192+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
With an average user rating of 4.2★, the private text message category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 192+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 4.4★ (16K) | No | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.7★ (1.1M) | No | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.7★ (591K) | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.4★ (23K) | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.7★ (93K) | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.0★ (8.3K) | No | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free | 4.7★ (18M) | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.3★ (4.4K) | No | No | Jul 2026 |
Communicate with a new, temporary, or permanent phone number without revealing your personal number. Protect your privacy while texting, sending pictures, and managing contacts separately. Ideal for online transactions and dating.
This messaging app prioritizes your privacy with strong end-to-end encryption for all communications. It offers free text, voice, and video messaging, including group chats and disappearing stories, all without collecting your data.
Get a free, personalized local phone number for unlimited calling and texting. Share photos, videos, GIFs, and more. Customize tones and wallpapers for a unique experience. Upgrade for ad-free use and verification codes.
Protect your real phone number with a private, disposable number for texting. Send and receive messages, including pictures, with temporary or permanent numbers from various countries. Keep your personal information secret during online transactions or when texting strangers.
Create and manage multiple private phone numbers for calls and texts. Keep your personal number secure by using disposable lines for different contacts or situations. Organize communications and block unwanted spam.
A secure messaging app prioritizing user privacy with end-to-end encryption and no data collection. It allows private registration without a phone number and prevents unsolicited contacts, ensuring your conversations remain confidential.
Connect with friends and family globally through private messaging and high-quality calls. Share moments, documents, and stay in touch across devices, even on slow connections. Your conversations are secured with end-to-end encryption.
This secure messenger prioritizes your privacy with a decentralized network and end-to-end encryption. It offers anonymous account creation, IP address protection, and private group chats without collecting any metadata. Share messages and files with confidence, knowing your communications are truly private.
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.
Obtain a private, secondary phone number for unlimited texting and receiving verification codes. Protect your personal number while online shopping, dating, or selling. Enjoy group texting and ad-free communication.
Securely protect your private conversations with a fingerprint or passcode. This app encrypts messages, including those within iMessage, ensuring only authorized individuals can access them. It's ideal for safeguarding sensitive work, medical, or personal communications.
This app provides a free second phone number for calling and texting within the US and Canada. Protect your privacy, use it for side projects, or connect with international friends at low costs. It offers features like voicemail and the ability to turn tablets into phones.
Protect your personal number by using a private, disposable phone number for calls and texts. Choose your own number in any area code and receive verification codes without revealing your identity. Manage your privacy with features like auto-response and custom voicemail.
Send SMS messages globally without needing your own mobile number. Protect your privacy by masking your real phone number. Features include spam protection and support for international messaging.
This app provides free nationwide calling and texting, offering a private second phone number or a dedicated business line. It features flexible data plans, including a free option for select apps, and affordable international calling.
Get a free US phone number for unlimited texting and calling over WiFi or data. Save money on mobile plans by using this app to connect with friends and family globally. Offers inexpensive outbound calls and can turn tablets into phones.
A fast, secure, and powerful instant messaging app synced across all devices. It offers unlimited media and file sharing, robust encryption, and extensive group chat capabilities. Enjoy a simple, private, and customizable communication experience.
Send private texts and pictures using a new, anonymous phone number. Protect your real number when posting online, dating, or simply needing a secondary line. Create multiple numbers, including international ones, and earn free credits.
Securely store private photos, videos, and messages in a personal cloud vault. Protect your sensitive data with multi-factor authentication and biometric unlock options. Easily import chats from popular messaging apps.
This secure messaging app offers end-to-end encryption and advanced privacy features. It allows users to unsend messages, detect screenshots, and automatically erase conversation history after 24 hours. Take control of your digital communications and protect sensitive information.