# Texter vs Call.com

The clearest difference is update cadence: Call.com at every 10 days against Texter's monthly. Call.com also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 21%). Texter's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 Call.com sells 32 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Texter against 4.6 for Call.com. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 742 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of Texter's written reviews are positive against 37% of Call.com's.

Texter ships an update monthly, Call.com every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Texter | Call.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texter-second-texting-number/id1491761865/reviews) | [4.6 (742 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callcom-2nd-phone-number/id6445892075/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 742 |
| Positive reviews | 20.7% of reviews | **37.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Toro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003781256) | [Call.com Telecom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674539677) |

## 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


### Call.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callcom-2nd-phone-number/id6445892075)

Get a real virtual phone number on your device without needing a new SIM card. Make calls, send texts, and have HD video calls with a dedicated second line for work, travel, or personal use. Manage multiple numbers and stay connected globally.

**Highlights:** Virtual second phone number, Voice and HD video calls, SMS messaging, Manage multiple numbers, Personalized voicemail, Call and SMS forwarding, Availability controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (32)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add £1.39 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Add $1.39 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Add €1.39 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Add €3.49 | $3.99 | one-time |
| kr 50,00 Credit | $3.99 | one-time |
| €5,00 Credit | $4.00 | one-time |
| $4.99 Credit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Add £3.49 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Add $3.49 | $4.99 | one-time |
| £5.00 Credit | $5.00 | one-time |
| $5.00 Credit | $5.00 | one-time |
| 3 Month Subscription | $5.99 | one-time |
| $6.99 Credit | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1 Month Subscription | $6.99 | one-time |
| 3 Month Subscription | $6.99 | one-time |
| kr 100,00 Credit | $7.99 | one-time |
| €10,00 Credit | $9.00 | one-time |
| $9.99 Credit | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3 Month Subscription | $9.99 | one-time |
| Add €8.49 | $9.99 | one-time |
| $10.00 Credit | $10.00 | one-time |
| Add £8.49 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Add $8.49 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 3 Month Subscription | $15.99 | one-time |
| 12 Month Subscription | $15.99 | one-time |
| 12 Month Subscription | $16.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 Credit | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3 Month Subscription | $19.99 | one-time |
| $24.99 Credit | $24.99 | one-time |
| 12 Month Subscription | $24.99 | one-time |
| 12 Month Subscription | $39.99 | one-time |
| 12 Month Subscription | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for second number
- 👍 Affordable pricing
- 👍 Good call quality
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Reliable for SMS

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Payment issues
- 🐛 Login problems
- 🐛 Call reliability issues
- 🐛 Poor call quality
- 🐛 App crashes/freezes

**Reported bugs**

- In-app purchase not available
- System server very bad, loading time out
- Cannot log in to account
- Numbers scramble when making calls
- Error: 'sorry something went wrong, please try again' when making calls

**Requested features**

- Add ability to send/receive pictures and video
- Add more country options for numbers
- Improve UI for handling multiple numbers
- Allow default number selection
- Enable in-app purchases via App Store


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Texter free?

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

### Is Call.com free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Texter or Call.com?

Texter and Call.com are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.2K and 742 ratings respectively.

### Do Texter or Call.com have ads?

Neither Texter nor Call.com shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Texter or Call.com?

Texter ships an update monthly, and Call.com every 10 days. Most recently, Texter was updated on October 1, 2026 and Call.com on September 30, 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.*