# Text messaging vs Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App at 100% against Text messaging's 0%. Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text messaging sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App has 51 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Text messaging's written reviews are positive against 100% of Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App's.

Text messaging ships an update every 7 months, Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text messaging | Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-messaging/id6569246841/reviews) | **[4.2 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textup-2nd-number-text-app/id6755144921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **51** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Krutagna Infotech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712452317) | [Techgear Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/524933495) |

## What reviewers say

### Text messaging

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-messaging/id6569246841)

Consolidate multiple social media accounts and messaging services into a single, streamlined application. Save device storage by accessing various platforms like Instagram, WhatsApp, and Gmail without needing separate apps. Features include dual-account support, customizable interfaces, and enhanced security options.

**Highlights:** Single-click access to multiple apps, Dual-account support for same platforms, Customizable interface, Efficient space saving, Optional passcode lock, AI-powered chatbot for messages, New camera effects for photos/videos

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Access | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Access | $9.99 | per year |


### Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textup-2nd-number-text-app/id6755144921)

Get a private second phone number for calling and texting from a single device. Ideal for business, personal use, online shopping, and dating apps, it offers a secure virtual line with features like voicemail and auto call recording.

**Highlights:** Private second phone number, Virtual phone line, Unlimited texting and calls, Voicemail support, Auto call recording, Worldwide virtual numbers

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2nd Phone Number for Texting - Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 2nd Text Number for Texting & Calls | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Text Number Pro - 2nd Phone Number. | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 2nd Number for Text & Calls | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Text Number Pro for Calls & Texts | $10.99 | per month |
| Text Number Pro - Calls & Text App | $10.99 | per month |
| Text App Pro for Calling & Texting. | $10.99 | per month |
| Text Now from 2nd Phone Number Pro | $10.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Wifi Calling & Texting. | $29.99 | per year |
| Starter Plan - 100 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Silver Plan - 250 Credits | $10.99 | one-time |
| Gold Plan - 500 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text messaging free?

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

### Is Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App free?

Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Text messaging or Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App?

Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App is rated higher. Text messaging averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App averages 4.2 from 51 ratings.

### Do Text messaging or Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App have ads?

Text messaging shows ads; Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text messaging or Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App?

Text messaging ships an update every 7 months, and Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App every 10 days. Most recently, Text messaging was updated on October 6, 2026 and Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App on October 5, 2026.

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