# Flash Call vs Flash Text Message

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flash Call at 44% against Flash Text Message's 0%. Flash Call also leads on rating (3.0 vs 1.1). Flash Text Message's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flash Call sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Flash Text Message sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flash Call holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flash Text Message has 21 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Flash Call's written reviews are positive against 0% of Flash Text Message's.

Flash Call ships an update every 7 months, Flash Text Message every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flash Call | Flash Text Message |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-call/id503937328/reviews)** | [1.1 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-text-message/id932814901/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | **44.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **7.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MitotiM](https://appshunter.io/developer/418360190) | [Blacktelio OÜ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1208089378) |

## What reviewers say

### Flash Call

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-call/id503937328)

Quickly call favorite contacts with a personalized grid. Access contacts with just two taps, supporting Phone, FaceTime Audio, and Video calls. Ideal for users who prefer large, easy-to-tap icons for instant communication.

**Highlights:** Personalized contact grid, Two-tap calling, Phone, FaceTime Audio, Video support, Home Screen Widgets, Large, easy-to-tap contacts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Unlimited Contacts | $3.99 | one-time |


### Flash Text Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-text-message/id932814901)

Send full-screen SMS messages that appear directly on the recipient's screen, bypassing the usual message history. This offers a unique and fun way to communicate with contacts, though delivery may vary by operator and device.

**Highlights:** Full-screen message delivery, Messages not stored in history, Dismiss button only, Fun communication tool, SMS messaging

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Flash Texts | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10 Flash Texts | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25 Flash Texts | $18.99 | one-time |
| 60 Flash Texts | $36.99 | one-time |
| 200 Flash Texts | $94.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flash Call free?

Flash Call is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flash Text Message free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flash Call or Flash Text Message?

Flash Call is rated higher. Flash Call averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Flash Text Message averages 1.1 from 21 ratings.

### Do Flash Call or Flash Text Message have ads?

Neither Flash Call nor Flash Text Message shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flash Call or Flash Text Message?

Flash Call ships an update every 7 months, and Flash Text Message every 8 months. Most recently, Flash Call was updated on September 25, 2026 and Flash Text Message on October 6, 2026.

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