# Text ▹ vs Texting App

The clearest difference is monetization model: Texting App at free with in-app purchases against Text ▹'s subscription. Texting App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Text ▹'s advantage is ratings volume (3.8K vs 1K). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text ▹ sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Texting App sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Texting App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Text ▹'s written reviews are positive against 33% of Texting App's.

Text ▹ ships an update every 3 months, Texting App monthly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text ▹ | Texting App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text/id1473442501/reviews) | **[4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texting-app-phone-call-plus-text/id6449623196/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | 30.3% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 98 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Vaghela Babubha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466057867) | [Shenzhen Lingxing Culture Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689898018) |

## 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 (12)**

| 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 |
| Reinstate TextApp Account | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Credits | $15.99 | 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


### Texting App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texting-app-phone-call-plus-text/id6449623196)

This app provides a private second phone number for calls and texts, protecting your personal number. It offers cheap international calling and SMS, with options for US or Canada numbers. Enjoy VoIP calling over WiFi or cellular data without using cell minutes.

**Highlights:** Private second phone number, Calls and texts via WiFi/cellular data, Cheap international calls, US or Canada phone numbers, VoIP calling, Free SMS/minutes

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month | $7.99 | per month |
| Quarter | $16.99 | per 3 months |
| Year | $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**

- 🥰 Helpful for connecting with loved ones
- 😌 Good app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Doesn't work as expected
- 🤔 Invalid numbers given out
- 💰 Deceptive free trial and charges
- 🙅‍♀️ Unsatisfactory service

**Reported bugs**

- Can't receive calls or texts
- Frequent malfunctions

**Requested features**

- Free trial option
- Improve reliability and functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text ▹ free?

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

### Is Texting App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Text ▹ or Texting App?

Texting App is rated higher. Text ▹ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Texting App averages 4.6 from 1K ratings.

### Do Text ▹ or Texting App have ads?

Text ▹ shows ads; Texting App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text ▹ or Texting App?

Text ▹ ships an update every 3 months, and Texting App monthly. Most recently, Text ▹ was updated on September 22, 2026 and Texting App on September 22, 2026.

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