# 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) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Text App's advantage is ratings volume (9.7K vs 784). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text App has 9.7K ratings behind it against 784, 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 29% of Text App's.

Text App ships an update every 2 months, Text App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text App | Text App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-app-texting-plus-calling-now/id1585607414/reviews)** | [4.4 (784 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-app-phone-call-app/id6740280451/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.7K** | 784 |
| Positive reviews | **33.6% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #194 | **#168** |
| Size | 101 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FITACK TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446749208) | [建洲 欧阳](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789135595) |

## What reviewers say

### Text App

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

**Currently charting:** #194 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-phone-call-app/id6740280451)

**Currently charting:** #168 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Obtain a dedicated phone number for calls and texts, enhancing privacy by not sharing personal information. Enjoy cost-effective communication over WiFi or cellular data, avoiding roaming fees. Experience VoIP calling with free trial options.

**Highlights:** Get a real phone number, Make calls and send texts, Protect privacy, Call over WiFi or cellular data, Avoid roaming charges, VoIP calling

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 200 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 400 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |


## 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 is rated higher. Text App averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.7K ratings, while Text App averages 4.4 from 784 ratings.

### 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 fortnightly. Most recently, Text App was updated on October 31, 2026 and Text App on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Text App or Text App?

Text App currently peaks at #194 in the App Store charts, and Text App at #168. 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.*