244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
Private Texting SMS Phone Text is the household name in secret text anonymous texting, but it's far from the only option. We track 244+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 4.4★ (16K) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.7★ (599K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.7★ (93K) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.6★ (65K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.4★ (23K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.6★ (4.3K) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free | 4.7★ (1.1M) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free | 2.6★ (29) | No | Yes | May 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This app provides a secondary phone number for texting and calling, allowing users to protect their privacy. It offers features like call recording, anonymous caller lookup, and international calling. Users can get multiple numbers for various needs, from personal use to business.
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.
This communication app prioritizes user anonymity and privacy with advanced security features. It offers self-destructing messages, defense against screenshots, and real-time voice modification for secure and private conversations.
