# S vs We Text + Call + Message Now

The clearest difference is review sentiment: S at 100% against We Text + Call + Message Now's 0%. S also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). We Text + Call + Message Now's advantage is ratings volume (539 vs 5) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. S sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and We Text + Call + Message Now sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

We Text + Call + Message Now holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: We Text + Call + Message Now has 539 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of S's written reviews are positive against 0% of We Text + Call + Message Now's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

S ships an update every 2 months, We Text + Call + Message Now every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | S | We Text + Call + Message Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-messages-text-chat/id1580043897/reviews) | **[4.7 (539 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/we-text-plus-call-plus-message-now/id6465745750/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **539** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 17 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abhayrajsinh Vala](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347705812) | [Ludmyla Lazarenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706733444) |

## What reviewers say

### S

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-messages-text-chat/id1580043897)

Transform your plain text messages into secret codes that only you can decipher. Share these encrypted messages across any platform, ensuring your conversations remain private and unreadable by others.

**Highlights:** Convert messages to secret codes, Convert secret codes back to normal messages, Share encrypted text to any app, Maintain message privacy

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Adds | $3.99 | one-time |


### We Text + Call + Message Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/we-text-plus-call-plus-message-now/id6465745750)

Obtain a secondary virtual phone number for your device to manage personal and business communications separately. This app allows you to make and receive calls and texts, protecting your privacy and avoiding the need for a new SIM card or contract.

**Highlights:** Get a virtual second phone number, Make and receive calls and SMS, Separate personal and work life, Protect privacy from spam, Choose US numbers by region, Low-cost international calls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan for Second Number | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan for Second Number | $19.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Plan for Second Number | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Plan with Trial | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| 100 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Credits | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is S free?

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

### Is We Text + Call + Message Now free?

We Text + Call + Message Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, S or We Text + Call + Message Now?

We Text + Call + Message Now is rated higher. S averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while We Text + Call + Message Now averages 4.7 from 539 ratings.

### Do S or We Text + Call + Message Now have ads?

Neither S nor We Text + Call + Message Now shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, S or We Text + Call + Message Now?

S ships an update every 2 months, and We Text + Call + Message Now every 4 months. Most recently, S was updated on November 4, 2026 and We Text + Call + Message Now on November 7, 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.*