# SMS Manager. vs Texting App

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SMS Manager. at none against Texting App's 7. SMS Manager. also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Texting App's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Texting App sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. SMS Manager. asks for nothing beyond the download.

SMS Manager. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Texting App has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SMS Manager. ships an update every 3 months, Texting App monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Manager. | Texting App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-manager/id972125502/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texting-app-phone-call-plus-text/id6449623196/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tossing Alphabets](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105241201) | [Shenzhen Lingxing Culture Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689898018) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS Manager.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-manager/id972125502)

Easily send messages to multiple recipients at once. Organize contacts into unlimited groups and compose messages with advanced filtering options. Save sent messages by category for future use.

**Highlights:** Send messages to multiple people, Save and import contacts, Create unlimited contact groups, Filter contacts for message selection, Categorize sent messages, Save messages in folders

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Texting App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texting-app-phone-call-plus-text/id6449623196)

This app provides a private second phone number for calls and texts, protecting your personal number. It offers cheap international calling and SMS, with options for US or Canada numbers. Enjoy VoIP calling over WiFi or cellular data without using cell minutes.

**Highlights:** Private second phone number, Calls and texts via WiFi/cellular data, Cheap international calls, US or Canada phone numbers, VoIP calling, Free SMS/minutes

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month | $7.99 | per month |
| Quarter | $16.99 | per 3 months |
| Year | $49.99 | per year |
| 100 Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Points | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Points | $15.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Points | $28.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🥰 Helpful for connecting with loved ones
- 😌 Good app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Doesn't work as expected
- 🤔 Invalid numbers given out
- 💰 Deceptive free trial and charges
- 🙅‍♀️ Unsatisfactory service

**Reported bugs**

- Can't receive calls or texts
- Frequent malfunctions

**Requested features**

- Free trial option
- Improve reliability and functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Manager. free?

SMS Manager. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Texting App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SMS Manager. or Texting App?

SMS Manager. is rated higher. SMS Manager. averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Texting App averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do SMS Manager. or Texting App have ads?

Neither SMS Manager. nor Texting App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMS Manager. or Texting App?

SMS Manager. ships an update every 3 months, and Texting App monthly. Most recently, SMS Manager. was updated on October 24, 2026 and Texting App on October 27, 2026.

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