Comparison

Text Go vs linkBD

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

Head to head
About

Text Go

Obtain a distinct US/Canada local number for private texting and faxing. Protect your personal privacy by using a secondary number for dating, online sales, or travel, ensuring your real number remains secure.

Highlights
  • Get a real US/Canada local number
  • Unlimited SMS texting
  • Send faxes from iPhone
  • Scan documents to fax
  • Protect personal privacy
  • Separate work and personal numbers
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Get a real US/Canada local number for private text messages. Plus, turn your iPhone into a powerful fax machine. Protect your personal privacy with a dedicated second number. Whether you are dating, selling online, or traveling abroad, TextGo gives you a secure way to stay connected without exposing your real phone number. ==KEY FEATURES== 【GET A SECOND NUMBER FOR TEXTING】 - Real Local Numbers: Choose a local area code from the USA or Canada. - Keep your personal number private: Use a dedicated second number for work, dating, or online selling. - Unlimited SMS Texting: Send and receive unlimited text messages to any US/CA number. - Perfect for keeping a low-cost number to maintain connections without a monthly carrier plan. 【PROFESSIONAL FAX FROM PHONE】 - Fax from iPhone: Send faxes from your iPhone to over 100+ countries. - Scan to Fax: Use your camera to scan contracts, receipts, or forms and fax them as PDFs instantly. - Fax History: Track the status of your sent documents in real-time. ==PERFECT FOR== - Online Sellers: Selling furniture or used goods? Don't post your real number on public ads. Use this app to communicate with buyers and avoid verification scams. - Dating & Social: Stay safe on social media platforms. Share 2nd number with matches so you can chat freely while stay safe. Keep real life separate from your dating life. - Expats & Travelers: Don't lose access to your home accounts. Maintain a low-cost US/CA number to receive SMS alerts while living or traveling abroad. - Business Owners: Need a number just for clients? Keep work texts separate from personal messages. Set up a "Text Only" business contact number easily. - Privacy Seekers: Register for websites, trials, and loyalty programs without spamming your real phone number. ==HOW TO USE== For Text Number: 1. Select your preferred US/Canada local number. 2. Start unlimited texting with your new second number. 3. Manage all SMS conversations in one secure inbox. For Fax Services: 1. Select documents (PDF, photos, etc.) from your iPhone. 2. Enter the recipient's number and send. 3. Track delivery status instantly. ---------- For any questions or inquiries, please get in touch: support_textgo@vidma.com Privacy Policy: https://fax-master-ios.web.app/TextGo_Privacy_Policy.html Terms of Use: https://fax-master-ios.web.app/TextGo_Terms_and_Conditions.html

About

linkBD

Connect with the Bangladeshi diaspora globally. Share updates, discover local businesses, find jobs, and explore housing opportunities. This platform fosters community by bringing people together for networking and staying in touch.

Highlights
  • Connect with Bangladeshi community worldwide
  • Discover local businesses and services
  • Find jobs and career opportunities
  • Browse rental listings and find roommates
  • Stay updated on community events
  • Network professionally
  • Create personal or business profiles
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linkBD is a community app designed specifically for the Bangladeshi community. Connect with fellow Bangladeshis around the world, share updates, photos, and stay connected with your community. Discover and follow local Bangladeshi businesses, restaurants, and services Find jobs and career opportunities within the community Browse rental listings and find roommates Stay updated on community events and gatherings Network professionally with other Bangladeshis Create a personal profile or business account to reach your community Whether you're looking to grow your business, find housing, land your next job, or simply stay in touch with friends and family abroad, linkBD brings the Bangladeshi community together in one place. Terms of Use: https://linkbd.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://linkbd.io/privacy

Screenshots

Text Go4 screens
linkBD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: linkBD at 100% against Text Go's 29%. linkBD also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). Text Go's advantage is ratings volume (163 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, 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. Text Go sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and linkBD sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

linkBD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Go has 163 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Text Go's written reviews are positive against 100% of linkBD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Text Go versus linkBD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText GolinkBD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (163 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings163 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB54 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVIDMANo Limit Labs, LLC

Customer experience

Text Go

All ratings164 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative15.9%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.6%

linkBD

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Text Go

Subscriptions8
  • Second Number Unlimited Texts3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Fax for iPhone$7.997 Days
  • Mobile Fax App$8.997 Days
Show 5 more
  • Second Number Texting Me Now$9.997 Days
  • Fax for iPhone$29.991 Month
  • Second Line Texting Now$49.991 Year
  • TextGo Number3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Fax from iPhone$199.991 Year
One-time1
  • Change number for text & fax$5.99
1 purchases

linkBD

Subscriptions1
  • linkBD Pro$7.991 Month

Questions

Is Text Go free?
Text Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is linkBD free?
linkBD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Text Go or linkBD?
linkBD is rated higher. Text Go averages 4.3 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while linkBD averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Text Go or linkBD have ads?
Neither Text Go nor linkBD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Text Go or linkBD?
Text Go ships an update every 3 weeks, and linkBD every 3 weeks. Most recently, Text Go was updated on November 3, 2026 and linkBD on November 5, 2026.

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