# SIMless vs Text App

The clearest difference is monetization model: Text App at free with in-app purchases against SIMless's subscription. Text App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (30% vs 18%). 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 App sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. 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 4.6 for Text App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.5K and 3.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of SIMless's written reviews are positive against 30% of Text App's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SIMless | Text App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simless-2nd-phone-number/id1441621515/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-apptexting-and-calling-app/id6443524397/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | **29.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 63 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [DreamTeam Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271407617) | [Shenzhen Zehou Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646857114) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-apptexting-and-calling-app/id6443524397)

Protect your personal number by using a private second phone number for calls and texts. Make calls and send messages over Wi-Fi or cellular data without using your cell minutes. Offers international calling and SMS at competitive prices.

**Highlights:** Private second phone number, Calls and texts via Wi-Fi/cellular data, No cell minutes used, International calls and SMS, Multiple phone numbers available

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| quarter | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| 100 Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Points | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Points | $15.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Points | $28.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth calls and messages
- 💡 Interesting app
- 🚀 Good improvement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not connect on time to calls
- 💰 Not free, have to pay for subscription and points
- 🐛 Doesn't work, scam
- 🐛 Unwanted calls
- 🐛 Doesn't let you text without paying extra

**Reported bugs**

- Couldn't get a local phone number
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Subscription issues, couldn't cancel

**Requested features**

- More points
- Read mark for messages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SIMless free?

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

### Is Text App free?

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

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

Text App is rated higher. SIMless averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Text App averages 4.6 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do SIMless or Text App have ads?

SIMless shows ads; Text App does not.

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

SIMless ships an update every 2 months, and Text App every 2 months. Most recently, SIMless was updated on November 2, 2026 and Text App on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*