# Texter vs Ghost

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Texter | Ghost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texter-second-texting-number/id1491761865/reviews) | [4.6 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-second-phone-number/id6466671844/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **7.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.7% of reviews | **59.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 78 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [App Toro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003781256) | [Openlife AI Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896485364) |

## 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


### Ghost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-second-phone-number/id6466671844)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Spam Call Blocker | $4.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VPN Protection | $9.99 | per 2 months |
| Premium | $14.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro | $17.99 | per year |
| Multi Plan Plus - 10 Numbers | $19.99 | per 2 months |
| Multi-Plan - 10 Numbers | $19.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro | $24.99 | per month |
| Pro | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium | $29.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro | $39.99 | per month |
| Pro | $49.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to delete conversations
- Inconsistent number availability
- Verification texts not received
- Calls not connecting properly

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*