Comparison

TextNEXT by VoiceNEXT vs CILIO

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

Head to head
About

TextNEXT by VoiceNEXT

Features
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Make and receive text messages using your business phone number! • Use your business phone number to text instead of your personal number • Send and receive text and picture messages to/from any cell phone number in the continental US View your messages on multiple devices: • Use your account on multiple devices with one sign-in • Access your messages from any computer via your browser (Chrome/Firefox/Edge) • Multiple users can access the same number so you or your team can reply to any message Now your customers can communicate with you with the ease and convenience that they have when texting with friends and family. No need to download a separate messaging “app” to contact you - they can simply text your business number and get in touch.

About

CILIO

This web-based software streamlines business operations for contractors and installation companies. It manages leads, quoting, payments, project timelines, and crew compensation. The platform offers deep integrations with major retailers and customizable automation workflows.

Highlights
  • Lead management
  • Quoting and payment processing
  • Project management
  • Scheduling and crew payment tracking
  • Billing
  • Retailer integrations (Lowe's, Home Depot, Costco)
  • Customizable automation workflows
Features
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What We Do: Cilio provides secure, web-based software to manage leads, quoting, payment processing, project management, scheduling, crew payment tracking, and billing in one solution. The platform is customized to each company’s specific needs, with Unlimited Users to ensure everyone has the access they need. Who We Serve: The majority of Cilio's client base is contractors and installation companies. While some clients do less than 100 jobs per month, most do hundreds to thousands per month and need custom automation with the right toolset to manage high-volume with minimal hands. What Makes Cilio Special: We are heavily invested with deep integrations to big-box retailers installer portals like Lowes, Home Depot, and Costco. Configurability and the ability to self-manage your software around your business needs is truly a standout. Examples include creating your own interactive texting workflows and building your own automations to manual processes. We've been described as the closest thing to custom software at an off-the-shelf price point.

Screenshots

TextNEXT by VoiceNEXT4 screens
CILIO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CILIO at every 2 weeks against TextNEXT by VoiceNEXT's every 13 months. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TextNEXT by VoiceNEXT ships an update every 13 months, CILIO every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TextNEXT by VoiceNEXT versus CILIO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextNEXT by VoiceNEXTCILIO
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.9 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB61 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTextableCilio Technologies LLC

In-app purchases

None

TextNEXT by VoiceNEXT

No in-app purchases

None

CILIO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TextNEXT by VoiceNEXT free?
TextNEXT by VoiceNEXT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CILIO free?
CILIO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TextNEXT by VoiceNEXT or CILIO have ads?
Neither TextNEXT by VoiceNEXT nor CILIO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TextNEXT by VoiceNEXT or CILIO?
TextNEXT by VoiceNEXT ships an update every 13 months, and CILIO every 2 weeks. Most recently, TextNEXT by VoiceNEXT was updated on November 3, 2026 and CILIO on October 30, 2026.

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