Comparison

ValPhone vs 1SimpleTEXT

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

Head to head
About

ValPhone

This business communication app allows users to make and receive calls and texts using their company's phone numbers directly from their iPhone. It supports multiple business numbers and offers features like group texting and reusable text templates for efficient customer interaction on the go.

Highlights
  • Use business phone numbers on iPhone
  • Multiple business numbers supported
  • Group and direct texting
  • Call US-based numbers
  • Reusable text templates
  • CRM data sync
Features
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ValPhone is an enterprise cloud contact center that transforms your iPhone into a powerful business communication hub. Make calls, send SMS, and manage client communications directly from your dedicated business phone numbers—without carrying a second device or losing critical data that belongs in your CRM! Whether you’re closing deals, supporting clients, or collaborating on the go, ValPhone ensures your team stays connected, responsive, and organized. --- ### **Key Features:** **1. Multi-Line Business Phone System** * Assign and manage any number of dedicated business phone numbers for your company. * Allow team members to access and place calls/texts from any business line with 1-tap outbound line switching. * Call any United States phone number with crystal-clear HD voice quality. **2. Two-Way SMS & Group Messaging** * Send and receive business text messages directly on your iPhone. * Full support for 1-on-1 conversations and multi-party group texting with any US-based phone number. * Live unread message badges and persistent notifications keep you on top of every customer inquiry. **3. Unified Call History, Recordings & Voicemails** * Review all inbound, outbound, and missed calls in a single, intuitive activity feed. * Listen to call recordings and voicemails directly inside the app. * Smart filtering to instantly view only recordings or voicemails with one tap. **4. Streamlined Active Call Experience** * Clean in-call control center with Mute, Keypad, Speaker, Hold, and Call Transfer. * Real-time status indicators (Ringing, Connected, On-Hold) and live duration timers. **5. Integrated Contact Management** * Seamless contact lookup with fast search across names, phone numbers, and job titles. * Quick-action shortcuts to dial or text contacts instantly from your address book. * Create and update contact details on the fly. **6. Automated CRM & Workspace Sync** * Keep your entire organization in sync—calls, texts, and customer notes link back to your Valstorm CRM workspace automatically. * Never miss a sale or service request while out of the office! --- *Note: An active Valstorm / ValPhone account is required to use this application.*

About

1SimpleTEXT

Features
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With 1SimpleTEXT, you can send and receive texts from your 1SimpleCONNECT business phone numbers. Make and receive text messages using your business phone number! Use your business phone number to text instead of your personal number Send and receive text and picture messages to/from any cell phone number in the continental US View your messages on multiple devices: Use your account on multiple devices with one sign-in Access your messages from any computer via your browser (Chrome/Firefox/Edge) Multiple users can access the same number so you or your team can reply to any message Now your customers can communicate with you with the ease and convenience that they have when texting with friends and family. No need to download a separate messaging “app” to contact you - they can simply text your business number and get in touch.

Screenshots

ValPhone4 screens
1SimpleTEXT3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: 1SimpleTEXT at 13.0 against ValPhone's 15.1. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
ValPhone versus 1SimpleTEXT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterValPhone1SimpleTEXT
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB50 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperValstorm LLCTextable

In-app purchases

None

ValPhone

No in-app purchases

None

1SimpleTEXT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ValPhone free?
ValPhone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 1SimpleTEXT free?
1SimpleTEXT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ValPhone or 1SimpleTEXT have ads?
Neither ValPhone nor 1SimpleTEXT shows ads.

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