# TextByChoice vs Talk and Text

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TextByChoice at none against Talk and Text's 10. Talk and Text's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talk and Text sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. TextByChoice asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TextByChoice against 4.9 for Talk and Text. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talk and Text has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | TextByChoice | Talk and Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textbychoice/id6446106943/reviews)** | [4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-and-text-phone-me-plus/id6810854652/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TextByChoice](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725233551) | [Alexandru Baciu](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789637859) |

## What reviewers say

### TextByChoice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textbychoice/id6446106943)

Manage your business text messages on the go. Send and receive messages, pictures, links, and attachments in real time. Easily switch between multiple accounts and receive instant notifications.

**Highlights:** Real-time SMS management, Send/receive pictures & links, Multiple account switching, Instant message notifications, Cloud Chat integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Talk and Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-and-text-phone-me-plus/id6810854652)

Obtain a secondary phone number for calls and texts without needing a physical SIM card. This service offers a private line for various uses, including work or online sign-ups, keeping your personal number secure and your contacts separate.

**Highlights:** Instant second phone number, Separate calls and texts, Automatic spam blocking, Keep personal number private, Works over Wi-Fi or data, Switch or replace number anytime

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Full Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Full Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Full Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Full Access | $59.99 | per year |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TextByChoice free?

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

### Is Talk and Text free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TextByChoice or Talk and Text?

TextByChoice is rated higher. TextByChoice averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Talk and Text averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do TextByChoice or Talk and Text have ads?

Neither TextByChoice nor Talk and Text shows ads.

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