# Fext vs Cold Bore

The clearest difference is rating: Cold Bore at 5.0 against Fext's 4.0. Cold Bore also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription). Fext's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (551 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fext sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Cold Bore sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cold Bore holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fext has 551 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Fext ships an update every 5 days, Cold Bore monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fext | Cold Bore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (551 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fext-group-text-messaging/id1518706313/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cold-bore/id6757907438/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **551** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 23.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 82 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pericarp Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518706312) | [Michael Remington](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865398725) |

## 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


### Cold Bore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cold-bore/id6757907438)

This app helps precision shooters log performance, manage gear, and make informed decisions. It offers session logging, cold-bore tracking, ballistic tools, and maintenance records in a streamlined workflow.

**Highlights:** Session logging with weather and notes, Cold-bore impact tracking, Rifle and ammo management, Ballistic estimates, DOPE management, Maintenance records, Shot timer and audio counter

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cold Bore Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fext free?

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

### Is Cold Bore free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fext or Cold Bore?

Cold Bore is rated higher. Fext averages 4.0 out of 5 from 551 ratings, while Cold Bore averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Fext or Cold Bore have ads?

Neither Fext nor Cold Bore shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fext or Cold Bore?

Fext ships an update every 5 days, and Cold Bore monthly. Most recently, Fext was updated on September 26, 2026 and Cold Bore on September 28, 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.*