# textPlus vs VGCPORA

The clearest difference is rating: textPlus at 4.6 against VGCPORA's 3.4. textPlus also leads on ratings volume (272K vs 8) and chart position (#74 vs unranked). VGCPORA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. textPlus sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. VGCPORA asks for nothing beyond the download.

textPlus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: textPlus has 272K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of textPlus's written reviews are positive against 50% of VGCPORA's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

textPlus ships an update monthly, VGCPORA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | textPlus | VGCPORA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (272K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textplus-text-message-plus-call/id314487667/reviews)** | [3.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vgcpora/id1629382012/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **272K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 40.8% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#74** | — |
| Size | 201 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [textPlus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306523812) | [Balosh Integrated Services Nig Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693000217) |

## What reviewers say

### textPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textplus-text-message-plus-call/id314487667)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Free · Utilities, #115 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Get a free US phone number for unlimited texting and calling over WiFi or data. Save money on mobile plans by using this app to connect with friends and family globally. Offers inexpensive outbound calls and can turn tablets into phones.

**Highlights:** Free US phone number, Unlimited free texting (SMS, MMS, group chat), Free inbound calls, Inexpensive outbound calls, Works over WiFi, Turn tablets into phones

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Bundle Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Keep Phone Number | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Number Bundle Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Number - 1 Year | $0.99 | one-time |
| 40 Minutes | $0.99 | one-time |
| $0.99 in Calling Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 99¢ in textPlus Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Minutes | $1.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 in Calling Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| $5.49 in Calling Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 in textPlus Credit | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Game-changing app
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and reliable texting and calling
- 💡 Useful additional features
- 👍 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🔋 Frequent ads interrupting usage
- 🐛 Inconsistent call and messaging functionality
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to get new phone numbers
- Randomly logging users out of accounts
- Delayed or undelivered messages
- Calls not connecting properly
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Upgrade options for better features
- Improved notification system
- Reduce intrusive ads
- Expand international support
- Add more customization options


### VGCPORA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vgcpora/id1629382012)

This app streamlines community living by managing check-ins, security, and bill payments. It also facilitates communication through broadcasts, forums, a marketplace, and polls, keeping residents connected and informed.

**Highlights:** Manage check-ins, Enhance security, Simplify bill payments, Broadcast messages, Community forum, Marketplace, Interactive polls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is textPlus free?

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

### Is VGCPORA free?

VGCPORA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, textPlus or VGCPORA?

textPlus is rated higher. textPlus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 272K ratings, while VGCPORA averages 3.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do textPlus or VGCPORA have ads?

textPlus shows ads; VGCPORA does not.

### Which is updated more often, textPlus or VGCPORA?

textPlus ships an update monthly, and VGCPORA every 3 weeks. Most recently, textPlus was updated on September 26, 2026 and VGCPORA on June 11, 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.*