# Nextplus vs Keith Sweat

Nextplus and Keith Sweat both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Keith Sweat's written reviews are positive against 44% of Nextplus's. Keith Sweat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Nextplus's advantage is ratings volume (89K vs 13) and chart position (#114 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nextplus sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Keith Sweat sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Nextplus against 4.7 for Keith Sweat. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nextplus has 89K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Nextplus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Keith Sweat's.

Nextplus ships an update every 3 weeks, Keith Sweat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nextplus | Keith Sweat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (89K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextplus-private-phone-number/id920869470/reviews) | **[4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keith-sweat/id6504354662/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 201 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [textPlus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306523812) | [Dweblife Sports Assistant LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1233692231) |

## What reviewers say

### Nextplus

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

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Free · Social Networking, #181 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 (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Bundle Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Keep My Number | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Number Bundle Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Calls to US & CA | $44.99 | per year |
| 100 Credits | $0.99 | 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


### Keith Sweat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keith-sweat/id6504354662)

Connect directly with R&B artist Keith Sweat and fellow fans. Access exclusive content, get real-time updates on releases and events, and enjoy priority access to special experiences. Become part of an engaged community dedicated to his music.

**Highlights:** Real-time notifications for releases and events, Exclusive videos, photos, and rare tracks, Connect with a community of R&B fans, Direct engagement with Keith Sweat, Priority access to events, Fan voting for auditions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription price 01 | $0.99 | per month |
| Subscription Price 02 | $1.99 | per month |
| Subscription 05 Keith Sweat | $4.99 | per month |
| Price 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Price 02 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Price 05 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Price 10 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nextplus free?

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

### Is Keith Sweat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nextplus or Keith Sweat?

Keith Sweat is rated higher. Nextplus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 89K ratings, while Keith Sweat averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do Nextplus or Keith Sweat have ads?

Nextplus shows ads; Keith Sweat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nextplus or Keith Sweat?

Nextplus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Keith Sweat every 2 weeks. Most recently, Nextplus was updated on November 9, 2026 and Keith Sweat on November 4, 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.*