Comparison

Fext vs ContactsOverlayApp

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

ContactsOverlayApp

Features
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Transform how you manage your contacts with Contacts Overlay—a powerful, privacy-first contact manager that helps you stay organized and connected. KEY FEATURES Timeline View See your contacts in chronological order and track exactly when each person was added to your network. Perfect for remembering new connections and managing your growing contact list. Smart Search Find any contact instantly with powerful search functionality. Type a name and get results immediately—no more endless scrolling. Flexible Sorting View your contacts exactly how you want: • Alphabetical by name • Newest contacts first • Oldest contacts first Overlay Interface Access your contacts through an elegant, draggable overlay sheet that makes navigation smooth and intuitive. Easily browse through your entire contact list with natural gestures. Contact Details View comprehensive information for each contact including phone numbers, email addresses, and when they were added to your device. PREMIUM FEATURES Unlock Pro to get: • Unlimited contacts (no restrictions) • Advanced analytics about your network growth • Custom tags and categories for organization • iCloud sync across all your devices • Contact reminders so you never forget to follow up • Priority email support Try Premium free for 7 days, then just $19.99/year. Cancel anytime. PRIVACY FIRST Your data is YOUR data: • All contacts stored locally on your device • No data collection or tracking • No ads, ever • No account required • Complete privacy and security We only access your contacts to display them—nothing is ever uploaded, shared, or sold. BEAUTIFUL DESIGN Native iOS design that feels right at home on your iPhone: • Clean, modern interface • Smooth animations • Dark mode support • Optimized for all iPhone sizes PERFECT FOR • Professionals managing business contacts • Anyone who wants better contact organization • People who value privacy • Users who want to track network growth • Anyone frustrated with the default Contacts app SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Premium subscription: $19.99/year with 7-day free trial • Payment charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Account charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • Subscriptions managed by the user; auto-renewal can be turned off in Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of free trial forfeited when subscription purchased Privacy Policy: https://gist.github.com/kwlcode/1b80ff11b4835abd6c5ddbbc58958301 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Download Contacts Overlay today and take control of your contact management!

Screenshots

Fext4 screens
ContactsOverlayApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fext at every 5 days against ContactsOverlayApp's every 5 weeks. Fext also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 ContactsOverlayApp sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fext ships an update every 5 days, ContactsOverlayApp every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Fext versus ContactsOverlayApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFextContactsOverlayApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (550 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews24.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings550 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPericarp Inc.SAKHILE NKULULEKO GUMEDE

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

ContactsOverlayApp

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
Show 1 more
  • 25000 SMS Credits$999.99
1 purchases

ContactsOverlayApp

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Fext free?
Fext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ContactsOverlayApp free?
ContactsOverlayApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fext or ContactsOverlayApp have ads?
Neither Fext nor ContactsOverlayApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fext or ContactsOverlayApp?
Fext ships an update every 5 days, and ContactsOverlayApp every 5 weeks. Most recently, Fext was updated on October 27, 2026 and ContactsOverlayApp on October 24, 2026.

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