Text Me vs TEKYMO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
TEKYMO
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Tekymo is a dynamic social platform built specifically for the youth sports community—bringing athletes, parents, coaches, and fans together in one connected space. Designed to capture the energy and passion of the game, Tekymo makes it easy to share moments, track progress, and stay engaged with teams and leagues. Whether it's posting game schedules, celebrating wins, or following your favorite players, Tekymo creates a digital home for everything youth sports. The platform empowers young athletes to showcase their journey, while giving families and coaches the tools to support and stay involved every step of the way. Key features include: • Social feeds dedicated to teams, players, and leagues • Photo and video sharing for game highlights and milestones • Player profiles to track performance and growth • Team communication tools for schedules, updates, and announcements • A safe, community-focused environment tailored for youth
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TEKYMO at none against Text Me's 10. TEKYMO also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Text Me's advantage is chart position (#11 vs unranked). On price and device support 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 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. TEKYMO asks for nothing beyond the download.
Text Me ships an update fortnightly, TEKYMO every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Text Me | TEKYMO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (674K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 674K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #11 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 234 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TextMe, Inc. | Soukonpa LLC |
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
TEKYMO
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
- Premium Features3 Days trial4 variants$7.997 Days
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- Premium Features7 Days trial3 variants$7.997 Days
- 100 TextMe Credits$1.99
TEKYMO
No in-app purchases









