# Texter vs SmartCall

The clearest difference is rating: Texter at 4.6 against SmartCall's 1.0. Texter also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 4) and device support (4 vs 2). SmartCall's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Texter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and SmartCall sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $10.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Texter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Texter has 1.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Texter's written reviews are positive against 13% of SmartCall's.

Texter ships an update monthly, SmartCall every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Texter | SmartCall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texter-second-texting-number/id1491761865/reviews)** | [1.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartcall-second-phone-number/id1586308170/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **20.7% of reviews** | 13.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Toro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003781256) | [Smart Call - Second phone number](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586308172) |

## What reviewers say

### Texter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texter-second-texting-number/id1491761865)

This app provides a private, disposable phone number for sending and receiving texts and making calls globally. It offers a simple, contract-free solution for privacy without needing a separate device or cell plan. Enjoy transparent fees and full control over your number.

**Highlights:** Disposable phone numbers, Send and receive texts, Make international calls, No contract required, Transparent fee calculator, No advertisements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Texting Number (weekly) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 2nd Texting Number (weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Texting Number (monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| 2nd Texting Number (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| 2nd Texting Number (yearly) | $69.99 | per year |
| 100 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Change Phone Number | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 Credits | $6.99 | one-time |
| Change Phone Number | $9.99 | one-time |
| 900 Credits | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Efficient way for secret communication
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Unable to call or text US numbers
- 💰 Expensive and requires purchasing credits
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- ⚠️ Unreliable service, messages may or may not be delivered

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent behavior, sometimes works, sometimes doesn't

**Requested features**

- Free trial option
- Ability to use app in more countries


### SmartCall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartcall-second-phone-number/id1586308170)

Get a second phone number for calls and texts without needing a new device. Manage business communications with features like call tagging, notes, visual voicemail, and business hours.

**Highlights:** Second phone number, SMS messaging, Call tagging, Call notes, Visual voicemail, Call reminders, Business hours routing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $10.49 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $10.49 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $34.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Texter free?

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

### Is SmartCall free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Texter or SmartCall?

Texter is rated higher. Texter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while SmartCall averages 1.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Texter or SmartCall have ads?

Neither Texter nor SmartCall shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Texter or SmartCall?

Texter ships an update monthly, and SmartCall every 4 weeks. Most recently, Texter was updated on September 23, 2026 and SmartCall on August 23, 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.*