# Private Texting SMS Phone Text vs Ghost

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Texting SMS Phone Text | Ghost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-texting-sms-phone-text/id883312358/reviews) | **[4.6 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-second-phone-number/id6466671844/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 7.7K |
| Positive reviews | **71.5% of reviews** | 60.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 18 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.7 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BinaryPattern](https://appshunter.io/developer/874400678) | [Openlife AI Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896485364) |

## 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, protecting your personal number. It supports MMS, contact management, and number blocking, ideal for online transactions and dating.

**Highlights:** 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

**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


### Ghost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-second-phone-number/id6466671844)

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.

**Highlights:** Temporary phone number, Unlimited calls, SMS verification codes, Local area codes, VPN protection, Spam shielding, No contracts or SIMs

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VPN Protection | $9.99 | per 2 months |
| Premium | $14.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Multi-Plan - 10 Numbers | $19.99 | per 2 months |
| Premium | $29.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro | $49.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Cuts spam calls
- 🔒 Keeps personal number private
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 👍 Transparent about costs
- 👍 Separate work and personal calls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Verification issues
- 🐛 Unable to send/receive messages
- 🐛 Unavailable area codes
- 🐛 Billing and subscription problems
- 🐛 Unreliable performance

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to delete conversations
- Inconsistent number availability
- Verification texts not received
- Calls not connecting properly

**Requested features**

- Allow multiple numbers and number switching
- Improve 2FA and verification process
- Add more customization and settings options
- Enhance call and messaging capabilities


## 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 Ghost free?

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

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

Ghost is rated higher. Private Texting SMS Phone Text averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Ghost averages 4.6 from 7.7K ratings.

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

Neither Private Texting SMS Phone Text nor Ghost shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Private Texting SMS Phone Text or Ghost?

Private Texting SMS Phone Text ships an update monthly, and Ghost every 9 days. Most recently, Private Texting SMS Phone Text was updated on November 9, 2026 and Ghost on November 9, 2026.

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