# Nextplus vs Frases

The clearest difference is price: Nextplus at Free against Frases's $1.99. Nextplus also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 30 months). Frases's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Nextplus is free to download; Frases costs $1.99 up front. Nextplus sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Frases asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nextplus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nextplus has 89K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Nextplus ships an update every 3 weeks, Frases every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nextplus | Frases |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (89K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextplus-private-phone-number/id920869470/reviews)** | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frases/id1049079128/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **89K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 44.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 30 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | #164 |
| Size | 201 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [textPlus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306523812) | [Marco Tini](https://appshunter.io/developer/544232459) |

## What reviewers say

### Nextplus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextplus-private-phone-number/id920869470)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Free · Social Networking, #192 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Get a free US phone number for unlimited texting and calling to US and Canadian numbers. Works over WiFi and allows you to communicate without sharing your personal number. Offers inexpensive outbound calls and can turn devices like iPod touch into phones.

**Highlights:** Free US phone number with selectable area code, Unlimited free texting (SMS, MMS, group chat), Free inbound phone calls, Toll-free calling worldwide, Inexpensive outbound calls, WiFi calling and texting, No contracts or surprise costs

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Bundle Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Keep My Number | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Number Bundle 6-Month | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Number Bundle Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Calls to US & CA | $44.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads + Quick Reply for 1 Month | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 in Calling Credit | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great service
- 👍 Customizable user profile and message threads
- 👍 Different ringtones to choose from
- 👍 Personalized settings
- 👍 Free app with no sign-up or hidden fees

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Calls sometimes drop or become inaudible
- 🐛 Unclear how call credits are applied
- 🐛 Messages sometimes don't deliver
- 🐛 Photos and videos don't always work
- 🐛 Notifications and message sync issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after updates
- Unable to create account
- Number reclamation issues
- Inability to send/receive texts and calls

**Requested features**

- Ability to log out of the app
- Improved notification system
- Better message delivery reliability
- Streamlined user interface


### Frases

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frases/id1049079128)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

Access over 8,000 quotes for motivation, inspiration, and improvement. Share them instantly with friends or save your favorites for later reading.

**Highlights:** Over 8,000 quotes, Motivational and inspirational content, Instant sharing with friends, Favorite quotes for later, Life improvement focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nextplus free?

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

### Is Frases free?

Frases costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Nextplus or Frases?

Nextplus is rated higher. Nextplus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 89K ratings, while Frases averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Nextplus or Frases have ads?

Nextplus shows ads; Frases does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nextplus or Frases?

Nextplus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Frases every 30 months. Most recently, Nextplus was updated on November 3, 2026 and Frases on November 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Nextplus or Frases?

Nextplus currently peaks at #114 in the App Store charts, and Frases at #164. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*