# Nextplus vs Session

The clearest difference is ads: Session at none against Nextplus's shown. Session also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (61% vs 44%). Nextplus's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (89K vs 5.4K). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nextplus sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Session sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nextplus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nextplus has 89K ratings behind it against 5.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Nextplus's written reviews are positive against 61% of Session's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Nextplus ships an update every 3 weeks, Session fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nextplus | Session |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (89K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextplus-private-phone-number/id920869470/reviews)** | [4.4 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/session-private-messenger/id1470168868/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **89K** | 5.4K |
| Positive reviews | 44.5% of reviews | **61.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #110 | **#105** |
| Size | 201 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [textPlus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306523812) | [The Loki Project](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465686521) |

## What reviewers say

### Nextplus

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

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Free · Social Networking, #183 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


### Session

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/session-private-messenger/id1470168868)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

This secure messenger prioritizes your privacy with a decentralized network and end-to-end encryption. It offers anonymous account creation, IP address protection, and private group chats without collecting any metadata. Share messages and files with confidence, knowing your communications are truly private.

**Highlights:** Anonymous account creation, Decentralized server network, No metadata logging, IP address protection, End-to-end encrypted group chats, Secure file sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Session Pro | $4.49 | per month |
| Session Pro | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Session Pro | $35.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure and private messaging
- 👍 Clean and intuitive user interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🔒 No phone number or personal data required
- 💡 Innovative use of blockchain and Tor network

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable notifications and message delivery
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Slow media file transfers
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Limited features compared to competitors

**Reported bugs**

- Messages not syncing across devices
- Inability to join or view group chats
- Attachments and media not loading properly
- Frequent app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add voice and video calling
- Implement self-destruct/ephemeral messaging
- Allow customization of chat backgrounds and themes
- Improve group chat functionality
- Add support for multiple accounts/identities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nextplus free?

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

### Is Session free?

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

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

Nextplus is rated higher. Nextplus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 89K ratings, while Session averages 4.4 from 5.4K ratings.

### Do Nextplus or Session have ads?

Nextplus shows ads; Session does not.

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

Nextplus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Session fortnightly. Most recently, Nextplus was updated on November 1, 2026 and Session on November 1, 2026.

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

Nextplus currently peaks at #110 in the App Store charts, and Session at #105. 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.*