Comparison

Talkbox Messenger vs Supertext

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

Head to head
About

Talkbox Messenger

This app offers a fast and intuitive way to connect with others through voice and text messaging. It focuses on asynchronous voice chat and supports direct messages with various media types, as well as group chats for up to 200 people.

Highlights
  • Asynchronous voice chat
  • Text, voice, image, and location messages
  • Group chat up to 200 people
  • Fast and intuitive interface
  • Modern chat experience
Features
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Talkbox is a chatting app made with heart <3. We started as the world’s first voice messenger, and since then we are passionate about building a fast and intuitive messenger for people to connect. Today we have brought to you a brand-new experience of using Talkbox. Much simpler, much modern way for you to chat with your friends, acquaintances, loved ones. Simply log in, find/add your friend and start building relationships again. What functions do Talkbox offers: - We love voice messages. That's why we focus on building asynchronous voice chat from day one, and it is fast. - Send direct message to your friend and family using text, voice, image, or even location messages. - Talkbox group chat supports up to 200 people. Perfect to gather all your friends or forks from your group. - Lena is also a friend of yours now, try to be nice to her :) Keep happy talkbox-ing! ------------------------------ We love to hear from you. Simply go to https://talkboxapp.com and tell us! ------------------------------

About

Supertext

This app combines online chat with offline SMS messaging, allowing group conversations regardless of internet connection. It facilitates sharing media and unique stickers, ensuring you stay connected even without data.

Highlights
  • Offline SMS messaging
  • Group chats with non-users
  • Share photos, videos, and voice notes
  • Unique local artist stickers
  • Seamless online/offline switching
Features
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Stay Connected Anywhere, Anytime! Supertext seamlessly combines online chats and offline SMS messaging, enabling group conversations with friends, family, and colleagues—no matter your internet connection, data budget or phone model. KEY FEATURES OFFLINE MESSAGING Out of data or unstable internet? No problem! Supertext automatically switches to free SMS in your chats, so you can send and receive group messages while offline. This feature works with Telkomsel, Indosat and Smartfren, ensuring that you stay connected anytime, anywhere, whether you’re communicating online or via SMS. GROUP CHATS FOR EVERYONE Whether your friends have the app or not, they can still join your group chats via SMS, completely free. Share photos, voice messages, videos and even draw doodles -Share photos, voice messages, videos and even draw doodles - everything you need for fun and seamless group communication! UNIQUE STICKERS Add some fun to your chats with exclusive stickers from local artists. Express yourself in creative ways and bring personality to every conversation! SHARE MEDIA Instantly share photos, videos and voice notes, in just a few taps. Keeping your group up to date has never been easier, whether you're online or using offline messaging! STAY CONNECTED, NO MATTER WHAT From event planning and family updates. Supertext keeps you connected - even without data or internet. Whether you're online or offline, Supertext ensures your messages get delivered. WE'RE HERE FOR YOU Want to share something? Let us know at: info@getsmsgroup.com Made with love and the mission to connect everyone! /Supertext team

Screenshots

Talkbox Messenger3 screens
Supertext4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Talkbox Messenger at none against Supertext's 10. Talkbox Messenger also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (68% vs 40%). Supertext's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and rating (3.2 vs 2.9). On price and device support 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. Supertext sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Talkbox Messenger asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Supertext holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Talkbox Messenger's written reviews are positive against 40% of Supertext's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Talkbox Messenger ships an update every 2 months, Supertext weekly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Talkbox Messenger versus Supertext: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalkbox MessengerSupertext
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (25 ratings)3.2 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.3% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB120 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTalkBoxSMSgrupp AB

Customer experience

Talkbox Messenger

All ratings25 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral16.0%
Negative44.0%
Written reviews564 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral9.6%
Negative22.2%

Supertext

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

Talkbox Messenger

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incompatible with iOS 11 and newer
  • Unable to send or receive messages at times
  • Syncing issues with Facebook contacts
  • Frequent disconnections and login problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to delete individual messages
  • Implement customizable ringtones and notification sounds
  • Integrate with more platforms like Instagram
  • Improve compatibility with newer iOS versions

Supertext

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Talkbox Messenger

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Supertext

One-time10
  • Glenn & Glennifer$0.99
  • Hime$0.99
  • Kitten$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Knut$0.99
  • Knut & Knin$0.99
  • Lofvet$0.99
  • Par & Apple$0.99
  • Penny Poop$0.99
  • Reine$0.99
  • Spookie$0.99

Questions

Is Talkbox Messenger free?
Talkbox Messenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Supertext free?
Supertext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Talkbox Messenger or Supertext?
Supertext is rated higher. Talkbox Messenger averages 2.9 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Supertext averages 3.2 from 6 ratings.
Do Talkbox Messenger or Supertext have ads?
Supertext shows ads; Talkbox Messenger does not.
Which is updated more often, Talkbox Messenger or Supertext?
Talkbox Messenger ships an update every 2 months, and Supertext weekly. Most recently, Talkbox Messenger was updated on November 1, 2026 and Supertext on November 1, 2026.

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