# textPlus vs We Text + Call + Message Now

textPlus and We Text + Call + Message Now both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 41% of textPlus's written reviews are positive against 0% of We Text + Call + Message Now's. textPlus also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (272K vs 545). We Text + Call + Message Now's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. textPlus sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and We Text + Call + Message Now sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. 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 We Text + Call + Message Now. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: textPlus has 272K ratings behind it against 545, 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 0% of We Text + Call + Message Now's.

textPlus ships an update monthly, We Text + Call + Message Now every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | textPlus | We Text + Call + Message Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (272K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textplus-text-message-plus-call/id314487667/reviews) | **[4.7 (545 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/we-text-plus-call-plus-message-now/id6465745750/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **272K** | 545 |
| Positive reviews | **40.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | — |
| Size | 201 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [textPlus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306523812) | [Ludmyla Lazarenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706733444) |

## What reviewers say

### textPlus

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

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Free · Utilities, #126 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


### We Text + Call + Message Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/we-text-plus-call-plus-message-now/id6465745750)

Obtain a secondary virtual phone number for your device to manage personal and business communications separately. This app allows you to make and receive calls and texts, protecting your privacy and avoiding the need for a new SIM card or contract.

**Highlights:** Get a virtual second phone number, Make and receive calls and SMS, Separate personal and work life, Protect privacy from spam, Choose US numbers by region, Low-cost international calls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan for Second Number | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan for Second Number | $19.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Plan for Second Number | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Plan with Trial | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| 100 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Credits | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is textPlus free?

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

### Is We Text + Call + Message Now free?

We Text + Call + Message Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, textPlus or We Text + Call + Message Now?

We Text + Call + Message Now is rated higher. textPlus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 272K ratings, while We Text + Call + Message Now averages 4.7 from 545 ratings.

### Do textPlus or We Text + Call + Message Now have ads?

textPlus shows ads; We Text + Call + Message Now does not.

### Which is updated more often, textPlus or We Text + Call + Message Now?

textPlus ships an update monthly, and We Text + Call + Message Now every 4 months. Most recently, textPlus was updated on September 25, 2026 and We Text + Call + Message Now on September 18, 2026.

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