SimpleTexting vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against SimpleTexting's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	SimpleTexting This App	SmartLine Second Phone Number Peer
Core Identity
Developer	Made Simple Ventures LLC	GoDaddy Operating Company, LLC
Category	Business	Business
Platform	iOS, Android	iOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating	4.7 / 5	4.7 / 5
Ratings Count	3,215	43,975
Price	Free	Free
Release Date	Aug 2, 2018	Apr 28, 2017
Last Updated	Apr 29, 2026	Aug 1, 2024
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	-	terrible
Score	-	15/100
Praises	-	Core communication functionality provided reliable business connectivity for long-term users prior to recent migration
Complaints	-	Forced migration to the new messaging product causes total loss of access to business numbers
Requests	-	Transparent communication and reliable support during the mandatory service migration process
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Text-to-landline capability lowers switching costs for legacy businesses Threaded inbox design centralizes customer support workflows	Cellular-based calling ensures professional audio quality [Market Position] GoDaddy ecosystem integration provides a clear onboarding path for existing business customers [Distribution]
Weaknesses	Manual contact list management creates high friction Subscription model lacks integration with common CRM platforms	Forced service migration causing total account lockout [User Sentiment] Technical instability and frequent app crashes [User Sentiment] Opaque subscription management and billing practices [User Sentiment]
Pricing	subscription	subscription
Momentum	Maintenance	-
Update Cadence	2 versions, ~9d avg	-

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