Comparison

Fext vs Fire Hub

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

Fire Hub

Features
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Fire Hub is an all-in-one platform built for firefighters. It streamlines scheduling, communication, and access to essential resources. Fire Hub helps your team stay connected, organized, and informed both on and off duty. Secure Department Sign-In User sign-in is department-based, ensuring access is limited to each department’s verified contact list. Each home screen and widget are customized to deliver the resources your department relies on most. Key Features: Connect Your Department Easily – Stay in touch with your crew, from rookies to captains. View Contact Info & Rosters – Always know who’s on shift and how to reach them. Manage Shift Trades Seamlessly – Propose, accept, or decline trades in just a few taps. Access Resources & Documents – Inventory lists, station notes, tips & tricks, app links, and more—all in one place. Stay Updated with News & Alerts – Instantly view meetings, events, or announcements. Overtime Requests – Quickly generate and send overtime requests by text. Fire Hub brings your department’s communication, scheduling, and resources into a single easy-to-use app.

Screenshots

Fext4 screens
Fire Hub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fire Hub at none against Fext's 16. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Fire Hub asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Fext versus Fire Hub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFextFire Hub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (551 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews24.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings551 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB67 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPericarp Inc.Yohan Okyere

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

Fire Hub

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
None

Fire Hub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fext free?
Fext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fire Hub free?
Fire Hub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fext or Fire Hub have ads?
Neither Fext nor Fire Hub shows ads.

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