# Message Makeover vs Text App

The clearest difference is price: Text App at Free against Message Makeover's $0.99. Text App also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (34% vs 10%). Message Makeover's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Text App is free to download; Message Makeover costs $0.99 up front. Text App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Message Makeover asks for nothing beyond the download.

Text App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text App has 9.6K ratings behind it against 127, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Message Makeover's written reviews are positive against 34% of Text App's.

Message Makeover ships an update every 6 weeks, Text App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Message Makeover | Text App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-makeover-colorful-text-message-bubbles/id473563535/reviews) | **[4.6 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-app-texting-plus-calling-now/id1585607414/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 127 | **9.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 9.6% of reviews | **33.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#61** | #195 |
| Size | 18 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Halligan](https://appshunter.io/developer/383018986) | [FITACK TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446749208) |

## What reviewers say

### Message Makeover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-makeover-colorful-text-message-bubbles/id473563535)

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

Transform your plain text messages into vibrant, colorful creations. Personalize message backgrounds and fonts to make your conversations stand out and express yourself with unique visual flair. Preview your designs before sending to ensure perfect presentation.

**Highlights:** Custom message background color, Custom message font color, Simple and intuitive interface, Message preview functionality, Direct launch to Messages app, Extensive color selection

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Unique messaging features
- 👍 Attention-grabbing visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 📋 Requires extra steps to send messages
- 🔍 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Messages fail to send
- Font and shadow effects not working
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Integrate directly with default messaging app
- Expand font and bubble style options
- Improve message delivery reliability


### Text App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-app-texting-plus-calling-now/id1585607414)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app allows for app-to-app audio and video calls, as well as messaging, using WiFi or cellular data. It offers a way to communicate globally with other users of the application without using cellular minutes. Features include photo sharing, chat customization, and theme changes.

**Highlights:** App-to-app audio calls, App-to-app video chat, Internet texting, Send and receive photos, Change calling themes, Change chat backgrounds

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text App Wifi Calling Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Text App Wifi Calling Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Text App Wifi Calling Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤩 Reliable
- 🤩 Good TextApp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Fraudulent app
- 💰 Charges without consent
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🚫 Limited functionality
- 🚫 Useless app

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes during number generation
- Login issues
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- Allow texting to regular phone numbers
- Improve app functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Message Makeover free?

Message Makeover costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Text App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Message Makeover or Text App?

Text App is rated higher. Message Makeover averages 4.1 out of 5 from 127 ratings, while Text App averages 4.6 from 9.6K ratings.

### Do Message Makeover or Text App have ads?

Text App shows ads; Message Makeover does not.

### Which is updated more often, Message Makeover or Text App?

Message Makeover ships an update every 6 weeks, and Text App every 2 months. Most recently, Message Makeover was updated on October 19, 2026 and Text App on October 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Message Makeover or Text App?

Message Makeover currently peaks at #61 in the App Store charts, and Text App at #195. 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.*