Comparison

Text Me vs Keith Sweat

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

Head to head
About

Text Me

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
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The Best FREE TEXTING App on the Store with FREE CALLING and FREE PHONE NUMBERS - Need a new phone plan for FREE calling & texting to any number in US & Canada? - Need to protect your privacy and are looking for a second phone number? - Want a second or local phone number for dating & side projects? - Want to call & text to your international friends & relatives at a very low and affordable cost? ==> TextMe is your reliable & free all-in-one solution! Trusted by millions of users, TextMe is the market-leading provider of private custom phone numbers in the US & Canada. With TextMe your calls & texts to any number in the US & Canada are totally free! No hidden cost, no catch! What other awesome features can I get with the TextMe app? - Enjoy free voicemail service - Pick as many custom phone numbers as you want to protect your privacy - Call & text to any foreign number at the best rate - Turn your iPad or iPod into a real phone - Text & chat with pictures, voice and video messages, and loads of fun emojis and stickers! Who are we? The TextMe team has been developing with love out of San Francisco since 2011, when we initially launched a cross-platform messaging application that allows you to send unlimited text (SMS) messages and pictures to any phone number in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. In 2013, we extended our reach to more than 100 countries for voice and SMS, enabling low cost communication across the globe. Please give us your feedback on the app! Thanks for using TextMe! The TextMe Team Support: http://support.go-text.me Twitter: @textmeapp In-App Subscription Details: - Monthly subscription for premium service and additional numbers - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of your current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at the purchase price listed when you confirm the subscription . - You may manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings and then “Manage Subscriptions” - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription - Also see Terms & Conditions (http://go-text.me/assets/tc) and Privacy Policy * Important: - In order to call for free any number in the US and Canada you need to Earn free credits within the App - Free calls to numbers in the US are subject to some limitations, please see TextMe Terms and Conditions - If Push notification is not enabled, you may not receive messages and calls Terms of Use: https://api.textme-app.com/api/support/terms-conditions/ios/

About

Keith Sweat

Connect directly with R&B artist Keith Sweat and fellow fans. Access exclusive content, get real-time updates on releases and events, and enjoy priority access to special experiences. Become part of an engaged community dedicated to his music.

Highlights
  • Real-time notifications for releases and events
  • Exclusive videos, photos, and rare tracks
  • Connect with a community of R&B fans
  • Direct engagement with Keith Sweat
  • Priority access to events
  • Fan voting for auditions
Features
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Welcome to the Official Keith Sweat Community App! Dive into the musical world of Keith Sweat with our dedicated app, created by Crowdaa. Discover exclusive features and stay connected with your favorite artist: - Exclusive Access: Get real-time notifications on new releases, concerts, and special events from Keith Sweat. - Unique Content: Enjoy exclusive videos, unseen photos, and rare tracks available only on this platform. - Passionate Community: Join a community of dedicated fans, share your experiences, and connect with fellow R&B music enthusiasts. - Direct Engagement: Interact with Keith Sweat himself during live sessions, Q&As, and through personalized messages. - Priority Access to Events: Benefit from early access to exclusive events and special experiences, ensuring you never miss a chance to connect with Keith Sweat. - Voting: Users can vote for their favorite audition. Download the app now and become a part of the Keith Sweat family. Experience the music like never before!

Screenshots

Text Me4 screens
Keith Sweat4 screens

Verdict

The call

Text Me and Keith Sweat both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Keith Sweat's written reviews are positive against 28% of Text Me's. Keith Sweat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). Text Me's advantage is ratings volume (674K vs 13) and chart position (#11 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Text Me sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Keith Sweat sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Text Me against 4.7 for Keith Sweat. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Me has 674K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Text Me's written reviews are positive against 100% of Keith Sweat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text Me ships an update fortnightly, Keith Sweat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Text Me versus Keith Sweat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText MeKeith Sweat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (674K ratings) — better4.7 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews28.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings674K — better13
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#11 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size234 MB21 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTextMe, Inc.Dweblife Sports Assistant LLC

Customer experience

Text Me

All ratings674,175 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews1,772 reviews
Positive28.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative65.7%

Keith Sweat

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Text Me

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Keith Sweat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Text Me

Subscriptions4
  • Get this phone number7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Get this phone number7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Premium Features3 Days trial4 variants$7.997 Days
Show 1 more
  • Premium Features7 Days trial3 variants$7.997 Days
One-time1
  • 100 TextMe Credits$1.99
7 purchases

Keith Sweat

Subscriptions3
  • Subscription price 01$0.991 Month
  • Subscription Price 02$1.991 Month
  • Subscription 05 Keith Sweat$4.991 Month
One-time4
  • Price 01$0.99
  • Price 02$1.99
  • Price 05$4.99
Show 1 more
  • Price 10$9.99

Questions

Is Text Me free?
Text Me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Keith Sweat free?
Keith Sweat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Text Me or Keith Sweat?
Text Me is rated higher. Text Me averages 4.7 out of 5 from 674K ratings, while Keith Sweat averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.
Do Text Me or Keith Sweat have ads?
Text Me shows ads; Keith Sweat does not.
Which is updated more often, Text Me or Keith Sweat?
Text Me ships an update fortnightly, and Keith Sweat every 2 weeks. Most recently, Text Me was updated on November 9, 2026 and Keith Sweat on November 4, 2026.

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