Texter vs FixIT Frank
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Disposable phone numbers
- Send and receive texts
- Make international calls
- No contract required
- Transparent fee calculator
- No advertisements
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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
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Texter ships an update monthly, FixIT Frank every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Texter | FixIT Frank |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.2K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | App Toro | PAUL CORRIVEAU |
Customer experience
Texter
FixIT Frank
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
Texter
- 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
- 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
FixIT Frank
- Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
- 20 Minutes$3.99
- 45 Minutes$5.99
- 90 Minutes$9.99
Questions
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