Texting by Trueway vs Otter Inbox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Texting by Trueway
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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.
Otter Inbox
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OtterText is the #1 text marketing platform businesses rely on. Get leads, increase sales, and provide amazing customer service with SMS. The ultimate messaging platform for local businesses, OtterText helps you keep everything in one easy-to-use inbox, get reviews, and more. Get the edge you need today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Otter Inbox at fortnightly against Texting by Trueway's every 27 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Texting by Trueway ships an update every 27 months, Otter Inbox fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Texting by Trueway | Otter Inbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Textable | Otter, LLC |
In-app purchases
Texting by Trueway
No in-app purchases
Otter Inbox
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Texting by Trueway free?
Is Otter Inbox free?
Do Texting by Trueway or Otter Inbox have ads?
Which is updated more often, Texting by Trueway or Otter Inbox?
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