# Text ON vs SMS Expert Lite

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SMS Expert Lite at none against Text ON's 11. SMS Expert Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text ON sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. SMS Expert Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text ON | SMS Expert Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-on-call-now-second-phone/id6443879123/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 102 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 14.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [APPSTER LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625900371) | [LTCG, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583963628) |

## What reviewers say

### Text ON

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-on-call-now-second-phone/id6443879123)

Acquire a virtual phone number without a physical SIM card for private calls and texts. Ideal for travelers, online registrations, or a dedicated work/personal line. Offers flexible plans and credit packs for usage.

**Highlights:** Buy virtual US numbers, Send text and multimedia messages, View call and message history, Manage multiple numbers, Flexible tariff plans, Delete message history

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access (1 week trial) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Full access (1 month) | $19.99 | per month |
| Full Access (3 months) | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Full Access (6 months) | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| Full Access (12 months, trial) | $59.99 | per year |
| 100 credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 250 Credits (+50 Bonus) | $6.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits (+100 Bonus) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits (+200 Bonus) | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Credits (+400 Bonus) | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Credits (+600 Bonus) | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Fast response

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing issues
- 🐛 Unreliable service
- 🐛 Delivery issues
- 🔒 Account freezing
- 💰 Paid service issues

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to send messages
- Incompatible with some devices
- Purchased credits not credited

**Requested features**

- Whatsapp verification support
- Support for international numbers


### SMS Expert Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-expert-lite/id6446123725)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text ON free?

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

### Is SMS Expert Lite free?

SMS Expert Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Text ON or SMS Expert Lite have ads?

Text ON shows ads; SMS Expert Lite does not.

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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.*