# Text App vs Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling

The clearest difference is rating: Text App at 4.6 against Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling's 4.3. Text App also leads on ratings volume (3.5K vs 529) and device support (3 vs 1). Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling's advantage is chart position (#115 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text App sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text App has 3.5K ratings behind it against 529, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Text App's written reviews are positive against 23% of Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling's.

Text App ships an update every 2 months, Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text App | Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-apptexting-and-calling-app/id6443524397/reviews)** | [4.3 (529 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/free-text-app-plus-2nd-calling/id6463125365/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 529 |
| Positive reviews | **29.6% of reviews** | 22.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#115** |
| Size | 42 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Zehou Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646857114) | [Crowded Road](https://appshunter.io/developer/289906242) |

## What reviewers say

### Text App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-apptexting-and-calling-app/id6443524397)

Protect your personal number by getting a private second phone number for calls and texts. Use WiFi or cellular data without using cell minutes. Ideal for work, social situations, and international communication.

**Highlights:** Private second phone number, Make calls and send texts, Use WiFi or cellular data, No cell minutes used, International calls and SMS/MMS, Multiple phone numbers available

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| quarter | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| 100 Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Points | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Points | $15.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Points | $28.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth calls and messages
- 💡 Interesting app
- 🚀 Good improvement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not connect on time to calls
- 💰 Not free, have to pay for subscription and points
- 🐛 Doesn't work, scam
- 🐛 Unwanted calls
- 🐛 Doesn't let you text without paying extra

**Reported bugs**

- Couldn't get a local phone number
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Subscription issues, couldn't cancel

**Requested features**

- More points
- Read mark for messages


### Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/free-text-app-plus-2nd-calling/id6463125365)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Free · Social Networking, #161 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Get a virtual second phone number for affordable local and international calls and unlimited texting worldwide. Manage multiple numbers on one device, block spam, record calls, and share media easily. Stay connected globally without high costs.

**Highlights:** Virtual phone numbers, Unlimited texting, Affordable international calls, Multiple numbers on one device, Spam blocker, Call recording, Group messaging

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FreeText Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Text Subscription | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Text Subscription | $115.99 | per year |
| Text Subscription | $115.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful texting app
- 👍 Good service
- 👍 Very good
- 👍 Allowed free texting
- 👍 So good so far

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Not free at all
- ❌ Deceptive app name
- ❌ Misleading advertisement
- ❌ Charged without consent
- ❌ Overpriced service

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps charging card after cancellation
- App restricted without explanation
- Messages not delivered
- Cannot text or call after payment
- App doesn't load

**Requested features**

- Connect Disney Channel old
- Add a free tier
- Provide a truly free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text App free?

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

### Is Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling free?

Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Text App or Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling?

Text App is rated higher. Text App averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling averages 4.3 from 529 ratings.

### Do Text App or Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling have ads?

Neither Text App nor Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Text App or Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling?

Text App ships an update every 2 months, and Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling every 4 weeks. Most recently, Text App was updated on October 30, 2026 and Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling on October 30, 2026.

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