# iTel Mobile Dialer. vs Text Me

The clearest difference is rating: Text Me at 4.7 against iTel Mobile Dialer.'s 3.6. Text Me also leads on ratings volume (674K vs 356) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). iTel Mobile Dialer.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Me sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. iTel Mobile Dialer. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Text Me holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Me has 674K ratings behind it against 356, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of iTel Mobile Dialer.'s written reviews are positive against 28% of Text Me's.

iTel Mobile Dialer. ships an update every 2 months, Text Me fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTel Mobile Dialer. | Text Me |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itel-mobile-dialer/id445338527/reviews) | **[4.7 (674K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-me-phone-call-plus-texting/id514485964/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 356 | **674K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.0% of reviews | **28.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#10** |
| Size | 86 MB | 234 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [REVE Systems (S) Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/445338530) | [TextMe, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/307996876) |

## What reviewers say

### iTel Mobile Dialer.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itel-mobile-dialer/id445338527)

This app enables VoIP calls and SMS over data networks like 3G/4G and WiFi. It also offers cross-platform instant messaging and simplified calling card usage. Users need an operator code from a VoIP service provider to use its features.

**Highlights:** VoIP Calls & SMSs, Cross-platform Instant Messaging, Automated Calling Card usage, Mobile Top Up facility, Easy Sign Up with Mobile Number, Buddy List creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Calls to India are perfect
- 💡 Great application and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not working, keeps crashing
- 🐛 Disconnects calls automatically
- 🐛 Bluetooth not working properly
- 🐛 Sound quality issues
- 🐛 Registration problems

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on initializing
- Calls not connecting
- Frequent call drops
- Compatibility issues with iPhone 4s and older devices
- Crashes on iOS 6 and 10

**Requested features**

- Support for MMS
- Bluetooth headphone support
- Dark mode
- Better call quality


### Text Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-me-phone-call-plus-texting/id514485964)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #24 Top Free · Social Networking, #198 Top Grossing (US App Store)

This app provides free calling and texting to US and Canada numbers, along with a secondary phone number for privacy. It allows international communication at low costs and offers features like voicemail and picture messaging.

**Highlights:** Free calls and texts to US/Canada, Second phone number for privacy, Low-cost international calls, Voicemail service, Picture, voice, and video messages, Customizable phone numbers

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get this phone number | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Get this phone number | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Features | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Features | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 100 TextMe Credits | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for texting and calling
- 👍 Useful for a second number
- 🌐 Works well on WiFi
- 💡 Allows multiple numbers
- 🔒 Provides privacy and security

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Requires ID verification
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🐛 Unreliable service
- ❌ Numbers frequently expire

**Reported bugs**

- Texts and calls not working
- Account suspension without explanation
- Lost contacts and message history
- Inability to retrieve expired numbers

**Requested features**

- Improve customer support
- Add more free features
- Allow porting of existing numbers
- Provide better call quality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTel Mobile Dialer. free?

iTel Mobile Dialer. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Text Me free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iTel Mobile Dialer. or Text Me?

Text Me is rated higher. iTel Mobile Dialer. averages 3.6 out of 5 from 356 ratings, while Text Me averages 4.7 from 674K ratings.

### Do iTel Mobile Dialer. or Text Me have ads?

Both iTel Mobile Dialer. and Text Me show ads.

### Which is updated more often, iTel Mobile Dialer. or Text Me?

iTel Mobile Dialer. ships an update every 2 months, and Text Me fortnightly. Most recently, iTel Mobile Dialer. was updated on November 10, 2026 and Text Me on November 11, 2026.

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