# Text ▹ vs Text Phone

The clearest difference is monetization model: Text Phone at free with in-app purchases against Text ▹'s subscription. Text Phone also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (54% vs 26%). Text ▹'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text ▹ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Text Phone sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text Phone holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Text ▹'s written reviews are positive against 54% of Text Phone's.

Text ▹ ships an update every 3 months, Text Phone every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text ▹ | Text Phone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text/id1473442501/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-phone2nd-number-call-now/id1610247216/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | 25.8% of reviews | **54.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#190** |
| Size | 98 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vaghela Babubha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466057867) | [兰 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227702815) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 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


### Text Phone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-phone2nd-number-call-now/id1610247216)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Obtain a separate US or Canada phone number for calls and texts without needing a physical SIM card. Keep your personal number private for online shopping, dating, or service rentals. Features include app lock, voicemail, and rich messaging.

**Highlights:** Real US & Canada phone number, App lock with PIN, Touch ID, Face ID, Voicemail for US numbers, Contact management, MMS support, Emoji and stickers

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 2nd Text - Now texting+calling | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Call Now Number 1 (Weekly) Trials | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| SkyCall First Number | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| SkyCall Second Number | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 2nd Phone Number Yearly Pack | $39.99 | per year |
| SkyCall First Number | $39.99 | per year |
| SkyCall Second Number | $39.99 | per year |
| 100 credits for texts & calls | $2.99 | one-time |
| Change Number for Text & Call | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth and reliable
- 💯 Excellent app
- 🚀 Fastest texting app
- 💳 Reduces phone bills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sudden app crashes
- 🔒 Unreliable security
- 💰 Requires paid subscription
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised

**Reported bugs**

- Text messages not sending
- Login/sign-in issues after updates
- Numbers stop working over time

**Requested features**

- Clearer explanation of service
- Free trial option
- Better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text ▹ free?

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

### Is Text Phone free?

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

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

Text Phone is rated higher. Text ▹ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Text Phone averages 4.6 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Text ▹ or Text Phone have ads?

Both Text ▹ and Text Phone show ads.

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

Text ▹ ships an update every 3 months, and Text Phone every 10 days. Most recently, Text ▹ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Text Phone on November 3, 2026.

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