# Private Texting SMS Phone Text vs HideMe!

The clearest difference is rating: HideMe! at 5.0 against Private Texting SMS Phone Text's 4.4. HideMe! also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Private Texting SMS Phone Text's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 1). 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 HideMe! sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HideMe! 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, HideMe! weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Texting SMS Phone Text | HideMe! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/hideme/id963498723/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 18 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.7 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BinaryPattern](https://appshunter.io/developer/874400678) | [Hoa Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/963498718) |

## 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


### HideMe!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hideme/id963498723)

Securely store private notes, passwords, and media with advanced protection. Features include a built-in drawing tool and Face ID authentication for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Password management, Secure media storage, Built-in drawing tools, Face ID authentication, Private note protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HideMe Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| HideMe Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| HideMe Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| HideMe Pro | $4.99 | 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 HideMe! free?

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

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

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

### Do Private Texting SMS Phone Text or HideMe! have ads?

Neither Private Texting SMS Phone Text nor HideMe! shows ads.

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

Private Texting SMS Phone Text ships an update monthly, and HideMe! weekly. Most recently, Private Texting SMS Phone Text was updated on October 30, 2026 and HideMe! on October 15, 2026.

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