# Private Texting SMS Phone Text vs Ruby Wireless Sensor

The clearest difference is rating: Ruby Wireless Sensor at 5.0 against Private Texting SMS Phone Text's 4.4. Ruby Wireless Sensor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13). Private Texting SMS Phone Text's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Texting SMS Phone Text sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Ruby Wireless Sensor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ruby Wireless Sensor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Texting SMS Phone Text has 16K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Private Texting SMS Phone Text ships an update monthly, Ruby Wireless Sensor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Texting SMS Phone Text | Ruby Wireless Sensor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-texting-sms-phone-text/id883312358/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruby-wireless-sensor/id6473813823/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BinaryPattern](https://appshunter.io/developer/874400678) | [Crystal Instruments Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/496441607) |

## What reviewers say

### Private Texting SMS Phone Text

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

Communicate with a new, temporary, or permanent phone number without revealing your personal number. Protect your privacy while texting, sending pictures, and managing contacts separately. Ideal for online transactions and dating.

**Highlights:** New phone number for texting, MMS picture messaging support, Separate conversations and contacts, Block unwanted numbers, Permanent or temporary numbers, Unlimited private messaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| 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 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $8.99 | one-time |
| 200 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 Credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1,500 Credits | $79.99 | 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


### Ruby Wireless Sensor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruby-wireless-sensor/id6473813823)

Connect to a compact wireless sensor to monitor mechanical structures. View real-time vibration data and manage the device via Bluetooth.

**Highlights:** Connect via Bluetooth, Manage wireless sensors, View real-time vibration data, Monitor mechanical structures, Ultracompact device integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## 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 Ruby Wireless Sensor free?

Ruby Wireless Sensor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Private Texting SMS Phone Text or Ruby Wireless Sensor?

Ruby Wireless Sensor is rated higher. Private Texting SMS Phone Text averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Ruby Wireless Sensor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Private Texting SMS Phone Text or Ruby Wireless Sensor have ads?

Neither Private Texting SMS Phone Text nor Ruby Wireless Sensor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Private Texting SMS Phone Text or Ruby Wireless Sensor?

Private Texting SMS Phone Text ships an update monthly, and Ruby Wireless Sensor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Private Texting SMS Phone Text was updated on September 24, 2026 and Ruby Wireless Sensor on June 11, 2026.

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