Comparison

TeleMagic vs Textacy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TeleMagic

This communication app allows global calling and texting to any phone number, while also enabling seamless app-to-app communication. It provides a U.S. phone number for calls and messages, working over Wi-Fi, mobile data, or satellite connections.

Highlights
  • Global calls and texts to any number
  • Dedicated U.S. phone number
  • App-to-app voice, messaging, and video
  • File sharing
  • Works over Wi-Fi, mobile data, or satellite
  • Unified communication experience
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TeleMagic is a communication app that lets you call and text any phone number worldwide—while also connecting seamlessly with other app users. Built by a team of experts with decades of experience in the telecommunications industry, TeleMagic combines internet-based communication with a real phone number in an easy-to-use app. Key Features: Call and text any number globally Reach mobile and landlines anywhere, even if the other person doesn’t use the app. Your own U.S. phone number Send and receive calls and messages using your TeleMagic U.S. phone number, just like a standard phone service. App-to-app voice, messaging, and video Connect with other TeleMagic users through voice, text, video, and file sharing with no cell tower or Telecom network attribution. Works over Wi-Fi, mobile data, or satellite Use the app anywhere you have an internet connection. Even at the local coffee shop, while traveling. One unified communication experience Combine app-based messaging and traditional/global phone connectivity all within one app. TeleMagic brings together the flexibility of modern messaging apps with the reach of traditional phone networks—so you can communicate with anyone, anywhere. Try TeleMagic today!

About

Textacy

A modern messaging application that allows users to register, select a personal number, and communicate via SMS, MMS, and VoIP calls. It offers robust conversation management features including chat blocking and deletion within a secure interface.

Highlights
  • Choose your own number
  • Send SMS and MMS
  • Make VoIP calls
  • Block unwanted chats
  • Delete conversations
  • Secure and intuitive interface
Features
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Textacy is a modern messaging app that keeps you connected. Easily register, choose your own number, and start chatting with your contacts. Send SMS, MMS, and enjoy clear VoIP calls. Manage your conversations with options to block or delete chats, all in one secure and intuitive app.

Screenshots

TeleMagic4 screens
Textacy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Textacy at 100% against TeleMagic's 33%. Textacy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). TeleMagic's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Textacy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TeleMagic has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of TeleMagic's written reviews are positive against 100% of Textacy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TeleMagic ships an update every 3 months, Textacy every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TeleMagic versus Textacy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeleMagicTextacy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (36 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings36 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB36 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPersistent Telecom IncTextacy

Customer experience

TeleMagic

All ratings36 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Textacy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TeleMagic

No in-app purchases

None

Textacy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TeleMagic free?
TeleMagic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Textacy free?
Textacy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TeleMagic or Textacy?
Textacy is rated higher. TeleMagic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Textacy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TeleMagic or Textacy have ads?
Neither TeleMagic nor Textacy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TeleMagic or Textacy?
TeleMagic ships an update every 3 months, and Textacy every 10 days. Most recently, TeleMagic was updated on August 28, 2026 and Textacy on June 4, 2026.

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