# Private Message Box vs Tunnel Vision Network

The clearest difference is rating: Tunnel Vision Network at 5.0 against Private Message Box's 2.9. Tunnel Vision Network also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Private Message Box's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Message Box sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Tunnel Vision Network asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tunnel Vision Network holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Message Box has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Message Box | Tunnel Vision Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-message-box/id907028613/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tunnel-vision-network/id6471893608/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 6.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 50 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Vartit Technology Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/907028616) | [Kyle Davis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716137833) |

## What reviewers say

### Private Message Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-message-box/id907028613)

Secure your private conversations with password protection. Send unlimited texts, photos, and location details to other users for free. Enhance your privacy with a virtual number option.

**Highlights:** Password protected conversations, Free texting between users, Send unlimited text, photo, and location, Full emoji support, Virtual number for hidden communication, Privacy Guard

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Proversion | $4.99 | per year |
| Buy Number - Zone1 Yearly | $21.99 | per year |
| Buy Number - Zone2 Yearly | $58.99 | per year |
| Buy Number - Zone3 Yearly | $102.99 | per year |
| Get SMS Balance | $6.99 | one-time |


### Tunnel Vision Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tunnel-vision-network/id6471893608)

Connect and share your interests on a new social media platform. Showcase your favorite YouTube videos, build your profile, and engage with a vibrant community. Grow your network by adding friends and expressing yourself through posts.

**Highlights:** Build and showcase YouTube video profiles, Connect and message friends, Share posts on a community feed, Integrate favorite YouTube content, Discover trending content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private Message Box free?

Private Message Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tunnel Vision Network free?

Tunnel Vision Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Private Message Box or Tunnel Vision Network?

Tunnel Vision Network is rated higher. Private Message Box averages 2.9 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Tunnel Vision Network averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Private Message Box or Tunnel Vision Network have ads?

Private Message Box shows ads; Tunnel Vision Network does not.

### Which is updated more often, Private Message Box or Tunnel Vision Network?

Private Message Box ships an update monthly, and Tunnel Vision Network monthly. Most recently, Private Message Box was updated on October 1, 2026 and Tunnel Vision Network on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*