# Text App vs Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling

The clearest difference is monetization model: Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling at free with in-app purchases against Text App's subscription. Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Text App's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (9.7K vs 527). On price, in-app purchases and chart position 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 Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text App has 9.7K ratings behind it against 527, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Text App's written reviews are positive against 23% of Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling's.

Text App ships an update every 2 months, Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text App | Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-app-texting-plus-calling-now/id1585607414/reviews)** | [4.3 (527 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/free-text-app-plus-2nd-calling/id6463125365/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.7K** | 527 |
| Positive reviews | **33.6% of reviews** | 22.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #197 | **#115** |
| Size | 101 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FITACK TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446749208) | [Crowded Road](https://appshunter.io/developer/289906242) |

## What reviewers say

### Text App

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

**Currently charting:** #197 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


### Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/free-text-app-plus-2nd-calling/id6463125365)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Free · Social Networking, #160 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Get a virtual second phone number for affordable local and international calls and unlimited texting worldwide. Manage multiple numbers on one device, block spam, record calls, and share media easily. Stay connected globally without high costs.

**Highlights:** Virtual phone numbers, Unlimited texting, Affordable international calls, Multiple numbers on one device, Spam blocker, Call recording, Group messaging

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FreeText Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Text Subscription | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Text Subscription | $115.99 | per year |
| Text Subscription | $115.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful texting app
- 👍 Good service
- 👍 Very good
- 👍 Allowed free texting
- 👍 So good so far

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Not free at all
- ❌ Deceptive app name
- ❌ Misleading advertisement
- ❌ Charged without consent
- ❌ Overpriced service

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps charging card after cancellation
- App restricted without explanation
- Messages not delivered
- Cannot text or call after payment
- App doesn't load

**Requested features**

- Connect Disney Channel old
- Add a free tier
- Provide a truly free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text App free?

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

### Is Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling free?

Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Text App or Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling?

Text App is rated higher. Text App averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.7K ratings, while Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling averages 4.3 from 527 ratings.

### Do Text App or Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling have ads?

Text App shows ads; Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text App or Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling?

Text App ships an update every 2 months, and Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling every 4 weeks. Most recently, Text App was updated on October 26, 2026 and Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Text App or Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling?

Text App currently peaks at #197 in the App Store charts, and Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling at #115. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*