Comparison

Throwaway vs Pro Text

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

Head to head
About

Throwaway

Get a temporary, separate phone number for SMS texting to protect your primary number. Share with confidence for sign-ups and new contacts. Offers flexible controls and a privacy-first design.

Highlights
  • Separate SMS texting number
  • Keep real number private
  • Mute and block unwanted numbers
  • Export contacts
  • Privacy-focused design
  • Native iOS interface
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Text from a separate number. Keep yours safe. Throwaway gives you a second U.S. number for SMS texting, right on your iPhone. Choose an available area code and start texting without sharing your personal number. KEEP YOUR REAL NUMBER SAFE • Use a separate number for sign-ups and new contacts • Keep Throwaway conversations separate from your personal texts • Keep your existing phone number and carrier unchanged FLEXIBLE CONTROLS • Mute your Throwaway number when you need quiet • Block unwanted senders • Easily export selected contacts back to your iPhone • See your balance at a glance PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No ads. No tracking. • Your message history and in-app contacts stay on this iPhone, not on our servers. Delete the app, and they are gone. • SMS delivery still requires Throwaway and telecom providers to process messages. Providers and carriers may retain message content or metadata under their own policies. BUILT FOR iOS • Fast, native interface • Dark Mode and Light Mode • Larger Text and VoiceOver support PLANS AND BILLING • Monthly or Quarterly: Choose the plan that works for you. • Additional messages available when you need them • Apple billing: Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. IMPORTANT TO KNOW • U.S. only: U.S. customers and U.S. numbers only • SMS texting only. No MMS, photos, videos, iMessage, or group chats • No phone calls or voicemail • Emergency services are not supported, including 911 calling and emergency SMS. • Message history and in-app contacts are stored locally and cannot be recovered by Throwaway after you delete the app. • Daily 200-message sending limit • SMS verification codes are not guaranteed. Some apps and banks may not deliver login or verification codes to Throwaway numbers. • Number transfers not supported Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pro Text

Features
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Program in advance and send text messages to your family, friends, colleagues or work clients. The app can be used for rent and appointment reminders. Unlike other apps, Pro Text uses a centralized phone number that works 24/7 and does not depend on your phone network, battery, airplane mode or app permissions. FEATURES • Schedule one-time, weekly or monthly SMS messages • Import selected contacts from your phone, or add them manually • Contacts can opt-out (block) at any time by replying "STOP" • Review sent messages and delivery status • Easy timezone selection SUPPORTED USES • Appointment reminders • Family and friend communications • Personal follow-ups • Small business notifications WARNINGS - Only accepts and sends to US and Canadian phone numbers. - Mass SMS campaigns and unsolicited commercial outreach are prohibited. - Only use for professional appointments, such as dental or medical appointments, family or friends communications. Plan messages once. Keep communication on schedule. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://smsscheduler.com/en-us/legal-pro-text#privacy-policy

Screenshots

Throwaway4 screens
Pro Text4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Pro Text at 3 against Throwaway's 1. Pro Text also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Throwaway sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Pro Text sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Throwaway versus Pro Text: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThrowawayPro Text
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1815.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThrowaway Technologies, Ltd.FABCO

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Throwaway

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Quarterly$34.993 Months
One-time1
  • Add 200 Messages$4.99
2 purchases

Pro Text

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$7.991 Month
  • Business$17.991 Month

Questions

Is Throwaway free?
Throwaway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pro Text free?
Pro Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Throwaway or Pro Text have ads?
Neither Throwaway nor Pro Text shows ads.

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