Text App vs Hood Watcher
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Text App
Protect your personal number by using a private second phone number for calls and texts. Make calls and send messages over Wi-Fi or cellular data without using your cell minutes. Offers international calling and SMS at competitive prices.
- Private second phone number
- Calls and texts via Wi-Fi/cellular data
- No cell minutes used
- International calls and SMS
- Multiple phone numbers available
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Bothered by exposing your personal phone number to people you don't trust at work or in social situations? 2nd number helps! This APP is your private second phone number app - make calls & texts via WiFi or cellular data, no cell minutes used, all with the private second number calling + texting app. WHY USE ME FOR CALLS AND TEXTS? - Subscribers receive 100 free text messages or 50 minutes of talk time per month - Get phone numbers to call or text in the United States and Canada - Use better prices to make international calls and send SMS and MMS - More phone numbers to choose from ==== IN APP SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS ==== -CallMe Subscription Provides: Yearly price: $49.99 Quarter price: $14.49 Monthly price: $5.99 - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase -Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. -Subscriptions may be managed by the user by going to Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://phone.zehougroup.xyz/zhphoneprivacy.html Terms of use:: https://phone.zehougroup.xyz/zhphonetermsofuse.html
Hood Watcher
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HoodWatcher helps you stay connected and keep your neighborhood safe. Get instant alerts for suspicious activity, burglaries, and medical emergencies, and respond quickly when seconds matter. Create or join neighborhood communities to connect with neighbors, organize zones, and manage alert groups for better coordination. Share photos and details of incidents, track alert history, and ensure your community stays informed. Key Features: Instant alerts for suspicious activity, burglaries, and medical emergencies Create or join private neighborhood communities Organize communities into zones and alert groups Share photos and detailed reports of incidents Track alert history and notifications Quick actions to contact police, ambulance, or neighbors Secure authentication and private community control Perfect for homeowners, families, community watch groups, and anyone who wants a safer neighborhood. Download HoodWatcher to stay aware and help build a connected, secure community. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Text App at every 2 months against Hood Watcher's every 6 months. Text App also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 App sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Hood Watcher sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Text App ships an update every 2 months, Hood Watcher every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Text App | Hood Watcher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (3.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Zehou Technology Co., Ltd. | Peniela Finekaso |
Bugs and requests
Text App
Reported bugs
4 issues- Couldn't get a local phone number
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Subscription issues, couldn't cancel
Requested features
2 requests- More points
- Read mark for messages
Hood Watcher
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Text App
- monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- quarter$14.993 Months
- yearly$49.991 Year
- 100 Points$2.99
- 500 Points$12.99
- 1000 Points$15.99
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- 2000 Points$28.99
Hood Watcher
- Member Monthly$1.001 Month
- Community Monthly$2.491 Month
- Member Yearly$5.991 Year
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- Community Yearly$24.001 Year









