Comparison

Fext vs eSIM Internet Data

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fext

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
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Fext is a texting app for iPhone and iPad. Send one message to many people; each person receives it as a private one-on-one SMS. Simple, fast, organized, and personal — like Messages, but built to scale. Simple texting at its finest. Built for real-world outreach • Send text messages that read like individual conversations • Run clean, direct group texts without noisy threads • Create flexible groups and reuse templates • Attach photos, video, or audio when needed Why people choose it They want a group messaging app that behaves like Messages, not a group chat. They want easy texting with a personal feel. They want the speed of SMS, without reply-all clutter. They want to reach people fast and keep communication clear and direct. If you’re looking for a group text app that can send clean group texts and stay simple, Fext was built for that. Group text. Personal delivery.  You will need a subscription in order to get access to app's features. Each subscription will be automatically renewed unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current payment period. Your iTunes account will be automatically charged at the same price for renewal within the 24-hour period prior to the end of the current payment period unless you change your subscription preferences in your iTunes Account Settings. When a subscription is canceled, access to the app’s features will expire at the end of the current payment period. Questions: contact@pericarp.io Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

eSIM Internet Data

This app provides a virtual second phone number for SMS verification, allowing users to create accounts on various platforms without revealing their primary number. Access thousands of global phone numbers and retry if verification fails, with a history of past activations.

Highlights
  • Access thousands of global phone numbers
  • Retry verification with different numbers
  • View past activation history
  • Create accounts without primary number
  • Privacy-focused verification
Features
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eSIM Global Internet — Data & Virtual Number Stay connected worldwide with eSIM data and access virtual numbers for SMS verification—all in one app. eSIM Global Internet lets you activate mobile data instantly without a physical SIM card. In addition, you can use virtual numbers to receive SMS verification codes without sharing your personal phone number. Features • Global eSIM data plans for mobile internet • Instant activation without physical SIM • Reliable internet access while traveling • Works on compatible eSIM-supported devices • Access virtual phone numbers from multiple countries • Receive SMS verification codes (OTP) • Retry with another number if SMS is not received • No credit deducted for unsuccessful attempts • View activation history anytime Global Coverage Use eSIM data and virtual numbers in many regions, including: United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Netherlands, Canada, Australia, Turkey, India, Indonesia, Brazil, and more. Use Cases • Travel internet with eSIM • Account registration and verification • SMS (OTP) reception • Social media and online services Privacy Focused eSIM Global Internet helps you stay connected globally while reducing the need to share your personal phone number. Download eSIM Global Internet to access mobile data and virtual numbers worldwide. Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/secondsms-tc Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/secondsms-pp

Screenshots

Fext4 screens
eSIM Internet Data4 screens

Verdict

The call

Fext and eSIM Internet Data both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of eSIM Internet Data's written reviews are positive against 24% of Fext's. eSIM Internet Data also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Fext's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (551 vs 36). On price, rating, 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. Fext sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and eSIM Internet Data sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

eSIM Internet Data holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fext has 551 ratings behind it against 36, 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 73% of eSIM Internet Data's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fext ships an update every 5 days, eSIM Internet Data every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Fext versus eSIM Internet Data: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFexteSIM Internet Data
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (551 ratings)4.2 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.6% of reviews72.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings551 — better36
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPericarp Inc.Merve Yuksel

Customer experience

Fext

All ratings551 ratings
Positive73.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative19.6%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive23.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative70.8%

eSIM Internet Data

All ratings28 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%

Bugs and requests

Fext

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

eSIM Internet Data

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Fext

Subscriptions12
  • Fext Plus$1.997 Days
  • Fext Plus$3.991 Month
  • Fext Gold$3.997 Days
Show 9 more
  • Fext Plus$7.993 Months
  • Unlimited$8.997 Days
  • Personal Phone Number$9.997 Days
  • Fext Platinum$19.993 Months
  • Personal Phone Number$19.991 Month
  • Unlimited$29.991 Month
  • Personal Phone Number$49.991 Year
  • Unlimited Promotion$49.991 Year
  • Unlimited7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time4
  • 100 SMS Credits$9.99
  • 250 SMS Credits$19.99
  • 2000 SMS Credits$119.99
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  • 25000 SMS Credits$999.99
7 purchases

eSIM Internet Data

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Activation Subscription$2.491 Month
  • 3 Activations Subscription$4.491 Month
  • 5 Activations Subscription$7.491 Month
Show 1 more
  • 10 Activations Subscription$14.991 Month
One-time3
  • 1 Activation$3.99
  • 5 Activations$9.99
  • 10 Activations$14.99

Questions

Is Fext free?
Fext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eSIM Internet Data free?
eSIM Internet Data is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fext or eSIM Internet Data?
eSIM Internet Data is rated higher. Fext averages 4.0 out of 5 from 551 ratings, while eSIM Internet Data averages 4.2 from 36 ratings.
Do Fext or eSIM Internet Data have ads?
Neither Fext nor eSIM Internet Data shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fext or eSIM Internet Data?
Fext ships an update every 5 days, and eSIM Internet Data every 2 months. Most recently, Fext was updated on August 12, 2026 and eSIM Internet Data on August 8, 2026.

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