# Long Text vs Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App

The clearest difference is rating: Long Text at 5.0 against Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App's 4.1. Long Text also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 32 months) and ratings volume (82 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Long Text asks for nothing beyond the download.

Long Text holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App has 82 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Long Text's written reviews are positive against 83% of Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Long Text ships an update every 32 months, Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Long Text | Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-text-picture-lite/id642097277/reviews)** | [4.1 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textup-2nd-number-text-app/id6755144921/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **82** |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hongwen Yang](https://appshunter.io/developer/390857595) | [Techgear Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/524933495) |

## What reviewers say

### Long Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-text-picture-lite/id642097277)

Create long, scrollable images from text and pictures. Combine multiple photos and text with customizable styles to share stories, conversations, or thoughts.

**Highlights:** Mix text and multiple pictures, Customizable font styles, colors, and sizes, Edit text and images freely, Output to long picture format, Share via social media and email

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textup-2nd-number-text-app/id6755144921)

Get a private second phone number for calling and texting from a single device. Ideal for business, personal use, online shopping, and dating apps, it offers a secure virtual line with features like voicemail and auto call recording.

**Highlights:** Private second phone number, Virtual phone line, Unlimited texting and calls, Voicemail support, Auto call recording, Worldwide virtual numbers

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2nd Phone Number for Texting - Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 2nd Text Number for Texting & Calls | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Text Number Pro - 2nd Phone Number. | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 2nd Number for Text & Calls | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Text Number Pro for Calls & Texts | $10.99 | per month |
| Text Number Pro - Calls & Text App | $10.99 | per month |
| Text App Pro for Calling & Texting. | $10.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Wifi Calling & Texting. | $29.99 | per year |
| Starter Plan - 100 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Silver Plan - 250 Credits | $10.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Long Text free?

Long Text is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App free?

Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Long Text or Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App?

Long Text is rated higher. Long Text averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App averages 4.1 from 82 ratings.

### Do Long Text or Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App have ads?

Neither Long Text nor Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Long Text or Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App?

Long Text ships an update every 32 months, and Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App every 2 weeks. Most recently, Long Text was updated on November 1, 2026 and Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App on October 30, 2026.

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