SIMBOX vs Textacy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SIMBOX
This app provides remote access to multiple physical SIM cards from a single smartphone, eliminating the need for multiple devices or expensive roaming fees. Users can manage calls and texts from their home country numbers while traveling globally, ensuring seamless communication and cost savings.
- Remote SIM access
- No roaming charges
- Native call/SMS experience
- 24/7 connectivity
- Universal network support
- Simple setup
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Tired of carrying multiple phones or paying exorbitant international roaming fees? SIMBOX is the ultimate multi-card solution, giving you remote access and full control over up to four physical SIM cards from a single smartphone. Just leave your SIMBOX device plugged in at home and travel the world worry-free! Roam-Free Global Communication Access your home-country SIMs via 4G/3G/2G internet, no matter where your travels take you. - No Roaming Charges: Make and receive calls/SMS on your home numbers while abroad—saving you money instantly. - Native Experience: Enjoy the same reliable, high-quality calling experience as if the SIM was in your phone. - Seamless SMS: Send and receive verification codes and messages without interruption. Key Features & Benefits SIMBOX simplifies your life with secure, 24/7 connectivity. - Remote Access: Global connection to your SIMs from anywhere. 24/7 Power: The device stays plugged in at home (DOCK)—no battery charging required. Universal Support: Compatible with 2G, 3G, and 4G networks across all major carriers. Simple Setup: Download the app, register, and connect your SIMBOX device in minutes. Who Needs SIMBOX? - Global Travelers/Commuters: Travel freely between cities/countries and keep your local number active without missed calls or roaming costs. - Multi-Identity Users: Easily separate business, personal, and secondary lines for clear management and privacy. - New Card Applicants: Keep your old, frequently used number active while enjoying promotional offers from a new carrier. Manage your phone numbers efficiently, save money on roaming, and simplify your life with SIMBOX!
Textacy
A modern messaging application that allows users to register, select a personal number, and communicate via SMS, MMS, and VoIP calls. It offers robust conversation management features including chat blocking and deletion within a secure interface.
- Choose your own number
- Send SMS and MMS
- Make VoIP calls
- Block unwanted chats
- Delete conversations
- Secure and intuitive interface
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Textacy is a modern messaging app that keeps you connected. Easily register, choose your own number, and start chatting with your contacts. Send SMS, MMS, and enjoy clear VoIP calls. Manage your conversations with options to block or delete chats, all in one secure and intuitive app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Textacy at 100% against SIMBOX's 18%. Textacy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Textacy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of SIMBOX's written reviews are positive against 100% of Textacy's.
SIMBOX ships an update every 5 weeks, Textacy every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SIMBOX | Textacy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #198 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 12.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | HONGKONG UCLOUDLINK NETWORK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | Textacy |
Customer experience
SIMBOX
Textacy
In-app purchases
SIMBOX
No in-app purchases
Textacy
No in-app purchases
