Comparison

Text Request vs NextCrew for Managers

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Text Request

This app allows businesses to manage customer conversations and send messages on the go. It provides real-time notifications for new messages, enables mass messaging for promotions, and offers team collaboration features. Users can also manage contacts, settings, and request payments via SMS.

Highlights
  • Mobile customer conversations
  • Inbound message notifications
  • On-the-go conversation initiation
  • Mass messaging for promotions
  • Team collaboration features
  • Contact and group list management
  • SMS payment requests
Features
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Connect with customers whenever you want, wherever you work using Text Request’s mobile app. * Take customer conversations with you wherever you go * Get notified of new inbound messages * Spark new conversations on-the-go * Send mass messages for promotions or updates anytime * Keep your team in the loop with shared dashboards, type-alerts, and other team-friendly features * Manage individual contacts and group lists inside the app * Manage your account, settings, and users all from your mobile device * Request payments via SMS Get the power of text messaging to ignite customer engagement. All it takes is an active Text Request account. Already using Text Request? Click Install now. Not using Text Request yet? See what the hype’s all about at textrequest.com/demo. * Take customer conversations with you wherever you go * Get notified of new inbound messages * Spark new conversations on-the-go * Send mass messages for promotions or updates anytime * Keep your team in the loop with shared dashboards, type-alerts, and other team-friendly features * Manage individual contacts and group lists inside the app * Manage your account, settings, and users all from your mobile device Get the power of text messaging to ignite customer engagement. All it takes is an active Text Request account. Already using Text Request? Click Install now. Not using Text Request yet? See what the hype’s all about at textrequest.com/demo.

About

NextCrew for Managers

Features
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NextCrew for Managers is the ultimate tool for efficient workforce management, designed to streamline the process of requesting and managing staff on the go. Its user-friendly features and mobile capabilities make it the perfect solution for busy managers who need to fill shifts quickly and effectively. Key Features • Request Jobs on the Fly: Easily request additional staff or fill open shifts with a few simple taps on your mobile device, ensuring your team is always fully staffed. • Review List of Filled Jobs: This will allow you to stay organized and informed at all times by keeping track of all filled jobs and seeing who is currently working. Benefits • Fastest Way to Find People: NextCrew for Managers provides a quick and efficient way to find and request staff, saving you time and ensuring that your team is always ready to meet the demands of your business. • Staff Request on the Go: With NextCrew's mobile capabilities, you can manage your workforce from anywhere at any time, making it convenient and easy to stay on top of your staffing needs. Don't let staffing challenges slow you down. Ask your staffing providers to leverage NextCrew for efficiency and offer their customers service options to request staff on-demand.

Screenshots

Text Request4 screens
NextCrew for Managers3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Text Request at fortnightly against NextCrew for Managers's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text Request ships an update fortnightly, NextCrew for Managers every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Text Request versus NextCrew for Managers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText RequestNextCrew for Managers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (54 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings54 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperText RequestNextCrew Corp

In-app purchases

None

Text Request

No in-app purchases

None

NextCrew for Managers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Text Request free?
Text Request is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NextCrew for Managers free?
NextCrew for Managers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Text Request or NextCrew for Managers have ads?
Neither Text Request nor NextCrew for Managers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Text Request or NextCrew for Managers?
Text Request ships an update fortnightly, and NextCrew for Managers every 2 months. Most recently, Text Request was updated on September 18, 2026 and NextCrew for Managers on September 14, 2026.

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