# Flash Text Message vs Text Bomb

Flash Text Message and Text Bomb both sit at 1.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Text Bomb's written reviews are positive against 0% of Flash Text Message's. Text Bomb also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). Flash Text Message's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 2) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flash Text Message sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Text Bomb asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.1 for Flash Text Message against 1.0 for Text Bomb. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flash Text Message has 21 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Flash Text Message's written reviews are positive against 100% of Text Bomb's.

Flash Text Message ships an update every 8 months, Text Bomb every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flash Text Message | Text Bomb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.1 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-text-message/id932814901/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-bomb/id6759866175/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blacktelio OÜ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1208089378) | [James Hillman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881327461) |

## What reviewers say

### Flash Text Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-text-message/id932814901)

Send full-screen SMS messages that appear directly on the recipient's screen, bypassing the usual message history. This offers a unique and fun way to communicate with contacts, though delivery may vary by operator and device.

**Highlights:** Full-screen message delivery, Messages not stored in history, Dismiss button only, Fun communication tool, SMS messaging

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Flash Texts | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10 Flash Texts | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25 Flash Texts | $18.99 | one-time |
| 60 Flash Texts | $36.99 | one-time |
| 200 Flash Texts | $94.99 | one-time |


### Text Bomb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-bomb/id6759866175)

Instantly repeat any text multiple times with various fun styles. Add emojis and preview your creations before copying or sharing directly to your favorite messaging and social media apps.

**Highlights:** Repeat text up to 100 times, 8 unique text styles, Add emojis to repeated text, Live preview, One-tap copy to clipboard, Direct sharing to any app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flash Text Message free?

Flash Text Message is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Text Bomb free?

Text Bomb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flash Text Message or Text Bomb?

Flash Text Message is rated higher. Flash Text Message averages 1.1 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Text Bomb averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Flash Text Message or Text Bomb have ads?

Neither Flash Text Message nor Text Bomb shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flash Text Message or Text Bomb?

Flash Text Message ships an update every 8 months, and Text Bomb every 2 months. Most recently, Flash Text Message was updated on October 22, 2026 and Text Bomb on October 26, 2026.

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