# Text App vs Text App

The clearest difference is monetization model: Text App at free with in-app purchases against Text App's subscription. Text App also leads on ads (none vs shown). Text App's advantage is chart position (#199 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Text App sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Text App against 4.6 for Text App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.6K and 3.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Text App's written reviews are positive against 30% of Text App's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text App | Text App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-app-texting-plus-calling-now/id1585607414/reviews) | [4.6 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-app-text-plus-phone-call/id6443524397/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 3.4K |
| Positive reviews | **33.6% of reviews** | 29.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | — |
| Size | 101 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [FITACK TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446749208) | [Shenzhen Zehou Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646857114) |

## What reviewers say

### Text App

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

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app allows for app-to-app audio and video calls, as well as messaging, using WiFi or cellular data. It offers a way to communicate globally with other users of the application without using cellular minutes. Features include photo sharing, chat customization, and theme changes.

**Highlights:** App-to-app audio calls, App-to-app video chat, Internet texting, Send and receive photos, Change calling themes, Change chat backgrounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro 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


### Text App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-app-text-plus-phone-call/id6443524397)

Protect your personal number by getting a private second phone number for calls and texts. Use WiFi or cellular data without using cell minutes. Ideal for work, social situations, and international communication.

**Highlights:** Private second phone number, Make calls and send texts, Use WiFi or cellular data, No cell minutes used, International calls and SMS/MMS, Multiple phone numbers available

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| quarter | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| 100 Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Points | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Points | $15.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Points | $28.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth calls and messages
- 💡 Interesting app
- 🚀 Good improvement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not connect on time to calls
- 💰 Not free, have to pay for subscription and points
- 🐛 Doesn't work, scam
- 🐛 Unwanted calls
- 🐛 Doesn't let you text without paying extra

**Reported bugs**

- Couldn't get a local phone number
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Subscription issues, couldn't cancel

**Requested features**

- More points
- Read mark for messages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text App free?

Text App 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, Text App or Text App?

Text App and Text App are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9.6K and 3.4K ratings respectively.

### Do Text App or Text App have ads?

Text App shows ads; Text App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text App or Text App?

Text App ships an update every 2 months, and Text App every 2 months. Most recently, Text App was updated on September 26, 2026 and Text App on September 26, 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.*