# Text App vs getNod

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: getNod at none against Text App's 7. Text App's advantage is device support and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Text App | getNod |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-app-text-plus-phone-call/id6443524397/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 50 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | — |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Zehou Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646857114) | [Anupam Chugh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459739274) |

## What reviewers say

### Text App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-app-text-plus-phone-call/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


### getNod

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/getnod/id6761169513)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text App free?

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

### Is getNod free?

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

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*