Comparison

Text ▹ vs Text Call

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

Head to head
About

Text ▹

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
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• Get a real US & Canada phone number • Real phone calls & text messaging • Cheap international calls to anyone anywhere • Call & text any number landline or mobile over 230 countries • Turn your iPod/iPad into an iPhone Audio and Video call & message your friends with your custom phone number - no phone service required! SMS text any number or call worldwide. Both parties need to install "Text" app to make a call or calling. #1 Text and call anyone #2 Send and receive unlimited sms / text #3 Make audio and video calls Text App is the ONLY app where keeping in touch is made simple and hassle free. - Turn your iPad or iPod into a phone for texting and calling with a real number you like! - Great for keeping in touch with family/friends while traveling abroad - Unlimited free inbound calling and calls - your friends can always reach you - Access your chat and call history on any device with free cloud hosting - Unlimited Video Calls - Save tons of money on your mobile plan IN APP SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: - Text App for 1 year $69.99 (3-days free trial) - Text App for 1 month $8.99 (1st Month $4.99) - Text App for 1 week $5.99 (3-days free trial) - If you choose to subscribe to a plan, you will be charged a price according to the plan selected in your country. The price will be shown in the app before you complete the payment. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of your current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at the purchase price listed above - You may manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings and then “Manage Subscriptions” - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription Privacy: https://textandcall.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://textandcall.app/terms-of-use.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ * Important: - We do not Support 911 - In order to call for free any number you need to install the "Text" app at both caller & call receiver side. - Free calls to numbers are subject to some limitations, please see Text App Terms and Conditions - If Push notification is not enabled, you may not receive messages and calls Please give us your feedback on the app! Thanks for testing Text App!

About

Text Call

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
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Discover the convenience of managing multiple phone numbers with Text Call. Whether for business, travel, or everyday communication, Text Call provides additional phone numbers to help you organize your personal and professional conversations in one place. Choose from over 60 area codes and activate local numbers in minutes. Stay connected through calling and messaging without the need for extra devices or complex phone plans. Key Highlights: Multiple Phone Numbers: Easily manage separate lines for work, business, or personal organization. Flexible Plans: Choose options that fit your short-term or long-term communication needs. Easy Setup: Simple and intuitive interface for quick activation and management. Privacy Focused: Keep your primary number separate when communicating with clients, marketplaces, or new contacts. Global Connectivity: Make and receive calls internationally using Wi-Fi or mobile data. Top Use Cases: Business & Freelancing: Manage customer communication from one device. Travel Communication: Stay reachable while abroad. Online Marketplaces: Separate buyer and seller communication. Everyday Organization: Keep work and personal calls organized. App Features: - Access over 60 area codes. - Call and message from additional numbers. - Manage multiple lines in one app. - Works on Wi-Fi or mobile data. Subscription Details: Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The user can manage subscriptions by going to Account Settings after purchase. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Important: Text Call is a subscription-based app, please review our pricing before purchasing. Text Call does not support emergency calling (911). Privacy Policy: https://static.textcall.co/page/ios/privacy Terms of Service: https://static.textcall.co/page/ios/terms

Screenshots

Text ▹4 screens
Text Call4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Text Call at 69% against Text ▹'s 26%. Text Call also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). Text ▹'s advantage is ratings volume (3.8K vs 600) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Text ▹ sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Text Call sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Text Call holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text ▹ has 3.8K ratings behind it against 600, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Text ▹'s written reviews are positive against 69% of Text Call's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text ▹ ships an update every 3 months, Text Call fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Text ▹ versus Text Call: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText ▹Text Call
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.8K ratings)4.6 (600 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.9% of reviews69.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.8K — better600
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVaghela BabubhaCodebaker Ltd

Customer experience

Text ▹

All ratings3,839 ratings
Positive83.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews239 reviews
Positive25.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative71.5%

Text Call

All ratings576 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews162 reviews
Positive69.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative29.6%

User reviews

Text ▹

From 3.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient texting and calling
  • 💡 Ability to create own number

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable text/call functionality
  • 💰 Expensive subscription and credits
  • 🔒 Unclear privacy and security practices

Text Call

From 600 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Text ▹

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Generating number issue
  • Inability to cancel subscription
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to send/receive messages to non-app users
  • Support for international numbers
  • Improved message history and management

Text Call

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to port existing phone numbers
  • Improved international calling features

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Text ▹

Subscriptions6
  • Text App App-to-App : Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Text App Private Number Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Text App App-to-App : Monthly3 Days trial$8.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • TextApp Private Number Monthly3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Text App App-to-App : Yearly$32.991 Year
  • Text App Private Number Yearly3 Days trial$48.991 Year
One-time6
  • 200 Credits$1.99
  • 500 Credits$3.99
  • 1300 Credits$7.99
Show 3 more
  • Reinstate TextApp Account$14.99
  • 3000 Credits$15.99
  • 8000 Credits$19.99
14 purchases

Text Call

Subscriptions10
  • 1 Line Lite Subscription (Weekly)$4.997 Days
  • 1 Line Subscription (Weekly)$9.997 Days
  • 1 Line Weekly$12.997 Days
Show 7 more
  • 3 Line Subscription (Weekly)$14.997 Days
  • 1 Line Subscription (Monthly)$19.991 Month
  • 3 Line Subscription (Monthly)$29.991 Month
  • 1 Line + Subscription (Annual)$39.991 Year
  • 10 Line Subscription (Weekly)$59.997 Days
  • 10 Line Subscription (Monthly)$99.991 Month
  • 3 Line Subscription (Annual)$179.991 Year
One-time4
  • 100 Credits$8.99
  • 300 Credits$17.99
  • 500 Credits$26.99
Show 1 more
  • 2000 Credits$59.99

Questions

Is Text ▹ free?
Text ▹ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Text Call free?
Text Call is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Text ▹ or Text Call?
Text Call is rated higher. Text ▹ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Text Call averages 4.6 from 600 ratings.
Do Text ▹ or Text Call have ads?
Both Text ▹ and Text Call show ads.
Which is updated more often, Text ▹ or Text Call?
Text ▹ ships an update every 3 months, and Text Call fortnightly. Most recently, Text ▹ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Text Call on October 25, 2026.

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