# BuzzNow vs Text Call

The clearest difference is monetization model: BuzzNow at free with in-app purchases against Text Call's subscription. BuzzNow also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BuzzNow sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Text Call sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for BuzzNow against 4.6 for Text Call. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 598 and 576 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of BuzzNow's written reviews are positive against 69% of Text Call's.

BuzzNow ships an update every 3 weeks, Text Call fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BuzzNow | Text Call |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (598 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzznowcalltextreceive-code/id1636252133/reviews)** | [4.6 (576 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-call-second-phone-number/id6453761260/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **598** | 576 |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 69.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 42 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ningbo Juphoon System Software Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/792612356) | [Codebaker Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690120602) |

## What reviewers say

### BuzzNow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzznowcalltextreceive-code/id1636252133)

This app offers a second phone number for private communication and online verification. Make free international calls and texts, receive verification codes for various platforms, and protect your personal number with burner numbers.

**Highlights:** Free international calls and SMS, Second phone number/line, Receive verification codes, Burner numbers for privacy, Unlimited Wi-Fi calling and texting, High-quality voice calls, Multimedia messaging

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US Number Plan Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| US Number Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| CA Number Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| CA Number Plan Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| GB Number Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| GB Number Plan Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| US Number Plan Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| US Number Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| CA Number Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| GB Number Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yolo Number 10000 credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Yolo Number 25000 credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 27500 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 57500 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun app
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Very good
- 👍 Very nice app
- 👍 Good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App completely crashes
- 🔒 No delete account option
- 🐛 Couldn't use coins as expected
- 🐛 Weird number on incoming calls
- 🐛 Doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Use coins to get a new number


### Text Call

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-call-second-phone-number/id6453761260)

Easily manage multiple phone numbers for business, travel, or personal organization. Get local numbers in minutes with over 60 area codes. Communicate via calls and SMS without needing extra devices or complex plans.

**Highlights:** Multiple phone numbers, Over 60 area codes, Local numbers in minutes, Calls and messaging, Wi-Fi or mobile data, Privacy focused

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Line Lite Subscription (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Line Subscription (Weekly) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Line Weekly | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Line Subscription (Weekly) | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Line Subscription (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| 3 Line Subscription (Monthly) | $29.99 | per month |
| 1 Line + Subscription (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| 10 Line Subscription (Weekly) | $59.99 | per 7 days |
| 10 Line Subscription (Monthly) | $99.99 | per month |
| 3 Line Subscription (Annual) | $179.99 | per year |
| 100 Credits | $8.99 | one-time |
| 300 Credits | $17.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $26.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Credits | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Reliable call and text quality
- 🔒 Maintains privacy with second number
- 💡 Convenient for separating personal and work communication
- 💡 Flexible with numbers from different countries

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or performance issues
- 💰 Paid version required to remove ads
- 🔋 Call quality can be affected by network connection

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased numbers not working as expected
- App closing itself after a few seconds on some devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to port existing phone numbers
- Improved international calling features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BuzzNow free?

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

### Is Text Call free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BuzzNow or Text Call?

BuzzNow is rated higher. BuzzNow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 598 ratings, while Text Call averages 4.6 from 576 ratings.

### Do BuzzNow or Text Call have ads?

Text Call shows ads; BuzzNow does not.

### Which is updated more often, BuzzNow or Text Call?

BuzzNow ships an update every 3 weeks, and Text Call fortnightly. Most recently, BuzzNow was updated on October 10, 2026 and Text Call on October 13, 2026.

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