# Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling vs Happlace

The clearest difference is rating: Happlace at 5.0 against Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling's 4.3. Happlace also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling's advantage is ratings volume (534 vs 1) and chart position (#110 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Happlace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Happlace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling has 534 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling ships an update monthly, Happlace every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling | Happlace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (534 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/free-text-app-plus-2nd-calling/id6463125365/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happlace/id6757726879/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **534** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 22.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#110** | — |
| Size | 112 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Crowded Road](https://appshunter.io/developer/289906242) | [Happlace LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868550302) |

## What reviewers say

### Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/free-text-app-plus-2nd-calling/id6463125365)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Free · Social Networking, #134 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app provides a second phone number for affordable local and international calls and unlimited texting worldwide. It helps maintain privacy, manage different life aspects, and separate personal and business communications. Features include call recording, spam blocking, and group messaging.

**Highlights:** Virtual phone numbers, Affordable calls, Unlimited texting, Spam blocker, Call recording, Group messaging, Media sharing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FreeText Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Text Subscription | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Text Subscription | $115.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful texting app
- 👍 Good service
- 👍 Very good
- 👍 Allowed free texting
- 👍 So good so far

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Not free at all
- ❌ Deceptive app name
- ❌ Misleading advertisement
- ❌ Charged without consent
- ❌ Overpriced service

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps charging card after cancellation
- App restricted without explanation
- Messages not delivered
- Cannot text or call after payment
- App doesn't load

**Requested features**

- Connect Disney Channel old
- Add a free tier
- Provide a truly free version


### Happlace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happlace/id6757726879)

A private social media app designed for genuine connections with real friends and family. It features a chronological feed, question prompts for deeper sharing, and private photo albums, all without public metrics or algorithms.

**Highlights:** Private inner circle only, Chronological feed, Question bank for prompts, Private photo albums, Per-post privacy settings, Deep 1:1 conversations, No public metrics (likes, followers)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Happlace Plus – Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Happlace Plus – Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling free?

Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Happlace free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling or Happlace?

Happlace is rated higher. Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling averages 4.3 out of 5 from 534 ratings, while Happlace averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling or Happlace have ads?

Neither Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling nor Happlace shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling or Happlace?

Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling ships an update monthly, and Happlace every 4 days. Most recently, Free Text App Plus 2nd Calling was updated on November 7, 2026 and Happlace on October 31, 2026.

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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.*