# String vs Phoring

The clearest difference is rating: Phoring at 4.2 against String's 3.5. Phoring also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). String's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ratings volume (62 vs 5). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phoring sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. String asks for nothing beyond the download.

Phoring holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: String has 62 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of String's written reviews are positive against 75% of Phoring's.

String ships an update every 2 months, Phoring every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | String | Phoring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-modern-phone-inbox/id1445655431/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoring/id1484441390/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **62** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NumberBarn, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031383867) | [BroTecs Technologies, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/835813072) |

## What reviewers say

### String

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-modern-phone-inbox/id1445655431)

Enhance customer engagement with a business SMS and voice platform. Organize your inbox, automate responses, and manage contacts efficiently. Send personalized messages to individuals or groups, and access your workflow from any device.

**Highlights:** Use existing or new phone numbers, Organize inbox with sales funnel view, Automated responses and auto-replies, Contact management and CRM integrations, 1-1, group, and mass messaging, Templates and voicemail transcription, Browser and mobile app access

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Phoring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoring/id1484441390)

This service provides a virtual phone number to add a second line to your smartphone. Make calls and send texts worldwide at competitive rates, ensuring you never miss important business calls, even without internet access.

**Highlights:** Virtual phone number for a second line, Worldwide calling and texting, Intelligent call forwarding, Do-Not-Disturb mode, Avoid international roaming charges, Customizable business phone numbers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| $24.99 | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is String free?

String is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Phoring free?

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

### Which has better reviews, String or Phoring?

Phoring is rated higher. String averages 3.5 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Phoring averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do String or Phoring have ads?

Neither String nor Phoring shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, String or Phoring?

String ships an update every 2 months, and Phoring every 3 weeks. Most recently, String was updated on October 14, 2026 and Phoring on September 27, 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.*