Comparison

Texter vs Ghost

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

Head to head
About

Texter

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
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Texter is a private phone number app specifically designed for iPhone to protect the sender's privacy. It is a simple and inexpensive way for those who need a disposable number to send or receive text messages and make calls around the world. No contracts, transparent fees, absolute privacy. NO HASSLES Our numbers come without a contract. You don't need a cell phone plan or another device to use your second phone number. SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS Using your second phone number with Texter is super-simple. Purchase a number, recharge credits, and start messaging and calling. TRANSPARENT FEES Texter messaging and calling fees are as transparent as possible. By using the in-app Tariff calculator, you can check the cost per outgoing and incoming calls or messages based on a specific country. UNRESTRICTED OWNERSHIP Purchase and keep your number for as long as you need or dispose of it anytime. NO ADS The app doesn't bother you with any advertisement and never shares any of your data. No exceptions! Use Texter in everyday situations: • Buying or selling things on Craigslist, eBay, or other e-commerce platforms • Dating • Hosting apartments on Airbnb • Using Uber • Applying for a job • Working (e.g. as a second work number)
 Phone numbers available in: USA, Canada, Sweden. PRICING Texter is free to download and comes with 20 free credits. Phone numbers and additional credits are available through subscriptions and in-app purchases. Our standard Subscription Options for phone numbers are weekly, monthly and yearly. If you choose to get one of our plans then your payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The cost of the renewal depends on your Subscription Plan. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. When canceling a subscription, your subscription will remain active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled but the current subscription will not be refunded. IMPORTANT: Messages use prepaid credits. Area code availability varies. May not work with SMS shortcode services. Not for 911 or other emergency services. Text messaging to UK and US numbers is unavailable (UK, US, PR, VI, Guam, and American Samoa). Text messaging is not available in Africa (Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, The Democratic Republic Of The Congo, Cote D’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Reunion Island, Rwanda, Sao Tome And Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, United Republic Of Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Western Sahara, Zambia, Zimbabwe) and Dominican Republic. If you like Texter app, we would love if you left a great review in the App Store! Just a couple of kind words or a simple star rating helps a lot! Privacy Policy: https://legal.apptoro.support/hc/en-us/articles/4417734791057 Terms of Use: https://legal.apptoro.support/hc/en-us/articles/4417344441617

About

Ghost

Get a private, local phone number to stop spam and protect your identity. Receive texts, make unlimited calls, and use a temporary number for online sign-ups and transactions without revealing your real number.

Highlights
  • Temporary phone number
  • Unlimited calls
  • SMS verification codes
  • Local area codes
  • VPN protection
  • Spam shielding
  • No contracts or SIMs
Features
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GHOST: A TEMPORARY PHONE NUMBER TO STOP SPAM & PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY Ghost gives you 5 secure, local phone numbers in seconds so you can receive texts and make unlimited calls—all without ever exposing your real number. Whether you're signing up for online services, selling items, or just guarding your personal privacy, Ghost ensures your real phone stays hidden and spam-free. Why Ghost is essential for privacy and spam protection: SMS TEXTS: Receive SMS verification codes, notifications, and messages without linking them to your personal phone number. UNLIMITED CALLS: Make and receive as many calls as you want from your Ghost number—no pay-as-you-go credits or minute caps. LOCAL AREA CODE: Pick a number in 200+ U.S., Canada, or U.K. area codes—even if you're overseas—so you appear local and avoid long-distance charges. VPN PROTECTION: Encrypt your internet connection with industry-grade encryption. No logging of your browsing activity REAL-TIME SPAM SHIELDING: Use your Ghost number whenever you suspect an online form, classified ad, or loyalty program will flood you with unwanted texts. Guard your real line against junk messages. PRIVACY: Caller ID shows only your Ghost number—never your name or personal details. Keep your identity safe when dealing with strangers. NO CONTRACTS, NO SIMS: Everything lives in-app—no need to swap SIM cards or sign a long-term plan. Pause or cancel at any time. TEMPORARY PHONE NUMBER: Delete your Ghost number instantly whenever you're done. Perfect for one-time verifications or short-term projects. Top reasons to get a Ghost number: ONLINE VERIFICATIONS: Receive authentication codes from banks, social apps, marketplaces, or any service that requires SMS—even if it's from overseas. CLASSIFIEDS & BUY/SELL: Post items for sale without giving out your real line. Delete the number once the sale is complete and block any follow-up spam. SIGN-UPS & PROMOTIONS: Give out your Ghost number to retailers or newsletters instead of your personal line. Keep coupons coming—spam stays out. TRAVEL & TEMPORARY USE: Grab a local area code in the place you're visiting. Make local calls without roaming fees, and receive local SMS (e.g., hotel confirmations, ride-share codes). PROFESSIONAL LISTINGS: Secure a second number for work calls or business listings—when you're ready, retire it with a tap to avoid unwanted contacts. HOW IT WORKS: PICK A LOCAL NUMBER: Choose from 200+ area codes in the U.S., Canada, or U.K. SMS MESSAGES: Instantly view incoming text messages from apps, services, or anyone who texts your Ghost number. MAKE UNLIMITED CALLS: Use VoIP-based calling in-app to dial any number in the U.S. & Canada at no additional cost. DELETE OR RENEW: Keep your number as long as you need it—cancel or replace it at any time to disappear from unwanted contact lists. Subscription pricing and terms: Ghost requires an auto-renewing every two month subscription at $50 every two months or $60 every two months for access to unlimited calling and receiving texts from a local temporary phone number. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://www.joinghostapp.com/privacy-policy-official Terms of Service: https://www.joinghostapp.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Texter4 screens
Ghost4 screens

Verdict

The call

Texter and Ghost both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Ghost's written reviews are positive against 21% of Texter's. Ghost also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (7.7K vs 1.2K). Texter's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Texter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Ghost sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Texter against 4.6 for Ghost. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ghost has 7.7K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of Texter's written reviews are positive against 60% of Ghost's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Texter ships an update monthly, Ghost every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Texter versus Ghost: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTexterGhost
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.2K ratings)4.6 (7.7K ratings)
Positive reviews20.7% of reviews59.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K7.7K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB145 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperApp ToroOpenlife AI Inc

Customer experience

Texter

All ratings1,164 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive20.7%
Neutral1.2%
Negative78.0%

Ghost

All ratings7,733 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews619 reviews
Positive59.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative36.8%

User reviews

Texter

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🚫 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

Ghost

From 7.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Cuts spam calls
  • 🔒 Keeps personal number private
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 👍 Transparent about costs
  • 👍 Separate work and personal calls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Verification issues
  • 🐛 Unable to send/receive messages
  • 🐛 Unavailable area codes
  • 🐛 Billing and subscription problems
  • 🐛 Unreliable performance

Bugs and requests

Texter

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Inconsistent behavior, sometimes works, sometimes doesn't

Requested features

2 requests
  • Free trial option
  • Ability to use app in more countries

Ghost

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to delete conversations
  • Inconsistent number availability
  • Verification texts not received
  • Calls not connecting properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow multiple numbers and number switching
  • Improve 2FA and verification process
  • Add more customization and settings options
  • Enhance call and messaging capabilities

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Texter

Subscriptions5
  • Texting Number (weekly)$3.997 Days
  • 2nd Texting Number (weekly)$4.997 Days
  • Texting Number (monthly)$7.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • 2nd Texting Number (monthly)$9.991 Month
  • 2nd Texting Number (yearly)$69.991 Year
One-time5
  • 100 Credits$2.99
  • Change Phone Number$4.99
  • 300 Credits$6.99
Show 2 more
  • Change Phone Number$9.99
  • 900 Credits$17.99
19 purchases

Ghost

Subscriptions19
  • Pro$0.991 Month
  • Pro$2.997 Days
  • Pro$4.997 Days
Show 16 more
  • Spam Call Blocker$4.992 Months
  • Pro$6.997 Days
  • Pro$8.997 Days
  • Pro$9.997 Days
  • VPN Protection$9.992 Months
  • Premium$14.992 Months
  • Pro$14.991 Year
  • Pro$17.991 Year
  • Multi Plan Plus - 10 Numbers$19.992 Months
  • Multi-Plan - 10 Numbers2 variants$19.992 Months
  • Pro$24.991 Month
  • Pro$29.991 Month
  • Premium$29.992 Months
  • Pro$39.991 Month
  • Pro$49.992 Months
  • Pro$139.991 Year

Questions

Is Texter free?
Texter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ghost free?
Ghost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Texter or Ghost?
Texter and Ghost are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.2K and 7.7K ratings respectively.
Do Texter or Ghost have ads?
Neither Texter nor Ghost shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Texter or Ghost?
Texter ships an update monthly, and Ghost every 8 days. Most recently, Texter was updated on September 23, 2026 and Ghost on September 26, 2026.

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