# e vs Text Call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: e at none against Text Call's 10. e also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Text Call's advantage is ratings volume (604 vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Call sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. e asks for nothing beyond the download.

e holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Call has 604 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

e ships an update every 10 days, Text Call fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | e | Text Call |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-me/id1467758670/reviews)** | [4.6 (604 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-call-second-phone-number/id6453761260/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **604** |
| Positive reviews | — | 69.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 78 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Davison Design & Development, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/376004613) | [Codebaker Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690120602) |

## What reviewers say

### e

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-me/id1467758670)

Express your true feelings through colorful text messages. This app assigns specific emotions to different colors, allowing for clearer communication and preventing misunderstandings. Create group chats and manage your contacts within the application.

**Highlights:** Color-coded emotional messaging, Mixed emotion text options, Group chat creation, Contact management, Integrated calling functionality, Private and public group settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Text Call

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-call-second-phone-number/id6453761260)

Easily manage multiple phone numbers for business, travel, or personal organization. Get local numbers in minutes with over 60 area codes. Communicate via calls and SMS without needing extra devices or complex plans.

**Highlights:** Multiple phone numbers, Over 60 area codes, Local numbers in minutes, Calls and messaging, Wi-Fi or mobile data, Privacy focused

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Line Lite Subscription (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Line Subscription (Weekly) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Line Weekly | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Line Subscription (Weekly) | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Line Subscription (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| 3 Line Subscription (Monthly) | $29.99 | per month |
| 1 Line + Subscription (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| 100 Credits | $8.99 | one-time |
| 300 Credits | $17.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Reliable call and text quality
- 🔒 Maintains privacy with second number
- 💡 Convenient for separating personal and work communication
- 💡 Flexible with numbers from different countries

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or performance issues
- 💰 Paid version required to remove ads
- 🔋 Call quality can be affected by network connection

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased numbers not working as expected
- App closing itself after a few seconds on some devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to port existing phone numbers
- Improved international calling features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is e free?

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

### Is Text Call free?

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

### Which has better reviews, e or Text Call?

e is rated higher. e averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Text Call averages 4.6 from 604 ratings.

### Do e or Text Call have ads?

Text Call shows ads; e does not.

### Which is updated more often, e or Text Call?

e ships an update every 10 days, and Text Call fortnightly. Most recently, e was updated on October 29, 2026 and Text Call 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.*