# SIMless vs Text ▹

SIMless and Text ▹ both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 30% of Text ▹'s written reviews are positive against 18% of SIMless's. Text ▹ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SIMless sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Text ▹ sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for SIMless against 4.4 for Text ▹. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.5K and 3.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of SIMless's written reviews are positive against 30% of Text ▹'s.

SIMless ships an update every 2 months, Text ▹ every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SIMless | Text ▹ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simless-2nd-phone-number/id1441621515/reviews) | [4.4 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text/id1473442501/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | **30.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 63 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DreamTeam Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271407617) | [Vaghela Babubha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466057867) |

## What reviewers say

### SIMless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simless-2nd-phone-number/id1441621515)

Obtain a secondary phone number for private calls and texts without revealing your personal information or using a physical SIM card. This app provides a global communication solution requiring only an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Get a second phone number, Make private calls, Send private texts, No SIM card required, Global communication, Anonymous communication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Line Inside (Weekly) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Line with Trial (Weekly) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Second Phone Number Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Line Inside (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| 2nd Phone Number Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| 2 Lines (Weekly) | $13.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Lines (Weekly) | $16.99 | per 7 days |
| Starter 1000 Credits Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Change Number | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter 2700 Credits Pack | $5.99 | one-time |


### Text ▹

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text/id1473442501)

This app provides a US/Canada phone number for making and receiving calls and texts globally. It allows users to turn devices like iPads into phones, offering cheap international calls and unlimited messaging without a traditional phone service. Both parties need the app installed for calls.

**Highlights:** Real US & Canada phone number, Unlimited SMS/text messaging, Audio and video calls, Cheap international calls, Turn iPad/iPod into a phone, Cloud hosting for chat/call history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text App App-to-App : Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Text App Private Number Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Text App App-to-App : Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| TextApp Private Number Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Text App App-to-App : Yearly | $32.99 | per year |
| Text App Private Number Yearly | $48.99 | per year |
| 200 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1300 Credits | $7.99 | one-time |
| Reinstate TextApp Account | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Credits | $15.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient texting and calling
- 💡 Ability to create own number

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable text/call functionality
- 💰 Expensive subscription and credits
- 🔒 Unclear privacy and security practices

**Reported bugs**

- Generating number issue
- Inability to cancel subscription
- Frequent app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to send/receive messages to non-app users
- Support for international numbers
- Improved message history and management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SIMless free?

SIMless is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Text ▹ free?

Text ▹ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SIMless or Text ▹?

SIMless and Text ▹ are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.5K and 3.8K ratings respectively.

### Do SIMless or Text ▹ have ads?

Both SIMless and Text ▹ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SIMless or Text ▹?

SIMless ships an update every 2 months, and Text ▹ every 3 months. Most recently, SIMless was updated on September 28, 2026 and Text ▹ on September 28, 2026.

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