Comparison

Texter vs FixIT Frank

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

FixIT Frank

Get patient, step-by-step tech support over the phone for your devices. This helper guides you through common issues with clear, simple instructions and remembers your past interactions. Share photos of problems for visual assistance.

Highlights
  • On-demand phone support
  • Step-by-step guidance
  • Device and conversation history
  • Written summaries and checklists
  • Photo sharing for troubleshooting
  • Support for various devices and tech
Features
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Meet Frank -- your friendly, patient tech helper who's just a phone call away. Having trouble with your WiFi? Can't figure out your printer? Not sure how to set up that new tablet? Just call Frank. He listens carefully, asks simple questions, and walks you through each step in plain language. No confusing menus. No long hold times. Just a calm, helpful voice ready to guide you. Here's how it works: tap the big green "Call Frank" button and start talking. Describe what's going on in your own words -- Frank will figure out the rest. He'll give you step-by-step instructions you can follow at your own pace, and he'll wait patiently while you try each one. What makes Frank special: - He remembers your devices and past conversations, so you never have to explain everything from scratch - After every call, you get a written summary and checklist you can refer back to anytime - He knows his way around WiFi routers, printers, phones, tablets, computers, TVs, email, and more - He adapts to your comfort level -- whether you're a complete beginner or just need a quick pointer - You can share photos of error messages or confusing screens, and Frank will look at them with you - He's available whenever you need him -- mornings, evenings, weekends Start with 20 free minutes -- no credit card needed. Just sign in and call. Frank was built with one goal in mind: to give you the confidence to handle technology on your own terms. No judgment. No rush. Just friendly, reliable help whenever you need it. --- Frank Pro Monthly subscription: $14.99/month, includes 150 minutes per month. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://frank-app.net/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://frank-app.net/privacy.html

Screenshots

Texter4 screens
FixIT Frank4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FixIT Frank at 5.0 against Texter's 4.6. Texter's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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 FixIT Frank sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FixIT Frank holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Texter has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Texter ships an update monthly, FixIT Frank every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Texter versus FixIT Frank: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTexterFixIT Frank
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.2K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB60 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperApp ToroPAUL CORRIVEAU

Customer experience

Texter

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

FixIT Frank

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

FixIT Frank

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
4 purchases

FixIT Frank

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
One-time3
  • 20 Minutes$3.99
  • 45 Minutes$5.99
  • 90 Minutes$9.99

Questions

Is Texter free?
Texter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FixIT Frank free?
FixIT Frank is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Texter or FixIT Frank?
FixIT Frank is rated higher. Texter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while FixIT Frank averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Texter or FixIT Frank have ads?
Neither Texter nor FixIT Frank shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Texter or FixIT Frank?
Texter ships an update monthly, and FixIT Frank every 3 weeks. Most recently, Texter was updated on September 23, 2026 and FixIT Frank on September 9, 2026.

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