Comparison

PingMe vs Tactik

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PingMe

This app provides a secondary phone number for various purposes, including bypassing SMS verification codes for app and web account creation. It offers a US cell phone plan with eSIM or SIM options and enables affordable international calls using a virtual temporary number.

Highlights
  • Bypass SMS verification codes
  • Get a private second phone number
  • US cell phone plan with eSIM/SIM
  • Affordable international calls
  • Virtual temporary number for global connectivity
  • Manage calls, SMS, and MMS
Features
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== Easily bypass SMS verification codes and create as many web/app accounts as you need using our SMS Verification Code Helper. New country option: Hong Kong phone number! == Experience our new local US cell phone plan! Get a reliable US number with flexible eSIM or SIM options, perfect for receiving verification codes across multiple platforms worldwide. == Call anyone globally using your virtual temporary number. Whether you're running a business or traveling the world, enjoy uninterrupted connectivity! Make affordable international calls and manage contacts with a second phone number. Choose from international numbers in dozens of destinations and connect globally. Try PingMe today! ◆◆ SMS Verification Code Helper ◆◆ Bypass SMS verification codes with PingMe's Verification Code Helper. This handy feature allows you to register on various websites and apps, ensuring your privacy. Utilize this functionality to assess whether an app is suitable for you before creating an account. ◆◆ Get Your Private Number ◆◆ Take a break from the hassle of managing everything using a single phone number. Now, you can get a 2nd SIM number and use it for various purposes. Enjoy flowy connections and make impressive international connections today! ◆◆ US Cell Phone Plan ◆◆ Obtain a real, long-term US phone number compatible with both eSIM and SIM cards. Seamlessly receive verification codes and OTPs across global platforms, enabling easy account creation and verification with a US number. Access our OTP and SMS verification services from anywhere in the world, no US credit card required, activate your number in just 5-10 minutes with minimal personal information, perfect for international users. ◆◆ Affordable International Calls ◆◆ Use our cloud-based SIM to obtain your international number and make affordable international calls. We offer exceptionally low calling rates for dozens of destinations worldwide. Call your friends and family and enjoy the best-quality VoIP calling without compromising your budget or privacy. ◆◆ Multiple Uses ◆◆ Are you an entrepreneur looking to expand your global network? How about managing inquiries and calls from multiple viewers on classified ads through a single app? Do you want to travel the world without losing connectivity? Or would you prefer to keep your dating partner's phone number connected to your virtual SIM? Whatever your desires, this stellar app is versatile enough to meet your second phone number needs. Grow your connections and become a pro at managing relationships with this amazing app. ◆◆ How to Use PingMe - Second Phone Number: ◆◆ • Download and launch the app • Choose a private number package to get your second phone number • Use your international number to make cheap international calls • Utilize your SIM for OTP authentication • Manage calls, SMS and MMS within the app ◆◆ Features of PingMe - Second Phone Number: ◆◆ • Simple and user-friendly SIM number app UI/UX • Get your virtual phone number to make international calls • Protect your safety and privacy by using the private number • Bypass SMS verification using PingMe’s SMS Verification Code Helper • Use a US phone number for OTP verification and receive calls • Best call connection – no interruptions and no voice jitter • Safe and discreet phone number app for various users • Extremely cheap pricing for both new and existing users • Manage calls, send SMS, and MMS on multiple number lines from a single app • Round-the-clock caller and customer support • 100% transparent pricing – No hidden fees and no extra caller charges • Highly moderated multiple phone number apps for entrepreneurs, dating partners, advertisers, etc. Would you like to bypass SMS verification for uncertain apps? Enjoy unlimited calls and global connectivity with multiple temporary numbers? If your answer is yes, this app is the perfect solution for you. Download and use PingMe - Second Phone Number today!

About

Tactik

Organize and save your favorite links from social media and other platforms. Create curated collections with descriptions and collaborate with others. Simplify your digital life and find content easily.

Highlights
  • Save and categorize links
  • Create collections and boards
  • Add descriptions to links
  • Collaborate with others
  • Intuitive interface
  • Searchable content
Features
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Digital Fractal Technologies Inc. is proud to welcome you to our app Tactik. The ultimate solution for organizing and saving your favorite links in one place! With over 20 years of app development experience, we know that with the rise of social media platforms, it can be challenging to keep track of all the content that you love. That's why we've created this app, a powerful tool that helps you save and categorize links from various sources, such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and many more. Our app is designed to make it easy for you to curate your own collections and boards, with features that allow you to add descriptions, and even collaborate with others. Whether you're an avid blogger, social media influencer, or simply someone who loves to stay organized, our app has something for everyone. With our intuitive interface, you can quickly and easily save your favorite links to your collections and boards. And with the ability to add descriptions, you can easily search for and find the content you're looking for. We believe that organizing your digital content should be effortless, and our app is designed with that philosophy in mind. Our goal is to help you simplify your digital life, so you can spend more time doing what you love. Thank you for choosing our app, and we look forward to being a part of your digital journey. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PingMe4 screens
Tactik4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tactik at 100% against PingMe's 47%. Tactik also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.7). PingMe's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PingMe sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Tactik sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tactik holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PingMe has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of PingMe's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tactik's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PingMe ships an update every 2 months, Tactik every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PingMe versus Tactik: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPingMeTactik
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (1.1K ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPingMeDigital Fractal Technologies Inc

Customer experience

PingMe

All ratings1,142 ratings
Positive65.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative29.4%
Written reviews254 reviews
Positive47.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative48.4%

Tactik

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

PingMe

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Accounts being suspended without explanation
  • Recharge issues and lack of refunds
  • Verification codes not being delivered

Requested features

3 requests
  • More payment options
  • Improved verification reliability
  • Transparent pricing structure

Tactik

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

PingMe

One-time10
  • Recharge US$1$0.99
  • Recharge 1 Coin$0.99
  • Recharge 1 Coin$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Recharge US$5$4.99
  • Recharge 5 Coins$5.99
  • Recharge US$10$9.99
  • Recharge 10 Coins$11.99
  • Recharge US$20$19.99
  • Recharge 20 Coins$24.00
  • Recharge 50 Coins$59.99
1 purchases

Tactik

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Year Subscription$3.991 Year

Questions

Is PingMe free?
PingMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tactik free?
Tactik is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PingMe or Tactik?
Tactik is rated higher. PingMe averages 3.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Tactik averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PingMe or Tactik have ads?
Tactik shows ads; PingMe does not.
Which is updated more often, PingMe or Tactik?
PingMe ships an update every 2 months, and Tactik every 7 months. Most recently, PingMe was updated on November 2, 2026 and Tactik on November 3, 2026.

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