Comparison

Text Free vs ChatMaster Plus

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

Head to head
About

Text Free

Get a free, personalized local phone number for unlimited calling and texting. Share photos, videos, GIFs, and more. Customize tones and wallpapers for a unique experience. Upgrade for ad-free use and verification codes.

Highlights
  • Free local phone number
  • Unlimited calling and texting
  • Send photos, videos, and GIFs
  • Group messaging
  • Custom ring and text tones
  • Auto-Reply feature
  • Available on multiple devices
Features
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TextFree is the first—and still the best—free phone number app. Join the hundreds of millions of people who use TextFree for free, unlimited calling and texting. TextFree is easy to use and boasts a list of features you won’t get from other apps. Choose a local phone number with unlimited calling and texting. Send photos, videos, GIFs, audio messages, emojis, and PDFs. Custom ring and text tones make it easy to identify when your TextFree number is ringing, and custom wallpapers let you personalize your experience. Need more features? Upgrade to TextFree Plus to remove ads and get unlimited access to verification codes for online accounts. You’ll also lock in your number so it won’t change or expire while you’re subscribed—unless you choose to change it yourself. TEXTFREE FEATURES - Select a free phone number with an area code of your choice - Choose from a bank of custom number combinations - Unlimited calls & texts let you communicate for free over WiFi - Share photos, videos, and GIF messages - Send and receive audio messages, emojis, and PDFs - Use group texting to stay in touch with friends and family - Automatically respond to calls and texts with Auto-Reply - Assign custom ring and text tones to your TextFree number - Personalize your experience with custom wallpapers - No phone? No problem—get TextFree on your iPod, iPad, or computer. - Access 24/7 Customer Support TEXTFREE PLUS FEATURES - All standard TextFree features, plus… - Unlock verification shortcodes to validate online accounts and apps - Enjoy an ad-free experience - Reserve your phone number to prevent it from expiring - Change your phone number as often as needed - Silence spam & send it to voicemail FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Is TextFree really free? Yes—your number, texting, and calling are all free. TextFree is ad-supported, which is how we're able to offer it at no cost, but if you'd rather go ad-free (and get more features), TextFree Plus has you covered. Does TextFree give you a real phone number? A TextFree number is a dialable U.S. or Canadian phone number with its own area code. It runs over Wi-Fi or data rather than a traditional carrier plan, but works just like one for texting and calling. Does TextFree work without a phone plan? Yes. TextFree runs on Wi-Fi or mobile data—no carrier required. As long as you have an internet connection, you're good to go. Is TextFree private and secure? TextFree doesn't sell or share your information with third parties or use your messages to train AI models. Our servers are encrypted to keep your data secure. For full details, see our privacy policy. Who is TextFree for? TextFree is for anyone who needs a phone number without the cost or commitment of a carrier plan—plus anyone who wants a second number for side hustles, online marketplaces, or anywhere they'd rather not share their real digits. Do I need to provide a government-issued ID to create a TextFree account? No. You do not need to submit a government-issued ID to sign up for TextFree. To create an account, you'll need to verify your email address or sign in using a supported Google or Apple account. Download TextFree today and try it! LEGAL © 2026 Pinger, Inc. All rights reserved. The TextFree name, associated trademarks, and logos are trademarks of Pinger, Inc. or related entities. Terms of Service: https://www.pinger.com/privacy-policy/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://www.pinger.com/privacy-policy/ Subscriptions are automatically billed monthly or annually to your iTunes Account and auto-renew unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Payments are charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. You can turn off auto-renew or manage subscriptions in your iTunes & App Store account settings. Cancellations take effect at the end of the active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period (where available) is forfeited when purchasing a subscription.

About

ChatMaster Plus

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ChatMaster Plus is a powerful web-based social networking companion designed to make managing your online communication easier and more efficient. The app allows you to connect multiple accounts, helping you keep personal and work conversations organized in one convenient place. ChatMaster Plus provides a smooth and familiar messaging experience while enhancing communication with advanced AI-powered tools. Premium subscribers gain access to a full suite of AI features, including AI text generation, image generation, sticker creation, voice-to-text transcription, multilingual translation, AI Composer for writing assistance, and AI Rewriter for adjusting tone, style, and clarity. Premium users can also personalize their profiles with AI-powered Bio and Status Generators, making it easier to express themselves and keep their online presence up to date. The free version allows users to add one personal account and one work account for basic communication and account management. AI-powered tools, advanced personalization features, and content generation capabilities are available exclusively through a premium subscription. By upgrading, users unlock unlimited access to all AI features and customization options, creating a smarter, more productive, and personalized communication experience. This application contains auto-renewable subscriptions and In-App Purchases: Weekly - $4.99, Monthly - $12.99, Yearly - $39.99, One‑Time Purchase-$59.99 Terms of Use Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zdr3vP-JfXx1twlN9m2ACR6FLDHKpFWt6EmoxmkWO2w/edit?tab=t.0 Privacy Policy Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11TJcEw5dIOfpR2pVTxt_zZHtDBPcvt4uBqQST4dbkCc/edit?tab=t.0 Disclaimer! Please be advised that our product is independently developed and operates as a third-party software. It is not officially affiliated with the WhatsApp brand.

Screenshots

Text Free4 screens
ChatMaster Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ChatMaster Plus at none against Text Free's shown. Text Free's advantage is chart position (#11 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Text Free sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ChatMaster Plus sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Text Free versus ChatMaster Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText FreeChatMaster Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (610K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings610K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#11 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size223 MB21 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPinger, Inc.Alex Harris

Bugs and requests

Text Free

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Outgoing texts not working
  • Number changing/expiring unexpectedly
  • Inability to disable notifications
  • Verification codes not working

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Group messaging capability
  • Improved call quality and reliability
  • Better account management and number retention

ChatMaster Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Text Free

Subscriptions8
  • Remove Ads$2.991 Month
  • Voicemail to Text$2.991 Month
  • Text Free Plan Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Text Free Plus Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Text Free Plus$9.991 Month
  • Text Free Plan$9.991 Month
  • Text Free Plus Half Yearly$39.996 Months
  • Text Free Plus Yearly$69.991 Year
One-time3
  • 100 minutes$1.99
  • 400 minutes$9.99
  • 1000 minutes$18.99
5 purchases

ChatMaster Plus

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
Show 1 more
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Text Free free?
Text Free is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChatMaster Plus free?
ChatMaster Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Text Free or ChatMaster Plus have ads?
Text Free shows ads; ChatMaster Plus does not.

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