# Text App vs Ekkle.App

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ekkle.App at none against Text App's 7. Text App's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text App sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Ekkle.App asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text App | Ekkle.App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-apptexting-and-calling-app/id6443524397/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 42 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Zehou Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646857114) | [Bryan Cirlot](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828492529) |

## What reviewers say

### Text App

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

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:** 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


### Ekkle.App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ekkleapp/id6758966234)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text App free?

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

### Is Ekkle.App free?

Ekkle.App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Text App or Ekkle.App have ads?

Neither Text App nor Ekkle.App shows ads.

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