# textPlus vs magicApp Calling & Messaging

The clearest difference is ads: magicApp Calling & Messaging at none against textPlus's shown. magicApp Calling & Messaging also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and review sentiment (49% vs 41%). textPlus's advantage is ratings volume (272K vs 26K) and chart position (#85 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. textPlus sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and magicApp Calling & Messaging sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for textPlus against 4.7 for magicApp Calling & Messaging. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: textPlus has 272K ratings behind it against 26K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of textPlus's written reviews are positive against 49% of magicApp Calling & Messaging's.

textPlus ships an update monthly, magicApp Calling & Messaging fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | textPlus | magicApp Calling & Messaging |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (272K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textplus-text-message-plus-call/id314487667/reviews) | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicapp-calling-and-messaging/id463926997/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **272K** | 26K |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews | **49.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#85** | — |
| Size | 201 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [textPlus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306523812) | [MAGICJACK VOIP SERVICES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534194883) |

## What reviewers say

### textPlus

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

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Free · Utilities, #116 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


### magicApp Calling & Messaging

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicapp-calling-and-messaging/id463926997)

Get a second phone number for personal or business use without needing a new SIM card. Enjoy unlimited calling and texting to the U.S. and Canada, even while traveling abroad over Wi-Fi. Manage calls with features like caller ID, voicemail, and call blocking.

**Highlights:** Second phone number, Unlimited U.S. & Canada calling, Unlimited U.S. & Canada texting, Wi-Fi calling for travel, Caller ID, voicemail, call blocking, Choose U.S. area code

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Incoming-only calls + texting | $3.49 | per month |
| Outgoing-only calls + texting | $3.49 | per month |
| Incoming and Outgoing calls | $3.99 | per month |
| magicJack Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| magicJack Canadian | $5.99 | per month |
| $4.99 magicJack International minutes credit | $4.99 | one-time |
| SMS for Canadian Numbers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Texting and SMS upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 magicJack International minutes credit | $9.99 | one-time |
| $20.00 magicJack International minutes credit | $19.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 magicJack International minutes credit | $19.99 | one-time |
| $40.00 magicJack International minutes credit | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Excellent call quality
- 💰 Affordable pricing
- 🌍 Works internationally
- 🔍 Useful for maintaining a US number
- 🤖 Reliable service for over 15 years

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Unreliable connectivity issues
- 🤖 Poor customer support
- 🤖 Deactivation of accounts without notice
- 🤖 Inability to transfer or port out numbers

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes phone when answering calls
- Missed calls not showing up in the app
- Text messages getting deleted or out of order
- Inability to log in or access account
- Subscription issues and billing problems

**Requested features**

- Add support for MMS and texts from short codes
- Implement two-factor authentication for security
- Allow users to sign in on multiple devices
- Provide more ringtone options
- Improve integration with native iOS features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is textPlus free?

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

### Is magicApp Calling & Messaging free?

magicApp Calling & Messaging is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, textPlus or magicApp Calling & Messaging?

magicApp Calling & Messaging is rated higher. textPlus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 272K ratings, while magicApp Calling & Messaging averages 4.7 from 26K ratings.

### Do textPlus or magicApp Calling & Messaging have ads?

textPlus shows ads; magicApp Calling & Messaging does not.

### Which is updated more often, textPlus or magicApp Calling & Messaging?

textPlus ships an update monthly, and magicApp Calling & Messaging fortnightly. Most recently, textPlus was updated on October 2, 2026 and magicApp Calling & Messaging on October 2, 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.*