# TXT App Phone Now vs Text App

TXT App Phone Now and Text App both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 34% of Text App's written reviews are positive against 20% of TXT App Phone Now's. Text App also leads on chart position (#201 vs unranked). TXT App Phone Now's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TXT App Phone Now sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Text App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for TXT App Phone Now against 4.6 for Text App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 9.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of TXT App Phone Now's written reviews are positive against 34% of Text App's.

TXT App Phone Now ships an update every 4 weeks, Text App every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TXT App Phone Now | Text App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txt-app-phone-now/id1551922575/reviews) | **[4.6 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-app-texting-plus-calling-now/id1585607414/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 9.8K |
| Positive reviews | 20.2% of reviews | **33.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#201** |
| Size | 118 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kartavya Finman LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539261588) | [FITACK TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446749208) |

## What reviewers say

### TXT App Phone Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txt-app-phone-now/id1551922575)

This app offers free unlimited WiFi calling and texting, allowing you to make calls and send messages without using your cellular minutes. It provides a real US phone number and enables cheap or free international calls and SMS to over 230 countries, with high-quality voice transmission.

**Highlights:** Free unlimited WiFi calls, Free text messaging, Real free US phone number, Cheap international calls, International SMS to 230+ countries, High-quality VoIP calls, Caller ID and call blocking

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Second Phone Number for SMS | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| TXTMeNow Plus - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TXT Number Now | $9.99 | per month |
| TXTMeNow Gold - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| TXTMeNow Plus - Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| TXTMeNow Pro - Quarterly | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Text me now (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| Buy 50 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 130 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Change your number | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Love it
- 👍 Excellent
- 👍 Very fast and convenient
- 👍 Must use app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 SCAM! Do not purchase
- 🚫 Charges u monthly and app is faulty
- 🚫 Doesn't work, nor does it have an access to have your number in logging in!
- 🚫 There tech support is a joke
- 🚫 Works for nothing don't wast your money

**Reported bugs**

- Why does it take forever to restore purchase
- It's bad
- Weird
- Not seeing my texts
- Message keep disappearing

**Requested features**

- INQUIRY
- Still looking if your all would be fine
- How do I sign in on a different device


### Text App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-app-texting-plus-calling-now/id1585607414)

**Currently charting:** #201 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Make free audio and video calls and send messages using WiFi or cellular data. Connect with other users globally without using cell minutes. Enjoy customizable chat themes and backgrounds.

**Highlights:** App-to-app audio and video calls, Internet-based messaging, No cell minutes required, WiFi calling and texting, Send and receive photos, Customizable chat themes and backgrounds

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text App Wifi Calling Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Text App Wifi Calling Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Text App Wifi Calling Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤩 Reliable
- 🤩 Good TextApp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Fraudulent app
- 💰 Charges without consent
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🚫 Limited functionality
- 🚫 Useless app

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes during number generation
- Login issues
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- Allow texting to regular phone numbers
- Improve app functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TXT App Phone Now free?

TXT App Phone Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Text App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TXT App Phone Now or Text App?

Text App is rated higher. TXT App Phone Now averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Text App averages 4.6 from 9.8K ratings.

### Do TXT App Phone Now or Text App have ads?

Both TXT App Phone Now and Text App show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TXT App Phone Now or Text App?

TXT App Phone Now ships an update every 4 weeks, and Text App every 2 months. Most recently, TXT App Phone Now was updated on November 12, 2026 and Text App on November 12, 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.*