Text Me vs blvd
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Text Me
This app provides a free second phone number for calling and texting within the US and Canada. Protect your privacy, use it for side projects, or connect with international friends at low costs. It offers features like voicemail and the ability to turn tablets into phones.
- Free calling and texting to US/Canada
- Second phone number for privacy
- Low-cost international calls
- Free voicemail service
- Customizable phone numbers
- Picture, voice, and video messaging
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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/
blvd
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1-on-1 Events: Dating, Networking & Social blvd™ – The Social Network 2.0 Tired of endless scrolling, ghosting, and chats that go nowhere? Welcome to blvd™, the next evolution of social networking—where real-world connections come first. Whether you’re looking for a date, a networking opportunity, or a new friend, blvd™ empowers you to create, discover, and join real-life experiences that match your interests. Why blvd™? - Empowered Experiences™: Create or join personalized 1-on-1 events. Choose what, where, when, and how—including costs—before matching. - No More Endless Chats or Swiping: All matches are interested in attending with you, and only the event creator can initiate chats with matches. - Built for Safety & Trust – With ID verification and message control, blvd™ prioritizes your security and comfort. Who is blvd™ for? - Professionals expanding their network - Singles tired of traditional dating apps - Social adventurers who crave curated experiences - Newcomers looking to make real connections Join blvd™ today and start building real-world connections instead of screen time. Download now to experience the future of social networking. #blvdapp #myblvd #EmpoweredExperiences #SocialNetwork2 #MessagesThatGoSomewhere
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: blvd at none against Text Me's shown. Text Me's advantage is chart position (#11 vs unranked) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Text Me sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and blvd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Text Me ships an update fortnightly, blvd monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Text Me | blvd |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (674K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 674K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #11 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 220 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TextMe, Inc. | blvd |
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
blvd
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Text Me
- Get this phone number7 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Get this phone number7 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Get this phone number$6.491 Month
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- Premium Features3 Days trial$7.497 Days
- Premium Features3 Days trial4 variants$7.997 Days
- Premium Features7 Days trial3 variants$7.997 Days
- 100 TextMe Credits$1.99
blvd
- Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- Identity Verification$1.99









