Comparison

Texter vs CES Mobile GIS

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

CES Mobile GIS

Features
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CES Mobile GIS — Professional Field Data Collection & Site Verification Transform your field workflows with CES Mobile GIS, the professional-grade mapping and data collection app designed for site verification teams, GIS specialists, and field engineers. Work online or offline with powerful tools to capture, edit, and manage spatial data wherever your projects take you. Key Features: Interactive Map Visualization • High-performance vector maps with multiple basemap styles (Google Roads, Satellite, Hybrid, Terrain, Light, Dark) • API-driven data themes with status-based symbology and layer legends • Dynamic layer rendering with per-layer and sub-type visibility controls • Topography overlays with viewport-optimized rendering • Map tilt, compass reset, and optional 3D buildings when pitched • GPS tracking with one-tap centering on your location Search & Navigation • Search project features by attribute values • Geocode addresses and places when online • Fly to search results and selected features on the map • Open external maps apps for turn-by-turn directions to a feature Feature Creation & Editing • Create new Point, Line, and Polygon features directly on the map • Drop a point at your current GPS location on a chosen layer • Edit existing geometries with intuitive vertex handles • Smart snapping to nearby features for precise placement • Midpoint insertion for adding vertices to lines and polygons • Edit feature attributes when you have permission Photo Documentation • Capture photos or choose images from your library, linked to map features • Map photo thumbnails at high zoom; tap for full preview • Automatic background sync when connectivity is restored • Full offline photo caching Field Work & Capture Tasks • My Work tab — assigned capture fields for the active project • Feature Work tab on the map bottom sheet for tasks tied to a selected feature • Outstanding-only filter to focus on incomplete work • View on map to jump from a task to its feature • Offline worklist cache with pending capture sync Team Collaboration • In-app messaging inbox and chat threads with unread badges • Add comments to features for team communication • Offline comment queuing with automatic synchronization • Complete comment history per feature Project Management • Browse and search projects with hierarchical organization • Database selector when your account has access to more than one GIS database • Download projects for complete offline access (design tiles, basemap, themes, glyphs) • Automatic project metadata caching with sync status monitoring • Per-project and bulk refresh for cached projects Local Change Sync & Conflict Resolution • Save geometry creates, edits, and deletes locally, then sync when online • My Changes panel for pending uploads, synced history, photos, and comments • Conflict detection with side-by-side attribute and geometry comparison • Revert or delete local changes before they reach the server Site Visit Route Recording • Automatic GPS route recording while you work on the map (with your consent) • Show or hide today’s path from the Tools menu • When enabled by the user, CES Mobile GIS records site visit routes using location data, including in the background, so project teams can confirm field coverage and sync route points to the project account. Support Tickets • Log support tickets from the project info bar with type, department, description, and optional photos Built for the Field • Offline-first architecture — work without connectivity, sync when connected • Branded in-app disclosures before location permission requests • Automatic background synchronization • Real-time network status monitoring Secure & Reliable • Secure authentication with session management • Encrypted data transmission • Local SQLite database for robust data persistence

Screenshots

Texter4 screens
CES Mobile GIS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CES Mobile GIS at none against Texter's 10. CES Mobile GIS also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. CES Mobile GIS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Texter ships an update monthly, CES Mobile GIS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Texter versus CES Mobile GIS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTexterCES Mobile GIS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp ToroMichael Fennessy

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

CES Mobile GIS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
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  • 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
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  • Change Phone Number$9.99
  • 900 Credits$17.99
None

CES Mobile GIS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Texter free?
Texter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CES Mobile GIS free?
CES Mobile GIS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Texter or CES Mobile GIS have ads?
Neither Texter nor CES Mobile GIS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Texter or CES Mobile GIS?
Texter ships an update monthly, and CES Mobile GIS fortnightly. Most recently, Texter was updated on October 26, 2026 and CES Mobile GIS on October 24, 2026.

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