Comparison

UltraText vs LiveWire

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

Head to head

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About

UltraText

Features

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Ultratext provides you with an additional number and AI integration which determines the needs of the sender, then shares with you for a more efficient text experience. Favored senders are able to text you directly.

About

LiveWire

Features

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LiveWire is a real-time social discovery app for connecting with people nearby. See who's around, send a message, start a call, or meet up in person. LiveWire is built for the moments when proximity matters — at venues, events, neighborhoods, or anywhere you'd want to know who's nearby. Features: • Real-time proximity discovery • Direct messaging and voice/video calls • Customizable privacy controls — choose who can find you • Block, report, and account deletion tools built in • End-to-end encrypted calls LiveWire is for users 13 and over. By using the app, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at livewire.tech

Screenshots

UltraText4 screens

LiveWire1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LiveWire at every 2 weeks against UltraText's monthly. LiveWire also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UltraText ships an update monthly, LiveWire every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

UltraText versus LiveWire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	UltraText	LiveWire
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Monthly	Every 2 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	18.0	15.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	15 MB	67 MB
Age rating	4+	12+
Developer	Jarele Soyinka	No Number

In-app purchases

None

UltraText

No in-app purchases

None

LiveWire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UltraText free?

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

Is LiveWire free?

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

Do UltraText or LiveWire have ads?

Neither UltraText nor LiveWire shows ads.

Which is updated more often, UltraText or LiveWire?

UltraText ships an update monthly, and LiveWire every 2 weeks. Most recently, UltraText was updated on October 8, 2026 and LiveWire on October 8, 2026.