# BuzzNow vs Text messaging

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BuzzNow at 71% against Text messaging's 0%. BuzzNow also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 messaging sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BuzzNow holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BuzzNow has 598 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of BuzzNow's written reviews are positive against 0% of Text messaging's.

BuzzNow ships an update every 3 weeks, Text messaging every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BuzzNow | Text messaging |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (598 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzznowcalltextreceive-code/id1636252133/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-messaging/id6569246841/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **598** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ningbo Juphoon System Software Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/792612356) | [Krutagna Infotech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712452317) |

## 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 messaging

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-messaging/id6569246841)

Consolidate multiple social media accounts and messaging services into a single, streamlined application. Save device storage by accessing various platforms like Instagram, WhatsApp, and Gmail without needing separate apps. Features include dual-account support, customizable interfaces, and enhanced security options.

**Highlights:** Single-click access to multiple apps, Dual-account support for same platforms, Customizable interface, Efficient space saving, Optional passcode lock, AI-powered chatbot for messages, New camera effects for photos/videos

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Access | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Access | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BuzzNow free?

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

### Is Text messaging free?

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

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

BuzzNow is rated higher. BuzzNow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 598 ratings, while Text messaging averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BuzzNow or Text messaging have ads?

Text messaging shows ads; BuzzNow does not.

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

BuzzNow ships an update every 3 weeks, and Text messaging every 7 months. Most recently, BuzzNow was updated on September 22, 2026 and Text messaging on September 19, 2026.

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