# SLYNUMBER vs Say Grapevine

The clearest difference is monetization model: Say Grapevine at free with in-app purchases against SLYNUMBER's subscription. Say Grapevine also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). SLYNUMBER's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 1) and chart position (#164 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SLYNUMBER sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per year and Say Grapevine sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Say Grapevine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SLYNUMBER has 2.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SLYNUMBER ships an update every 2 weeks, Say Grapevine weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SLYNUMBER | Say Grapevine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slynumber/id1634197601/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/say-grapevine/id6793305344/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | — |
| Size | 96 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MobileSphere, Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/295767902) | [AHTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793305346) |

## What reviewers say

### SLYNUMBER

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

**Currently charting:** #164 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


### Say Grapevine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/say-grapevine/id6793305344)

A private social feed and chat for a small group of friends, focusing on shared experiences and inside jokes. It offers end-to-end encrypted messaging, customizable chat themes, and AI-generated content for your group.

**Highlights:** Private feed for up to 12 friends, End-to-end encrypted messaging and calls, AI-generated posts for your group, RSVP cards for events, Anonymous reactions, Customizable chat bubbles and themes

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cluster | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bunch | $19.99 | one-time |
| Harvest | $49.99 | one-time |
| Vineyard | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SLYNUMBER free?

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

### Is Say Grapevine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SLYNUMBER or Say Grapevine?

Say Grapevine is rated higher. SLYNUMBER averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Say Grapevine averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SLYNUMBER or Say Grapevine have ads?

Neither SLYNUMBER nor Say Grapevine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SLYNUMBER or Say Grapevine?

SLYNUMBER ships an update every 2 weeks, and Say Grapevine weekly. Most recently, SLYNUMBER was updated on October 25, 2026 and Say Grapevine on October 16, 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.*