# Ring4 vs We Text + Call + Message Now

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ring4 at 57% against We Text + Call + Message Now's 0%. Ring4 also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). We Text + Call + Message Now's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ring4 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and We Text + Call + Message Now sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

We Text + Call + Message Now holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ring4 has 2.9K ratings behind it against 536, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Ring4's written reviews are positive against 0% of We Text + Call + Message Now's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ring4 ships an update monthly, We Text + Call + Message Now every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ring4 | We Text + Call + Message Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ring4-second-phone-number/id594763296/reviews) | **[4.7 (536 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/we-text-plus-call-plus-message-now/id6465745750/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 536 |
| Positive reviews | **56.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 105 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ring4, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/554514869) | [Ludmyla Lazarenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706733444) |

## What reviewers say

### Ring4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ring4-second-phone-number/id594763296)

Create a private second phone line for texting and calling without using your personal number. Ideal for online selling, dating, or business, it offers features like call recording and local area codes.  Avoid roaming charges by calling over Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** Multiple private phone lines, Call recording, Local area codes, Private video calling, Voicemail, Block unwanted calls

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Talk & Text for French Mobile Phone Number - Line #1 | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Talk & Text for English Mobile Phone Number - Line #1 | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Talk & Text for US/CA Number - Line #1 | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Talk & Text for US/CA Number - Line #2 | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Talk & Text for US/CA Number - Line #3 | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Talk & Text for US/CA Selected Number - Line #1 | $14.99 | per month |
| Package of 10 credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package of 40 credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Package of 100 credits | $8.99 | one-time |
| Package of 250 credits | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great service
- 🚀 Cheap and affordable
- 🚀 Efficient connectivity
- 👍 Excellent app for business and staying in touch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Accounts suspended under false terms
- 🐛 Unreliable service, unable to make calls or send texts
- 🐛 Deceptive pricing and hidden fees
- 🐛 Poor customer support and unresponsive

**Reported bugs**

- Accounts being limited or disabled for no reason
- Credits not being properly credited
- Inability to generate new numbers
- Frequent app crashes and service interruptions

**Requested features**

- Ability to port numbers away from the app
- Improve text messaging functionality
- Provide a free trial period


### We Text + Call + Message Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/we-text-plus-call-plus-message-now/id6465745750)

Obtain a secondary virtual phone number for your device to manage personal and business communications separately. This app allows you to make and receive calls and texts, protecting your privacy and avoiding the need for a new SIM card or contract.

**Highlights:** Get a virtual second phone number, Make and receive calls and SMS, Separate personal and work life, Protect privacy from spam, Choose US numbers by region, Low-cost international calls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan for Second Number | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan for Second Number | $19.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Plan for Second Number | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Plan with Trial | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| 100 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Credits | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ring4 free?

Ring4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is We Text + Call + Message Now free?

We Text + Call + Message Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ring4 or We Text + Call + Message Now?

We Text + Call + Message Now is rated higher. Ring4 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while We Text + Call + Message Now averages 4.7 from 536 ratings.

### Do Ring4 or We Text + Call + Message Now have ads?

Neither Ring4 nor We Text + Call + Message Now shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ring4 or We Text + Call + Message Now?

Ring4 ships an update monthly, and We Text + Call + Message Now every 4 months. Most recently, Ring4 was updated on November 1, 2026 and We Text + Call + Message Now on October 30, 2026.

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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.*