Comparison

Text App vs NeighborCircle

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

NeighborCircle

Features
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NeighborCircle brings your neighborhood to life by connecting trusted community members who help each other with everyday needs. Build or join a trusted local community and start requesting or offering services — on your terms, at prices you set. What you can do with NeighborCircle: Post service requests and get help from neighbors you trust Offer your skills and services to your local community Set your own prices and availability Connect with verified neighbors nearby Message directly within the app Build a reputation through community reviews Why NeighborCircle? Your neighborhood is full of talented, helpful people. NeighborCircle makes it easy to find them — and for them to find you. Whether you need help with errands, home tasks, or local expertise, your community is ready to help. Download NeighborCircle and start building your trusted neighborhood network today.

Screenshots

Text App4 screens
NeighborCircle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NeighborCircle at none against Text App's 7. NeighborCircle also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Text App's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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. NeighborCircle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text App ships an update every 2 months, NeighborCircle every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Text App versus NeighborCircle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText AppNeighborCircle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB36 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperShenzhen Zehou Technology Co., Ltd.Meeta Khullar

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

NeighborCircle

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
None

NeighborCircle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Text App free?
Text App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NeighborCircle free?
NeighborCircle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Text App or NeighborCircle have ads?
Neither Text App nor NeighborCircle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Text App or NeighborCircle?
Text App ships an update every 2 months, and NeighborCircle every 2 weeks. Most recently, Text App was updated on November 7, 2026 and NeighborCircle on October 31, 2026.

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