Private Texting SMS Phone Text vs Ghost
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Private Texting SMS Phone Text
This app provides a secondary phone number for discreet texting, protecting your personal number. It supports MMS, contact management, and number blocking, ideal for online transactions and dating.
- Anonymous texting with a new phone number
- MMS picture messaging support
- Block unwanted numbers
- Permanent or temporary number options
- Separate conversations and contacts
- Burn and replace phone numbers
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Text anyone with a new phone number without exposing your private number. Smiley private texting is the best texting app for protecting your real phone number. Your personal phone number is kept private and your privacy is protected. With Smiley Private Texting - protecting your privacy is easy! Get a private phone number in the US or Canada. Text anyone with a real second line phone number. Sign up today and begin to text now. Phone numbers and texting require a subscription - free trial available. Features: - Supports MMS picture image messaging - Keep your conversations and contacts separate from your private phone - Block phone numbers you are no longer interested in texting or getting messages from - Use permanent or temporary phone numbers and guard your privacy online - Text privately with unlimited messaging, using our anonymous phone numbers Using Smiley Private Texting is simple! 1. Just install and open the app. 2. Enter a number you would like to text. 3. Send as many texts as you want. Your contact will see them come from your new number. 4. When your contact replies, you will get their message delivered to the app. Protect your identity today and text now in peace, knowing that your personal phone number is not exposed. When you're done, burn your phone number, plus get a new second line phone number when you start using the app. Smiley private texting is ideal for: + Online dating + Ebay, Etsy + Posting ads on Craigslist, contacting ads you found online + Online ecommerce listings and sites + Texting from a 2nd line PRO Account Plan for new alternative phone numbers: - Your subscription automatically renews monthly and charged within 24 hours prior to the end of current subscription unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription. - You can manage your subscription and switch off the auto-renewal by going to your account settings after purchase. - You cannot cancel the current subscription during the active subscription period. - Any unused part or time-span of a free trial period will be forfeited, as soon as you purchase a subscription. - Privacy Policy - https://binarypattern.com/privacy - Terms of Service - https://binarypattern.com/terms You may not use the service for sending a prank text, fake text, spoof text or for anonymous texting. The recipient you text will not know who you are (unless you tell them!), however you are never completely anonymous when texting. If you break these terms, your device will be banned and your identity might be revealed to the relevant authorities. You must be at least 13 years old to use the service. Not for 911 emergency services.
Ghost
Get a private, local phone number to stop spam and protect your identity. Receive texts, make unlimited calls, and use a temporary number for online sign-ups and transactions without revealing your real number.
- Temporary phone number
- Unlimited calls
- SMS verification codes
- Local area codes
- VPN protection
- Spam shielding
- No contracts or SIMs
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GHOST: A TEMPORARY PHONE NUMBER TO STOP SPAM & PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY Ghost gives you 5 secure, local phone numbers in seconds so you can receive texts and make unlimited calls—all without ever exposing your real number. Whether you're signing up for online services, selling items, or just guarding your personal privacy, Ghost ensures your real phone stays hidden and spam-free. Why Ghost is essential for privacy and spam protection: SMS TEXTS: Receive SMS verification codes, notifications, and messages without linking them to your personal phone number. UNLIMITED CALLS: Make and receive as many calls as you want from your Ghost number—no pay-as-you-go credits or minute caps. LOCAL AREA CODE: Pick a number in 200+ U.S., Canada, or U.K. area codes—even if you're overseas—so you appear local and avoid long-distance charges. VPN PROTECTION: Encrypt your internet connection with industry-grade encryption. No logging of your browsing activity REAL-TIME SPAM SHIELDING: Use your Ghost number whenever you suspect an online form, classified ad, or loyalty program will flood you with unwanted texts. Guard your real line against junk messages. PRIVACY: Caller ID shows only your Ghost number—never your name or personal details. Keep your identity safe when dealing with strangers. NO CONTRACTS, NO SIMS: Everything lives in-app—no need to swap SIM cards or sign a long-term plan. Pause or cancel at any time. TEMPORARY PHONE NUMBER: Delete your Ghost number instantly whenever you're done. Perfect for one-time verifications or short-term projects. Top reasons to get a Ghost number: ONLINE VERIFICATIONS: Receive authentication codes from banks, social apps, marketplaces, or any service that requires SMS—even if it's from overseas. CLASSIFIEDS & BUY/SELL: Post items for sale without giving out your real line. Delete the number once the sale is complete and block any follow-up spam. SIGN-UPS & PROMOTIONS: Give out your Ghost number to retailers or newsletters instead of your personal line. Keep coupons coming—spam stays out. TRAVEL & TEMPORARY USE: Grab a local area code in the place you're visiting. Make local calls without roaming fees, and receive local SMS (e.g., hotel confirmations, ride-share codes). PROFESSIONAL LISTINGS: Secure a second number for work calls or business listings—when you're ready, retire it with a tap to avoid unwanted contacts. HOW IT WORKS: PICK A LOCAL NUMBER: Choose from 200+ area codes in the U.S., Canada, or U.K. SMS MESSAGES: Instantly view incoming text messages from apps, services, or anyone who texts your Ghost number. MAKE UNLIMITED CALLS: Use VoIP-based calling in-app to dial any number in the U.S. & Canada at no additional cost. DELETE OR RENEW: Keep your number as long as you need it—cancel or replace it at any time to disappear from unwanted contact lists. Subscription pricing and terms: Ghost requires an auto-renewing every two month subscription at $50 every two months or $60 every two months for access to unlimited calling and receiving texts from a local temporary phone number. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://www.joinghostapp.com/privacy-policy-official Terms of Service: https://www.joinghostapp.com/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Private Texting SMS Phone Text at free with in-app purchases against Ghost's subscription. Private Texting SMS Phone Text also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 60%). Ghost's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Private Texting SMS Phone Text sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Ghost sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ghost holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16K and 7.7K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Private Texting SMS Phone Text's written reviews are positive against 60% of Ghost's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Private Texting SMS Phone Text ships an update monthly, Ghost every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.
| Parameter | Private Texting SMS Phone Text | Ghost |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (16K ratings) | 4.6 (7.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.5% of reviews — better | 60.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16K — better | 7.7K |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.7 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 149 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BinaryPattern | Openlife AI Inc |
Customer experience
Private Texting SMS Phone Text
Ghost
User reviews
Private Texting SMS Phone Text
From 16K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Keeps personal information private
- 🚀 Works as expected
- 💡 Useful for anonymous communication
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive for frequent use
- 🔒 Limited number of free credits
- 🐛 Unreliable, messages fail to send
- 💰 Deceptive subscription practices
Ghost
From 7.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Cuts spam calls
- 🔒 Keeps personal number private
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 👍 Transparent about costs
- 👍 Separate work and personal calls
Room to improve
- 🐛 Verification issues
- 🐛 Unable to send/receive messages
- 🐛 Unavailable area codes
- 🐛 Billing and subscription problems
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
Bugs and requests
Private Texting SMS Phone Text
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unknown errors prevent sending messages
- Inconsistent performance, app stops working
- Inability to transfer credits between devices
Requested features
4 requests- Allow more characters per message
- Provide more free credits
- Add ability to choose phone number
- Improve customer support responsiveness
Ghost
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to delete conversations
- Inconsistent number availability
- Verification texts not received
- Calls not connecting properly
Requested features
4 requests- Allow multiple numbers and number switching
- Improve 2FA and verification process
- Add more customization and settings options
- Enhance call and messaging capabilities
In-app purchases
Private Texting SMS Phone Text
- Premium Plan$4.991 Month
- Texting Line - Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
- Premium Plan (With Trial)3 Days trial$7.991 Month
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- Best Value Plan$9.993 Months
- Texting Line - Month3 Days trial$12.991 Month
- Texting Line - 3 Month Plan3 Days trial$29.993 Months
- 10 Credits$2.99
- 35 Credits$5.99
- 100 Credits$8.99
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- 200 Credits$14.99
Ghost
- Pro$4.997 Days
- Pro$6.997 Days
- Pro$9.997 Days
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- VPN Protection$9.992 Months
- Premium$14.992 Months
- Pro$14.991 Year
- Multi-Plan - 10 Numbers$19.992 Months
- Premium$29.992 Months
- Pro$49.992 Months
- Pro$139.991 Year
Questions
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