# International SMS vs Private Text Message

The clearest difference is rating: International SMS at 2.0 against Private Text Message's 1.4. Private Text Message's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.4). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. International SMS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Private Text Message sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

International SMS holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Text Message has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of International SMS's written reviews are positive against 6% of Private Text Message's.

## The numbers

| Metric | International SMS | Private Text Message |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/international-sms/id464089527/reviews)** | [1.4 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-text-message/id1224952297/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | **10.6% of reviews** | 6.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Infinite Loop Development Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/463823475) | [Blacktelio OÜ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1208089378) |

## What reviewers say

### International SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/international-sms/id464089527)

Send free SMS messages to a wide range of international destinations. Access a comprehensive list of supported countries for your messaging needs. Terms and conditions are available on the developer's website.

**Highlights:** Send SMS to multiple countries, International SMS support, Free messaging service, Terms and conditions available, Source code available on request

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US private number | $1.99 | per month |
| UK private number | $6.99 | per month |
| Send SMS | $0.99 | one-time |


### Private Text Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-text-message/id1224952297)

Send SMS messages globally without needing your own mobile number. Protect your privacy by masking your real phone number. Features include spam protection and support for international messaging.

**Highlights:** Send SMS worldwide, Mask real mobile number, International messaging, SPAM protection, No personal phone required

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $15.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Credits | $38.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Credits | $79.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Credits | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is International SMS free?

International SMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Private Text Message free?

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

### Which has better reviews, International SMS or Private Text Message?

International SMS is rated higher. International SMS averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Private Text Message averages 1.4 from 23 ratings.

### Do International SMS or Private Text Message have ads?

Neither International SMS nor Private Text Message shows ads.

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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.*