# Texter vs FixIT Frank

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Texter | FixIT Frank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texter-second-texting-number/id1491761865/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fixit-frank/id6760689991/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 20.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [App Toro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003781256) | [PAUL CORRIVEAU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885757654) |

## 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


### FixIT Frank

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fixit-frank/id6760689991)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| 20 Minutes | $3.99 | one-time |
| 45 Minutes | $5.99 | one-time |
| 90 Minutes | $9.99 | one-time |


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