# textPlus vs FreedomPop

The clearest difference is rating: textPlus at 4.6 against FreedomPop's 3.3. textPlus also leads on ratings volume (272K vs 1.1K) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). FreedomPop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. FreedomPop asks for nothing beyond the download.

textPlus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: textPlus has 272K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of textPlus's written reviews are positive against 27% of FreedomPop's.

textPlus ships an update monthly, FreedomPop every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | textPlus | FreedomPop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (272K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textplus-text-message-plus-call/id314487667/reviews)** | [3.3 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freedompop-calling-and-texting/id835399970/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **272K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **40.9% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#60** | — |
| Size | 201 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [textPlus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306523812) | [STS Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/571070562) |

## What reviewers say

### textPlus

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

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Free · Utilities, #146 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


### FreedomPop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freedompop-calling-and-texting/id835399970)

This app provides free calling and texting services, allowing users to get a new phone number from the US, UK, or Spain. It offers free domestic and international calls, HD-quality audio, and free SMS messaging, working over Wi-Fi or cellular networks.

**Highlights:** Free US, UK, Spain phone numbers, Free domestic calling, Free international calling, Free SMS texting, HD-quality calls, Works on Wi-Fi or cellular

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Affordable service
- 🔓 Free basic plan
- 💡 Useful as backup device
- 👍 Works well when it does

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable service
- 🔇 Poor call quality
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel/manage account
- 💰 Hidden/unexpected charges

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and bugs after updates
- Activation and number selection issues
- Missed calls and delayed text messages

**Requested features**

- Improve call reliability and quality
- Better account management and cancellation options
- Integrate with native phone dialer and messaging apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is textPlus free?

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

### Is FreedomPop free?

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

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

textPlus is rated higher. textPlus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 272K ratings, while FreedomPop averages 3.3 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do textPlus or FreedomPop have ads?

textPlus shows ads; FreedomPop does not.

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

textPlus ships an update monthly, and FreedomPop every 3 months. Most recently, textPlus was updated on September 25, 2026 and FreedomPop on September 12, 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.*