# Fext vs eSIM Internet Data

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fext | eSIM Internet Data |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (551 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fext-group-text-messaging/id1518706313/reviews) | **[4.2 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esim-internet-data/id1617203793/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **551** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | 23.6% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 82 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pericarp Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518706312) | [Merve Yuksel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617203795) |

## 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


### eSIM Internet Data

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esim-internet-data/id1617203793)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Activation Subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| 3 Activations Subscription | $4.49 | per month |
| 5 Activations Subscription | $7.49 | per month |
| 10 Activations Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 Activation | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 Activations | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10 Activations | $14.99 | one-time |


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