Textplug vs YardCode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Textplug
Obtain virtual phone numbers from over 180 countries for app and social media verification. This platform offers a reliable way to get a second number without needing a physical SIM card.
- Virtual second numbers
- 180+ countries supported
- App verification
- Social media verification
- Telecommunications platform
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Textplug is a telecommunications platform that provides virtual second number of over 180+ countries for any app or social media verification.
YardCode
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YardCode is Nigeria’s smartest digital addressing system. It gives every location a short, unique code that is easy to say, share, and use. Whether you are at home, in the office, at an event, or in a remote village, YardCode makes your location easy to find. Features 1. Create a unique YardCode for any location in Nigeria 2. Accuracy down to 1.3 meters for pinpoint navigation 3. Share your YardCode through SMS, email, or messaging apps 4. Use with delivery, logistics, and emergency services 5. Custom codes for events, businesses, or personal branding 6. Works with GPS for reliable mapping 7. API integration for developers and service providers 8. Interactive map to view and explore YardCode zones Why use YardCode Traditional addresses in Nigeria are often unreliable. YardCode solves this by creating clear, digital addresses that work for people, apps, and machines. It is simple for humans to communicate and precise enough for drones and autonomous vehicles.
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Verdict
Textplug and YardCode are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Textplug ships an update every 2 months, YardCode every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Textplug | YardCode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TEXTPLUG TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria Limited |
Bugs and requests
Textplug
Reported bugs
3 issues- App not opening
- Purchased services not working as expected
- Verification codes not being delivered
Requested features
3 requests- Provide clear information about services
- Improve reliability of verification codes
- Allow users to easily withdraw their money
YardCode
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Textplug
No in-app purchases
YardCode
No in-app purchases
