Comparison

Text App vs Hood Watcher

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Private second phone number
  • Calls and texts via Wi-Fi/cellular data
  • No cell minutes used
  • International calls and SMS
  • Multiple phone numbers available
Features
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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

About

Hood Watcher

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Text App4 screens
Hood Watcher4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Text App versus Hood Watcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText AppHood Watcher
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB66 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShenzhen 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

7 purchases

Text App

Subscriptions3
  • monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • quarter$14.993 Months
  • yearly$49.991 Year
One-time4
  • 100 Points$2.99
  • 500 Points$12.99
  • 1000 Points$15.99
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  • 2000 Points$28.99
4 purchases

Hood Watcher

Subscriptions4
  • Member Monthly$1.001 Month
  • Community Monthly$2.491 Month
  • Member Yearly$5.991 Year
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  • Community Yearly$24.001 Year

Questions

Is Text App free?
Text App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hood Watcher free?
Hood Watcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Text App or Hood Watcher have ads?
Neither Text App nor Hood Watcher shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Text App or Hood Watcher?
Text App ships an update every 2 months, and Hood Watcher every 6 months. Most recently, Text App was updated on November 7, 2026 and Hood Watcher on October 31, 2026.

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