Comparison

Reverse Lookup vs TextShift

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Reverse Lookup

Instantly access a comprehensive online directory to find information about people, businesses, and devices. Quickly look up phone numbers, addresses, IMEI, serial numbers, and VINs to verify identities or gather details.

Highlights
  • Reverse Phone Number Lookup
  • Reverse Address Lookup
  • Business Records Lookup
  • Phone IMEI Lookup
  • VIN Lookup
  • Email Lookup
Features
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Get accurate and up-to-date data in seconds through Reverse Lookup Search, the most trusted online directory & reverse lookup service! With Reverse Lookup Search, you can quickly find information about people you may have lost contact with, verify the identity of a business contact, look up if a device is locked, look up vehicle specs and market data, or look up an unknown caller. Download the free Reverse Lookup app to access: * Reverse Phone Number Lookup * Reverse Address Lookup * Business Records Lookup * Phone IMEI Lookup * Computer Serial Number Lookup * Email Lookup * VIN Lookup * And more...

About

TextShift

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TextShift lets you securely encode and decode text in seconds. Share messages with confidence — only people with the correct keyword can read them. Privacy first Protect your text with simple keyword-based encoding. Keep your messages safe from unwanted access. Fast and easy No setup required. Enter your text, choose a keyword, and instantly encode or decode. Face ID & biometric unlock Secure your data with Face ID or biometric authentication. Access your content quickly and safely. App shortcuts Save your favorite keywords and access them directly from your home screen. Start encoding or decoding instantly. Share instantly Send encoded text to your friends with one tap using your favorite apps. Flexible usage • Encode and decode text instantly • Save and reuse your favorite keywords • Upgrade for higher usage limits Designed for simplicity, speed, and privacy. Try TextShift today and take control of your private messages.

Screenshots

Reverse Lookup4 screens
TextShift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TextShift at every 2 days against Reverse Lookup's every 14 months. TextShift also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Reverse Lookup sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and TextShift sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reverse Lookup ships an update every 14 months, TextShift every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Reverse Lookup versus TextShift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReverse LookupTextShift
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (68 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings68 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB19 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTECHOOK, LLCThomas Jordan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Reverse Lookup

One-time2
  • 5 Coins$0.99
  • 22 Coins$3.99
2 purchases

TextShift

One-time2
  • Light Rate Limit$4.99
  • Non Rate Limit$19.99

Questions

Is Reverse Lookup free?
Reverse Lookup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TextShift free?
TextShift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reverse Lookup or TextShift have ads?
Neither Reverse Lookup nor TextShift shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reverse Lookup or TextShift?
Reverse Lookup ships an update every 14 months, and TextShift every 2 days. Most recently, Reverse Lookup was updated on October 12, 2026 and TextShift on October 15, 2026.

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