Comparison

textPlus vs Hushed

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

Head to head
About

textPlus

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
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Bringing you free texting, free picture messaging, a free US phone number, free inbound phone calls, and cheap outbound phone calls for nearly a decade! Works over WiFi or data to keep you connected with family and friends around the globe. text+ gives you: - A free US Phone number so friends can call & text you (you pick the area code) - Free texting (SMS, MMS + group chat) to any US or Canadian mobile number - Free inbound phone calls - Toll-free calling from anywhere in the world with no restrictions! - Inexpensive outbound phone calls - Works great over WiFi so you don’t even need a 3G/4G connection. - No contracts, no “surprise” costs. - Turn your iPod touch and iPad into a phone! Why keep paying for expensive mobile phone plans when you can switch to text+ and save $$$! IN APP SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS - If you choose to subscribe to a plan, you will be charged a price according to the plan selected in your country. The price will be shown in the app before you complete the payment. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of your current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at the purchase price listed above - You may manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings and then “Manage Subscriptions” * IMPORTANT: - We do not support 911 in the US - In order to place most outbound phone calls you will need to purchase credits within the App - If push notifications are not enabled, you may not receive messages and calls Terms of Use: https://textplus.com/textplus-terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://textplus.com/textplus-privacy-policy/ Subscription Products: • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication

About

Hushed

Obtain a secondary phone number for private calls and texts. Ideal for online dating, selling items, travel, and more, it offers numbers from various area codes without needing a new SIM card. Enjoy features like voicemail and internet calling with flexible plans.

Highlights
  • Second phone number
  • Private texting and calling
  • Internet calling (VoIP)
  • Voicemail included
  • 300+ area codes
  • No SIM card needed
  • Cancel anytime
Features
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CALL AND TEXT ON A SECOND PHONE NUMBER WITH A 3-DAY TRIAL SUBSCRIPTION Hushed gives you a second phone number you can use for online dating, travel, shopping, moving, selling items, and more. Choose from phone numbers in 300+ area codes and start calling and texting immediately on your very own Hushed number. More than 25 million people have downloaded Hushed, making more than 450 million phone calls and sending more than 1 billion texts. Why everyone loves Hushed: INTERNET CALLING: Make phone calls over the internet (data or Wi-Fi) from anywhere in the world. TEXT MESSAGES: Send and receive text messages, including photos and videos. SECOND PHONE NUMBER: Get as many phone numbers as you want. Hushed makes it easy to manage different contacts and situations. 300+ AREA CODES: Pick a phone number with a United States area code, Canada area code, or United Kingdom area code — even if you’re travelling halfway across the world. VOICEMAIL INCLUDED: Every Hushed number includes features like voicemail, call forwarding, call routing, and auto-reply texts. VoIP TECHNOLOGY: Since Hushed calls and texts run over the internet using VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), you can communicate worldwide without traditional long-distance charges. NO SIM CARD NEEDED: Your Hushed numbers are stored in the app, so there’s no need to swap SIM cards. NO CONTRACTS: Hushed keeps things flexible, and you can cancel anytime. FLEXIBLE USE: Use your second phone number for short-term or long-term needs. Keep it as long as you’d like. Popular reasons for getting a second phone number: ONLINE DATING: Use a second phone number when connecting with new people. SELLING ITEMS ONLINE: Add a second phone number to online listings and remove it later if you no longer need it. MOVING: Get a second phone number in your new area code before you relocate. Perfect for setting up utilities and services. TRAVEL: Add a second phone number in the area code you’ll be visiting to help manage calling costs. FAMILY & FRIENDS: Choose a second phone number with a local area code for easier communication. SHOPPING: Provide your Hushed number when signing up for store programs or offers. ACCOUNT VERIFICATION: Some services allow Hushed numbers to receive verification codes by text or call, depending on their policies. FORMS & SIGN-UPS: Use a second phone number when registering for websites, forms, or subscriptions. Ready for a second phone number? FLEXIBLE PLANS: Choose from 1- and 3-line subscriptions with U.S., Canada, or U.K. numbers. Enjoy unlimited calls and texts, with savings available on annual plans. CONVENIENT BILLING: Subscriptions renew automatically unless deactivated at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing cycle. Manage or cancel your subscription in your device settings under Settings / Subscriptions. KEEP IN MIND: Hushed is not suitable for 911 or emergency services. Please use your primary phone number for emergency calls. Download Hushed and get your own second phone number today. Need help? Our team is available 24/7 via live chat (hushed.com) or email (support@hushed.com).

Screenshots

textPlus4 screens
Hushed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hushed at none against textPlus's shown. Hushed also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). textPlus's advantage is ratings volume (272K vs 23K). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. textPlus sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Hushed sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for textPlus against 4.6 for Hushed. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: textPlus has 272K ratings behind it against 23K, 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 42% of Hushed's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

textPlus ships an update monthly, Hushed fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
textPlus versus Hushed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertextPlusHushed
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (272K ratings)4.6 (23K ratings)
Positive reviews40.8% of reviews41.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings272K — better23K
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#94#54 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size201 MB167 MB
Age rating17+4+
DevelopertextPlus, Inc.AffinityClick Inc.

Customer experience

textPlus

All ratings271,825 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews1,541 reviews
Positive40.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative53.0%

Hushed

All ratings22,595 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews1,371 reviews
Positive41.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative52.9%

User reviews

textPlus

From 272K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Hushed

From 23K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works as advertised
  • 👍 Convenient way to have a second number
  • 💡 Useful for privacy and separating personal/business
  • 🔒 Good privacy policy
  • 👍 Great customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Accounts getting deactivated or blocked for unclear reasons
  • 🐛 Issues with receiving/sending texts and calls
  • 🐛 Unreliable service, frequent outages
  • 💰 Overcharging, lack of transparency in pricing
  • 🕰 Difficult to cancel subscription

Bugs and requests

textPlus

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

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

Hushed

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues, unable to access account
  • Inconsistent call and text delivery
  • Compatibility problems with certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Group messaging capabilities
  • Ability to view message read receipts
  • Integration with more apps and services

In-app purchases

12 purchases

textPlus

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Bundle Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Keep Phone Number$9.991 Year
  • Premium Number Bundle Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time9
  • Premium Number - 1 Year$0.99
  • 40 Minutes$0.99
  • $0.99 in Calling Credits$0.99
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  • 99¢ in textPlus Credit2 variants$0.99
  • 100 Credits$0.99
  • 100 Minutes$1.99
  • $1.99 in Calling Credits$1.99
  • $5.49 in Calling Credits$4.99
  • $4.99 in textPlus Credit$4.99
10 purchases

Hushed

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Monthly Number$4.991 Month
  • 1 Line Subscription (Monthly)3 Days trial$6.991 Month
One-time8
  • Hushed 3 Day TrialFree
  • Hushed Payment$1.99
  • Hushed Payment$2.99
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  • Hushed Payment$3.99
  • Hushed Payment$4.99
  • Hushed Payment$5.99
  • Pre-Paid calling credit$9.99
  • Hushed Payment$9.99

Questions

Is textPlus free?
textPlus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hushed free?
Hushed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, textPlus or Hushed?
textPlus and Hushed are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 272K and 23K ratings respectively.
Do textPlus or Hushed have ads?
textPlus shows ads; Hushed does not.
Which is updated more often, textPlus or Hushed?
textPlus ships an update monthly, and Hushed fortnightly. Most recently, textPlus was updated on October 16, 2026 and Hushed on October 16, 2026.
Which is more popular, textPlus or Hushed?
textPlus currently peaks at #94 in the App Store charts, and Hushed at #54. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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