# Fext vs Quik Card

The clearest difference is rating: Quik Card at 4.6 against Fext's 4.0. Quik Card also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (60% vs 24%). Fext's advantage is ratings volume (550 vs 38). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fext sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Quik Card sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Quik Card holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fext has 550 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Fext's written reviews are positive against 60% of Quik Card's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fext | Quik Card |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (550 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fext-group-text-messaging/id1518706313/reviews) | **[4.6 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quik-card/id1579777525/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **550** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | 24.4% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 82 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pericarp Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518706312) | [Terence Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/666980896) |

## What reviewers say

### Fext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fext-group-text-messaging/id1518706313)

Send a single message to multiple recipients, with each person receiving it as a private, one-on-one SMS. This app offers a simple, fast, and organized way to conduct group texting without the clutter of traditional group chats. It's designed for personal outreach and clear communication.

**Highlights:** Private one-on-one SMS delivery, No noisy group threads, Create flexible groups, Reuse message templates, Attach photos, video, or audio

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fext Plus | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Fext Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Fext Gold | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Fext Plus | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Personal Phone Number | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Fext Platinum | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Personal Phone Number | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $29.99 | per month |
| Personal Phone Number | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Promotion | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $69.99 | per year |
| 100 SMS Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 250 SMS Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2000 SMS Credits | $119.99 | one-time |
| 25000 SMS Credits | $999.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Great messaging app
- 🚀 Amazing text app
- 🔒 Privacy settings provide peace of mind
- 📢 Frequent updates add new features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Not user friendly at all
- 🤔 Can't use own phone number
- 💰 Expensive and obtrusive
- 🤖 Everything locked behind paywall
- 🤨 Misleading and only cares about money

**Reported bugs**

- Verification process fails
- Can't log in or sign up
- Scheduled texts not sent
- Glitches and crashes

**Requested features**

- Allow scheduling texts from own number
- Integrate with iPhone Messages app
- Add auto-search function for Pro numbers
- Provide better customer support and communication


### Quik Card

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quik-card/id1579777525)

Create and share a digital business card with QR codes for all your profiles and contact information. Effortlessly connect on social media, share websites, or accept payments.

**Highlights:** Create digital business cards, Generate QR codes for profiles, Share contact information, Link social media profiles, Share websites and online stores, Contactless information sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Card | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fext free?

Fext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Quik Card free?

Quik Card is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fext or Quik Card?

Quik Card is rated higher. Fext averages 4.0 out of 5 from 550 ratings, while Quik Card averages 4.6 from 38 ratings.

### Do Fext or Quik Card have ads?

Neither Fext nor Quik Card shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fext or Quik Card?

Fext ships an update every 5 days, and Quik Card every 5 days. Most recently, Fext was updated on October 29, 2026 and Quik Card on October 24, 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.*