# #Phone vs Text App

#Phone and Text App both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 29% of Text App's written reviews are positive against 0% of #Phone's. Text App also leads on chart position (#186 vs unranked) and ratings volume (784 vs 188). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. #Phone sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Text App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for #Phone against 4.4 for Text App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 188 and 784 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of #Phone's written reviews are positive against 29% of Text App's.

#Phone ships an update every 3 weeks, Text App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | #Phone | Text App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-second-number/id6504142697/reviews)** | [4.4 (784 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-app-phone-call-app/id6740280451/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 188 | **784** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **28.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#186** |
| Size | 45 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CurrentBlack LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508642995) | [建洲 欧阳](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789135595) |

## What reviewers say

### #Phone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-second-number/id6504142697)

Obtain a dedicated second phone number for calls and SMS directly from your device. This app allows you to separate personal and work communications, protect your privacy, and manage your contacts with ease. Enjoy HD voice quality and a smart dialer without needing an extra SIM card.

**Highlights:** Dedicated second phone number, Make calls and send SMS, HD voice quality, Smart dialer, Private and secure communication, No extra SIM card needed

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $6.99 | per month |
| 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Year | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Change Phone Number | $2.99 | one-time |


### Text App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-app-phone-call-app/id6740280451)

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Obtain a dedicated phone number for calls and texts, enhancing privacy by not sharing personal information. Enjoy cost-effective communication over WiFi or cellular data, avoiding roaming fees. Experience VoIP calling with free trial options.

**Highlights:** Get a real phone number, Make calls and send texts, Protect privacy, Call over WiFi or cellular data, Avoid roaming charges, VoIP calling

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 200 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 400 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is #Phone free?

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

### Is Text App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, #Phone or Text App?

#Phone is rated higher. #Phone averages 4.5 out of 5 from 188 ratings, while Text App averages 4.4 from 784 ratings.

### Do #Phone or Text App have ads?

Neither #Phone nor Text App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, #Phone or Text App?

#Phone ships an update every 3 weeks, and Text App fortnightly. Most recently, #Phone was updated on November 4, 2026 and Text App on October 30, 2026.

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