# textPlus vs Carding

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Carding at none against textPlus's 13. Carding also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). textPlus's advantage is ratings volume (272K vs 26K) and chart position (#71 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Carding asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for textPlus against 4.6 for Carding. 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 44% of Carding's.

textPlus ships an update monthly, Carding fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | textPlus | Carding |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (272K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textplus-text-message-plus-call/id314487667/reviews)** | [4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carding-sell-gift-cards/id6742431377/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **272K** | 26K |
| Positive reviews | 40.8% of reviews | **44.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#71** | — |
| Size | 201 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [textPlus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306523812) | [Cardpay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794503230) |

## What reviewers say

### textPlus

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

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Free · Utilities, #147 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


### Carding

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carding-sell-gift-cards/id6742431377)

Easily sell your unused gift cards for cash. This app offers fast transactions, top-tier security, and quick withdrawals for various retail, gaming, and dining gift cards. Turn unwanted cards into money efficiently.

**Highlights:** Sell gift cards instantly, Fast transaction processing, Secure trading with encryption, Quick withdrawal of earnings, User-friendly interface, Supports various gift card types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable
- 💰 Good exchange rates
- 👍 Smooth and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Withdrawal issues
- 🔒 Concerns about security and legitimacy

**Reported bugs**

- Verification code not being sent
- Withdrawal problems

**Requested features**

- Improve verification process
- Provide better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is textPlus free?

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

### Is Carding free?

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

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

textPlus is rated higher. textPlus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 272K ratings, while Carding averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.

### Do textPlus or Carding have ads?

textPlus shows ads; Carding does not.

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

textPlus ships an update monthly, and Carding fortnightly. Most recently, textPlus was updated on September 26, 2026 and Carding on September 26, 2026.

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