Comparison

Text Free vs Hit Em Up

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

Hit Em Up

Send personalized mass texts and emails to your contacts. Save time by automating outreach with custom inserts and AI-assisted writing. Connect with your audience across multiple platforms like SMS, iMessage, WhatsApp, and email.

Highlights
  • Personalized mass texting
  • AI-assisted message writing
  • Scheduled message sending
  • Smart contact list segmentation
  • CSV contact import
  • Cross-platform messaging (SMS, WhatsApp, Email)
Features
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Hit Em Up: Mass Texting, Individually Tailored Hit Em Up turns your phone into a relationship factory, churning out stronger connections while you save hours. Imagine having a 5-hour (or more) weekly gift of time. That's Hit Em Up - cultivating your network while you live your life. The Hit Em Up Personalized Mass Text process is simple: 1. Write a message (or let our SmartWrite AI help you write a message based on your intent) using our custom inserts that personalize your message with your recipients' names (Hi ::firstname::!) 2. Select a list of contacts to send your message 3. Watch as Hit Em Up personalizes each message uniquely and personally to each recipient personally and privately! A Revolution in Your Texting and Out Reach: • SmartWrite AI: Your personal wordsmith, crafting bespoke messages at lightning speed. • Scheduled Messages: Be the clockwork correspondent - your messages arrive precisely when they matter most. • Smart Selectors: Your audience architect. Build perfect groups with a few keystrokes, no manual labor required. • Unlimited Tags: The secret ingredients that turn mass messages into personal conversations. Sprinkle liberally for best results. • CSV Contact Import: Your network's welcome mat. Roll out the red carpet for contacts from any source, and start the party immediately. • Template Texts: Your message cookbook. Whip up tried-and-true recipes or save your signature dishes for future feasts. • Fast Send: Your message's hyperdrive. Leap into lightspeed outreach with our advanced sending process. • Personalized Mass Emails: Your communication chameleon. Adapt your personal touch from texts to inboxes seamlessly. Hit Em Up speaks your audience's language - whether it's SMS, iMessage, WhatsApp, or Email. You're fluent on every platform. Take Hit Em Up for a 7-day test flight. No credit card, no risk - just pure networking altitude. Watch your connections soar. Plant Hit Em Up on your phone today. Watch your network blossom with every personalized message you cultivate. Your voice shapes our future. Be sure to leave us feedback either with customer support by pressing the “Help” button or emailing us at feedback@hitemupapp.com --- Hit Em Up is free to download and try for 7 days. We offer both a Standard and Basic membership subscriptions for various features in the following durations: - 1 month - 1 year Subscription prices vary depending on the features, length, and region. All prices and plans with features are clearly displayed within the app. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings in the iTunes Store/iPhone Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. --- We guard your data like a dragon guards treasure. See our ironclad privacy measures on our App's Privacy Policy: https://www.hitemupapp.com/privacy By downloading Hit Em Up and using it, you are agreeing to our Terms of Service at https://www.hitemupapp.com/terms With Hit Em Up, every time you tap our send button, you plant seeds of connection in garden of your community. Enjoy and welcome to our family!

Screenshots

Text Free4 screens
Hit Em Up4 screens

Verdict

The call

Text Free and Hit Em Up both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Hit Em Up's written reviews are positive against 28% of Text Free's. Hit Em Up also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). Text Free's advantage is ratings volume (603K vs 4.9K) and chart position (#11 vs #121). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Hit Em Up sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Text Free against 4.6 for Hit Em Up. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Free has 603K ratings behind it against 4.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Text Free's written reviews are positive against 71% of Hit Em Up's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text Free ships an update every 10 days, Hit Em Up fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Text Free versus Hit Em Up: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText FreeHit Em Up
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (603K ratings) — better4.6 (4.9K ratings)
Positive reviews28.2% of reviews71.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings603K — better4.9K
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#11 — better#121
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size218 MB96 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPinger, Inc.Zakery Kline

Customer experience

Text Free

All ratings603,480 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews1,287 reviews
Positive28.2%
Neutral8.2%
Negative63.6%

Hit Em Up

All ratings4,851 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews363 reviews
Positive71.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative25.3%

User reviews

Text Free

From 603K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Hit Em Up

From 4.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Time-saving
  • 📱 Personalized messages
  • 🔍 Ability to create groups
  • 📤 Efficient mass texting

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • ⏱️ Tedious to send individual messages
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔍 Issues with contact management
  • 🔄 Unreliable message delivery

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

Hit Em Up

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes
  • Contacts disappearing from groups
  • Verification issues
  • Unreliable message sending

Requested features

4 requests
  • Automatic message sending
  • Scheduled messaging
  • Integration with email and other platforms
  • Improved contact management

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
11 purchases

Hit Em Up

Subscriptions5
  • Hit Em Up Basic Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Standard Monthly Auto Renew$24.991 Month
  • Standard 3 Month Subscription$66.003 Months
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  • Basic Yearly Subscription$71.991 Year
  • Standard Yearly Auto Renew$179.991 Year
One-time6
  • One Week Basic Subscription$13.99
  • One Month Basic Subscription$19.99
  • One Time Standard Upgrade$29.99
Show 3 more
  • Three Month Basic Subscription$49.99
  • Six Month Basic Subscription$59.99
  • One Year Basic Subscription$72.00

Questions

Is Text Free free?
Text Free is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hit Em Up free?
Hit Em Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Text Free or Hit Em Up?
Text Free is rated higher. Text Free averages 4.7 out of 5 from 603K ratings, while Hit Em Up averages 4.6 from 4.9K ratings.
Do Text Free or Hit Em Up have ads?
Text Free shows ads; Hit Em Up does not.
Which is updated more often, Text Free or Hit Em Up?
Text Free ships an update every 10 days, and Hit Em Up fortnightly. Most recently, Text Free was updated on September 24, 2026 and Hit Em Up on September 22, 2026.
Which is more popular, Text Free or Hit Em Up?
Text Free currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and Hit Em Up at #121. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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