# CloseWatch Calcasieu vs Text App

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CloseWatch Calcasieu at none against Text App's 3. CloseWatch Calcasieu also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 34%). Text App's advantage is ratings volume (9.7K vs 8) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. CloseWatch Calcasieu asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for CloseWatch Calcasieu against 4.6 for Text App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text App has 9.7K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of CloseWatch Calcasieu's written reviews are positive against 34% of Text App's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloseWatch Calcasieu | Text App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/closewatch-calcasieu/id1481132143/reviews) | **[4.6 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-app-texting-plus-calling-now/id1585607414/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **9.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 33.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#189** |
| Size | 28 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481132142) | [FITACK TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446749208) |

## What reviewers say

### CloseWatch Calcasieu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/closewatch-calcasieu/id1481132143)

This app allows citizens to anonymously report incidents like drug activity, bullying, or human trafficking to law enforcement, schools, and city officials. Users can submit tips with photos, videos, audio, and text, and receive emergency alerts. It aims to enhance community safety by enabling citizens to report concerns.

**Highlights:** Anonymous tip submission, Report drug activity, bullying, trafficking, Attach photos, videos, audio, text, Receive emergency alerts, Support for Spanish language users, Direct reporting to law enforcement and schools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Text App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-app-texting-plus-calling-now/id1585607414)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Make free audio and video calls and send messages using WiFi or cellular data. Connect with other users globally without using cell minutes. Enjoy customizable chat themes and backgrounds.

**Highlights:** App-to-app audio and video calls, Internet-based messaging, No cell minutes required, WiFi calling and texting, Send and receive photos, Customizable chat themes and backgrounds

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text App Wifi Calling Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Text App Wifi Calling Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Text App Wifi Calling Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤩 Reliable
- 🤩 Good TextApp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Fraudulent app
- 💰 Charges without consent
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🚫 Limited functionality
- 🚫 Useless app

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes during number generation
- Login issues
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- Allow texting to regular phone numbers
- Improve app functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloseWatch Calcasieu free?

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

### Is Text App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CloseWatch Calcasieu or Text App?

Text App is rated higher. CloseWatch Calcasieu averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Text App averages 4.6 from 9.7K ratings.

### Do CloseWatch Calcasieu or Text App have ads?

Text App shows ads; CloseWatch Calcasieu does not.

### Which is updated more often, CloseWatch Calcasieu or Text App?

CloseWatch Calcasieu ships an update every 2 months, and Text App every 2 months. Most recently, CloseWatch Calcasieu was updated on November 3, 2026 and Text App on November 6, 2026.

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