# Private Texting SMS Phone Text vs Self

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Private Texting SMS Phone Text at 71% against Self's 14%. Private Texting SMS Phone Text also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (16K vs 8). Self's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Texting SMS Phone Text sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Self sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Private Texting SMS Phone Text holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Texting SMS Phone Text has 16K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Private Texting SMS Phone Text's written reviews are positive against 14% of Self's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Texting SMS Phone Text | Self |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-texting-sms-phone-text/id883312358/reviews)** | [2.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-destructing-messages/id1475409586/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **71.5% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.7 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BinaryPattern](https://appshunter.io/developer/874400678) | [Fanatic Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/488507501) |

## What reviewers say

### Private Texting SMS Phone Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-texting-sms-phone-text/id883312358)

This app provides a secondary phone number for discreet texting and communication, safeguarding your personal number. It supports MMS, allows conversation management, and offers options for permanent or temporary numbers. Ideal for online transactions, dating, and classified ads.

**Highlights:** Anonymous texting with a secondary number, MMS picture messaging support, Conversation and contact separation, Block unwanted numbers, Permanent or temporary number options, Unlimited private messaging

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Texting Line - Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plan (With Trial) | $7.99 | per month |
| Best Value Plan | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Texting Line - Month | $12.99 | per month |
| Texting Line - 3 Month Plan | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 10 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 35 Credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $8.99 | one-time |
| 200 Credits | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Keeps personal information private
- 🚀 Works as expected
- 💡 Useful for anonymous communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive for frequent use
- 🔒 Limited number of free credits
- 🐛 Unreliable, messages fail to send
- 💰 Deceptive subscription practices

**Reported bugs**

- Unknown errors prevent sending messages
- Inconsistent performance, app stops working
- Inability to transfer credits between devices

**Requested features**

- Allow more characters per message
- Provide more free credits
- Add ability to choose phone number
- Improve customer support responsiveness


### Self

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-destructing-messages/id1475409586)

Send messages that automatically disappear after a set time. Control message visibility and ensure sensitive information is deleted permanently from all devices. Integrates seamlessly with iMessage for easy sharing.

**Highlights:** Set message expiration times, Automatic message deletion, Securely share secrets, iMessage integration, No account required

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited messages | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private Texting SMS Phone Text free?

Private Texting SMS Phone Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Self free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Private Texting SMS Phone Text or Self?

Private Texting SMS Phone Text is rated higher. Private Texting SMS Phone Text averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Self averages 2.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do Private Texting SMS Phone Text or Self have ads?

Neither Private Texting SMS Phone Text nor Self shows ads.

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