225+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
If you already know Talk and Text, this is the deeper bench. 225+ phone message text apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of November 2026.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 4.9★ (15) | No | Yes | Nov 2026 | |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.4★ (23K) | Yes | Yes | Nov 2026 | |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.7★ (12K) | Yes | Yes | Nov 2026 | |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.6★ (429) | Yes | Yes | Nov 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | 1.0★ (2) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.9★ (17) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 7 |  | Free | 4.1★ (388) | No | Yes | Nov 2026 | |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.7★ (538) | No | Yes | Nov 2026 |
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