# Magic Apple Text vs IntBell

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IntBell at 95% against Magic Apple Text's 0%. IntBell also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 19 months). Magic Apple Text's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IntBell sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Magic Apple Text asks for nothing beyond the download.

IntBell holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IntBell has 52 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Magic Apple Text's written reviews are positive against 95% of IntBell's.

Magic Apple Text ships an update every 19 months, IntBell every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Apple Text | IntBell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-apple-text/id1532467304/reviews) | **[4.8 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intbell-phone-calls-plus-texts/id1540716367/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **52** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **94.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Textable](https://appshunter.io/developer/1395042035) | [Int Bell Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546574102) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Apple Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-apple-text/id1532467304)

Send and receive SMS and MMS messages using dedicated virtual phone numbers. Manage your communications with ease through a simple interface.

**Highlights:** Send and receive text messages, Dedicated virtual phone numbers, Manage communications, Simple interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### IntBell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intbell-phone-calls-plus-texts/id1540716367)

Make calls and send texts over WiFi or cellular data, offering a second phone number to protect your privacy. Save significantly on international calls and messages while enjoying features like caller ID and call recording.

**Highlights:** Make calls and texts via WiFi/data, Second phone number, Low-cost international calls, Real phone numbers from multiple countries, Caller ID and call recording, Voicemail and call forwarding

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 dollar | $1.00 | one-time |
| 10 dollars | $10.00 | one-time |
| 20 dollars | $20.00 | one-time |
| 50 dollars | $50.00 | one-time |
| 100 dollars | $100.00 | one-time |
| 200 dollars | $200.00 | one-time |
| 500 dollars | $500.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliable service
- 👍 Good call quality
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Cost-effective
- 👍 Great for business communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes on WiFi to cellular switch
- 📈 High data usage
- 📉 Basic team management tools
- 🐛 Login issues (Face ID fails)
- 📉 Outdated API documentation

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when switching from WiFi to cellular
- Face ID sometimes fails for login
- Android version has constant issues compared to iOS
- Caller ID sometimes shows as spam risk
- Call history disappears

**Requested features**

- Better admin tools for team management
- Dark mode option
- Longer call history retention
- Desktop SMS functionality
- More detailed call analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Apple Text free?

Magic Apple Text is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IntBell free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic Apple Text or IntBell?

IntBell is rated higher. Magic Apple Text averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while IntBell averages 4.8 from 52 ratings.

### Do Magic Apple Text or IntBell have ads?

IntBell shows ads; Magic Apple Text does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Apple Text or IntBell?

Magic Apple Text ships an update every 19 months, and IntBell every 11 days. Most recently, Magic Apple Text was updated on October 24, 2026 and IntBell on October 25, 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.*