# SLYNUMBER vs Texting App

The clearest difference is monetization model: Texting App at free with in-app purchases against SLYNUMBER's subscription. Texting App also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). SLYNUMBER's advantage is chart position (#167 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SLYNUMBER sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per year and Texting 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 — 4.5 for SLYNUMBER against 4.5 for Texting App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.6K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 33% and 33% positive.

SLYNUMBER ships an update every 2 weeks, Texting App monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SLYNUMBER | Texting App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slynumber/id1634197601/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texting-app-phone-call-plus-text/id6449623196/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#167** | — |
| Size | 96 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MobileSphere, Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/295767902) | [Shenzhen Lingxing Culture Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689898018) |

## What reviewers say

### SLYNUMBER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slynumber/id1634197601)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Get a real, private mobile number for calls and texts without a carrier contract. Protect your personal information and separate your communications for business, dating, or travel.

**Highlights:** Real mobile numbers, not VoIP, Unlimited inbound calls & texts, 100 outbound credits monthly, Privacy and anonymity, Spam blocking & do-not-disturb, AI-powered features, eSIM for global data

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Global eSIM data plan | $10.00 | per year |
| Three-Month Plan | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| SLYNUMBER eSIM | $3.00 | one-time |
| 10 Dollar Credit Bundle | $10.00 | one-time |
| 25 Dollar Credit Bundle | $25.00 | one-time |
| 50 Dollar Credit Bundle | $50.00 | one-time |
| 100 Dollar Credit Bundle | $100.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great value
- 💡 Useful for getting a second number
- 👍 Simple and straightforward app
- 🔒 Protects privacy and identity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Lacks key features like sending pictures and videos
- 🤖 Poor customer support and unresponsive
- 💰 Expensive compared to alternatives
- 🚫 Numbers don't work with WhatsApp and other platforms

**Reported bugs**

- App won't load past the launch screen
- Incoming calls have no audio
- Text messages fail to deliver
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel

**Requested features**

- Add ability to send and receive pictures and videos
- Improve app stability and reduce crashes
- Provide better customer support and communication
- Offer more affordable pricing options


### Texting App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texting-app-phone-call-plus-text/id6449623196)

This app provides a private second phone number for calls and texts, protecting your personal number. It offers cheap international calling and SMS, with options for US or Canada numbers. Enjoy VoIP calling over WiFi or cellular data without using cell minutes.

**Highlights:** Private second phone number, Calls and texts via WiFi/cellular data, Cheap international calls, US or Canada phone numbers, VoIP calling, Free SMS/minutes

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month | $7.99 | per month |
| Quarter | $16.99 | per 3 months |
| Year | $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**

- 🥰 Helpful for connecting with loved ones
- 😌 Good app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Doesn't work as expected
- 🤔 Invalid numbers given out
- 💰 Deceptive free trial and charges
- 🙅‍♀️ Unsatisfactory service

**Reported bugs**

- Can't receive calls or texts
- Frequent malfunctions

**Requested features**

- Free trial option
- Improve reliability and functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SLYNUMBER free?

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

### Is Texting App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SLYNUMBER or Texting App?

SLYNUMBER is rated higher. SLYNUMBER averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Texting App averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do SLYNUMBER or Texting App have ads?

Neither SLYNUMBER nor Texting App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SLYNUMBER or Texting App?

SLYNUMBER ships an update every 2 weeks, and Texting App monthly. Most recently, SLYNUMBER was updated on November 3, 2026 and Texting App on November 3, 2026.

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