# Talk Now vs Text Simplified

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Text Simplified at none against Talk Now's 7. Text Simplified also leads on ads (none vs shown). Talk Now's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talk Now sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Text Simplified asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talk Now | Text Simplified |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-now-second-call-and-text/id6768362764/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ion Ursu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814840359) | [Ariolu LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781789360) |

## What reviewers say

### Talk Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-now-second-call-and-text/id6768362764)

Obtain and utilize virtual phone numbers for private calls and texts without revealing your real number. Manage multiple communication lines for personal or business use from a single platform.

**Highlights:** Virtual phone numbers from multiple countries, Make and receive calls, Send and receive SMS, Privacy protection, Separate personal and business communication, Secure communication, Digital number management

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Second Number Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Second Number Month Trial | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Second Number Year | $59.99 | per year |
| 17 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 55 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 120 Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| 185 Coins | $17.99 | one-time |


### Text Simplified

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-simplified/id6803697784)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talk Now free?

Talk Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Text Simplified free?

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

### Do Talk Now or Text Simplified have ads?

Talk Now shows ads; Text Simplified does not.

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