# Private Texting SMS Phone Text vs Timed Text Message

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Private Texting SMS Phone Text at 71% against Timed Text Message's 0%. Private Texting SMS Phone Text also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). Timed Text Message's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 16.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Timed Text Message sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. 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 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Texting SMS Phone Text has 16K ratings behind it against 19, 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 0% of Timed Text Message's.

Private Texting SMS Phone Text ships an update monthly, Timed Text Message every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Texting SMS Phone Text | Timed Text Message |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-texting-sms-phone-text/id883312358/reviews)** | [1.1 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timed-text-message/id956796909/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **71.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 18 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.7 | **7.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BinaryPattern](https://appshunter.io/developer/874400678) | [Blacktelio OÜ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1208089378) |

## 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, Vision Pro support

**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


### Timed Text Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timed-text-message/id956796909)

Schedule delayed SMS messages for fun, reminders, or planning. Send special "Flash-Text-Messages" that appear directly on the recipient's screen and are not stored in their message history.

**Highlights:** Schedule delayed SMS, Send Flash-Text messages, Full-screen message display, Messages not stored in history, Use for reminders and planning

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Timed Texts | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10 Timed Texts | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25 Timed Texts | $18.99 | one-time |
| 60 Timed Texts | $36.99 | one-time |
| 200 Timed Texts | $94.99 | 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 Timed Text Message free?

Timed Text Message is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Private Texting SMS Phone Text is rated higher. Private Texting SMS Phone Text averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Timed Text Message averages 1.1 from 19 ratings.

### Do Private Texting SMS Phone Text or Timed Text Message have ads?

Neither Private Texting SMS Phone Text nor Timed Text Message shows ads.

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

Private Texting SMS Phone Text ships an update monthly, and Timed Text Message every 8 months. Most recently, Private Texting SMS Phone Text was updated on October 18, 2026 and Timed Text Message on October 16, 2026.

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