Comparison

TextUs vs Text ON

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TextUs

This mobile application offers a streamlined, native messaging experience with improved readability and enhanced search functionality. Users can easily filter their inbox, send photos, and manage contacts directly within the app.

Highlights
  • Native messaging interface
  • Search by name, keyword, or business
  • Filter inbox by unread/unanswered/campaign
  • Send photos in messages
  • Call contacts and assign conversations
  • View and edit contact details
  • Add new contacts
Read full description

The new TextUs mobile app provides a more native and user-focused mobile experience. Since the text is not scaled down anymore, all text is easier to read. There is added functionality to search by name, keyword, or business. Additional search capabilities will continue to evolve over time. There is also the ability to filter the inbox by unread, unanswered, and by campaign. The message view is easier to read and looks like a native messaging app. There is added functionality to send a photo in the message. From this screen the user can call the contact, assign the conversation, and view or edit the contact details. The contact list is easier to click on and read from the current app. There is functionality to search the contact list and add a new contact.

About

Text ON

Acquire a virtual phone number without a physical SIM card for private calls and texts. Ideal for travelers, online registrations, or a dedicated work/personal line. Offers flexible plans and credit packs for usage.

Highlights
  • Buy virtual US numbers
  • Send text and multimedia messages
  • View call and message history
  • Manage multiple numbers
  • Flexible tariff plans
  • Delete message history
Features
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Our application helps you buy a virtual number and use it as a regular number, but without a SIM card. FOR WHOME IT CAN BE USEFUL: ∗ for travelers; ∗ for registering on websites or applications; ∗ you can use it as a second phone for work, family or friends. BENEFITS ∗ It is the same number as a regular number, just without a SIM card; ∗ You can buy a new number at any time or delete your old number if you don't need it; ∗ There are different tariff plans, which will allow you to choose the most advantageous plan, depending on your needs; ∗ Cheap calls and texts to the US and Canada; ∗ You don't need a phone that supports multiple SIM cards. FEATURES ∗ Buying virtual numbers in the U.S.; ∗ Sending text and multimedia messages; ∗ Full message and call history; ∗ Switching between several numbers;∗ Deleting history; ∗ Flexible rates and tarrifs. You need a subscription or credit packs to buy a number, make calls or send messages. PREMIUM ACCESS You can subscribe to all features for unlimited access. With premium access you get to use all the features of the application (get number, make call and texting): ∗ Weekly subscription with a 3-day trial costs $7.99; ∗ Monthly subscription costs $19.99; ∗ 3 months subscription costs $39.99; ∗ 6 months subscription costs $49.99. The exact price depends on the region of your account. CREDITS PACK You can always top up your balance to make more calls, messages or buy a new number. ∗ 100 coins for $3.99; ∗ 250 coins for $6.99; ∗ 500 coins for $9.99; ∗ 1,000 coins for $19.99; ∗ 2,000 coins for $29.99; ∗ 3000 coins for $39,99. The exact price depends on the region of your account. Subscription information: ∗ Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period; ∗ Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase; ∗ Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription; ∗ Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. ∗ Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan. Privacy policy: https://2call.app/privacy.html Terms of use: https://2call.app/terms.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Help: support@2call.app

Screenshots

TextUs4 screens
Text ON4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Text ON at 4.7 against TextUs's 2.4. Text ON also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 17%) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 39). TextUs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. Text ON sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. TextUs asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Text ON holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text ON has 2.4K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of TextUs's written reviews are positive against 39% of Text ON's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TextUs ships an update every 2 months, Text ON monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TextUs versus Text ON: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextUsText ON
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (39 ratings)4.7 (2.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews39.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings392.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperText Us Services, IncAPPSTER LIMITED

Customer experience

TextUs

All ratings35 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative68.6%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative77.8%

Text ON

All ratings2,408 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive39.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.7%

Bugs and requests

TextUs

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Text ON

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to send messages
  • Incompatible with some devices
  • Purchased credits not credited

Requested features

2 requests
  • Whatsapp verification support
  • Support for international numbers

In-app purchases

None

TextUs

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Text ON

Subscriptions5
  • Full access (1 week trial)3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Full access (1 month)$19.991 Month
  • Full Access (3 months)$39.993 Months
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  • Full Access (6 months)$49.996 Months
  • Full Access (12 months, trial)3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time6
  • 100 credits$3.99
  • 250 Credits (+50 Bonus)$6.99
  • 500 Credits (+100 Bonus)$9.99
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  • 1000 Credits (+200 Bonus)$19.99
  • 2000 Credits (+400 Bonus)$29.99
  • 3000 Credits (+600 Bonus)$39.99

Questions

Is TextUs free?
TextUs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Text ON free?
Text ON is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TextUs or Text ON?
Text ON is rated higher. TextUs averages 2.4 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Text ON averages 4.7 from 2.4K ratings.
Do TextUs or Text ON have ads?
Text ON shows ads; TextUs does not.
Which is updated more often, TextUs or Text ON?
TextUs ships an update every 2 months, and Text ON monthly. Most recently, TextUs was updated on October 23, 2026 and Text ON on October 27, 2026.

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