# Text Free vs GettingOut

The clearest difference is rating: Text Free at 4.7 against GettingOut's 1.9. Text Free also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (610K vs 2.2K). GettingOut's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Free sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. GettingOut asks for nothing beyond the download.

Text Free holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Free has 610K ratings behind it against 2.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Text Free's written reviews are positive against 5% of GettingOut's.

Text Free ships an update every 10 days, GettingOut every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Free | GettingOut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (610K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-free-second-phone-number/id399355755/reviews)** | [1.9 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gettingout/id907226423/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **610K** | 2.2K |
| Positive reviews | **28.1% of reviews** | 5.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | #39 |
| Size | 223 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pinger, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/299102705) | [Telmate, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/907226426) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-free-second-phone-number/id399355755)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #19 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

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:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | per month |
| Voicemail to Text | $2.99 | per month |
| Text Free Plan Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Text Free Plus Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Text Free Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Text Free Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Text Free Plus Half Yearly | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Text Free Plus Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| 100 minutes | $1.99 | one-time |
| 400 minutes | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 minutes | $18.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Convenient to use
- 💡 Helpful for international calls/texts
- 👍 Reliable service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy, freezes, and crashes
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💸 Paid subscription required for full functionality
- 📢 Excessive, intrusive ads
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with number sharing

**Reported bugs**

- Outgoing texts not working
- Number changing/expiring unexpectedly
- Inability to disable notifications
- Verification codes not working

**Requested features**

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


### GettingOut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gettingout/id907226423)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Stay connected with incarcerated loved ones through easy communication. Send messages, photos, and videos, and manage contacts directly from your mobile device. This app facilitates reliable connections, helping to maintain relationships.

**Highlights:** Send and receive messages, Send photos and videos, Make deposits, Manage contacts, Stay connected on the go

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙌 Ability to communicate with loved ones
- 🙂 Convenient messaging feature
- 👀 Video call option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 💰 Expensive messaging and call costs
- 🤯 Unreliable and inconsistent performance
- 🔍 Difficulty depositing funds and managing accounts
- 🤖 Poor customer service and lack of support

**Reported bugs**

- Messages disappearing or not sending properly
- Inability to log in or access accounts
- Incorrect time stamps and sync issues
- Repeated prompts for app updates

**Requested features**

- Notification system for new messages
- Ability to save message drafts
- Improved photo and video sharing capabilities
- Easier account management and fund transfers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Free free?

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

### Is GettingOut free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Text Free or GettingOut?

Text Free is rated higher. Text Free averages 4.7 out of 5 from 610K ratings, while GettingOut averages 1.9 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Text Free or GettingOut have ads?

Both Text Free and GettingOut show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Text Free or GettingOut?

Text Free ships an update every 10 days, and GettingOut every 2 months. Most recently, Text Free was updated on October 22, 2026 and GettingOut on October 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Text Free or GettingOut?

Text Free currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and GettingOut at #39. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*