# textPlus vs GV Connect

The clearest difference is price: textPlus at Free against GV Connect's $2.99. textPlus also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (272K vs 273). GV Connect's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

textPlus is free to download; GV Connect costs $2.99 up front. textPlus sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and GV Connect sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

textPlus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: textPlus has 272K ratings behind it against 273, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 41% and 42% positive.

textPlus ships an update monthly, GV Connect every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | textPlus | GV Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (272K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textplus-text-message-plus-call/id314487667/reviews)** | [3.9 (273 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gv-connect/id347835665/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **272K** | 273 |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews | **41.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#80** | — |
| Size | 201 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [textPlus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306523812) | [Andreas Amann](https://appshunter.io/developer/291900275) |

## What reviewers say

### textPlus

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

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Free · Utilities, #144 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


### GV Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gv-connect/id347835665)

Manage your Google Voice account with a feature-rich app. Send texts, make calls, listen to voicemails with transcriptions, and organize your conversations. Offers advanced settings and offline access.

**Highlights:** Place calls using Google Voice number, Send and receive SMS/MMS, Listen to voicemails with transcription, Manage messages (archive, star, note), Search message history, Offline message access, Change Google Voice account settings

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Location Awareness | $0.99 | one-time |
| MMS Support | $0.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for Google Voice management
- 🚀 Supports Google Voice better than official app
- 💡 Useful features like location-based profiles
- 🔒 Secure with password lock option
- 🙌 Responsive and dedicated developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications don't work in real-time
- 🐛 MMS/picture sharing issues
- 🐛 Login and connection problems
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Delayed message notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatibility with newer devices
- Inability to send/receive MMS

**Requested features**

- Push notification improvements
- Direct call option without callback
- Contact name display in app
- Subscription model for enhanced features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is textPlus free?

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

### Is GV Connect free?

GV Connect costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, textPlus or GV Connect?

textPlus is rated higher. textPlus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 272K ratings, while GV Connect averages 3.9 from 273 ratings.

### Do textPlus or GV Connect have ads?

textPlus shows ads; GV Connect does not.

### Which is updated more often, textPlus or GV Connect?

textPlus ships an update monthly, and GV Connect every 6 weeks. Most recently, textPlus was updated on September 29, 2026 and GV Connect on September 29, 2026.

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