I wrote a blog post several years ago on a comparison between the two. Since then, a lot has changed. I decided it was time to write another one. The one thing to remember is that it does everything the stock Android messaging app plus what is listed here. I may list features already present in the Android stock app but you get the idea.
I am a visual learner. Also, I'm often in a hurry. Most of the time, I simply want a comparison chart. That will tell me what I need to know. If you're like me, then skip on down to the chart, which by the way, is a 3rd grade type of table I'm not sure if you can see it right but lets hope so. ;)
The features I list are the most basic and necessary ones. At least, to me but I'm pretty sure others feel the same. Usually the biggest questions are answered by my chart. Usually.
Now about ads, ads are the new way of doing things to keep apps free. I am divided on the issue. I find them annoying and they give me a headache. You can usually pay for messaging apps to stop the ads. Chomp used to charge for ad removal but I don't remember how much I paid. That will likely be the only information that may be incorrect. If anyone knows, please let me know so I can update it.
You may wish to know which I'm using. I have used Chomp for years, but the one feature I really need isn't available, even though I've requested it for all those years. Textra offers it and so bye-bye Chomp. You may not need that one feature. For me, it is scheduling MMS and group chat messages.
You see, I am a night owl. This arises, for example, when I wish to send a picture I took of a dog (I have 5 dogs now) after everyone went to bed. The problem is that I'll forget to send it to them the next day. Maybe it's an article instead and in Chomp, links are considered MMS. Either way, you can see my problem. Group chat in Chomp is also MMS so I had to toss it in favor of Textra.
I'm new to Textra which is what prompted me to write this blog post. In any case, the list of features may grow so check for updates if you're interested.
I am a visual learner. Also, I'm often in a hurry. Most of the time, I simply want a comparison chart. That will tell me what I need to know. If you're like me, then skip on down to the chart, which by the way, is a 3rd grade type of table I'm not sure if you can see it right but lets hope so. ;)
The features I list are the most basic and necessary ones. At least, to me but I'm pretty sure others feel the same. Usually the biggest questions are answered by my chart. Usually.
Now about ads, ads are the new way of doing things to keep apps free. I am divided on the issue. I find them annoying and they give me a headache. You can usually pay for messaging apps to stop the ads. Chomp used to charge for ad removal but I don't remember how much I paid. That will likely be the only information that may be incorrect. If anyone knows, please let me know so I can update it.
You may wish to know which I'm using. I have used Chomp for years, but the one feature I really need isn't available, even though I've requested it for all those years. Textra offers it and so bye-bye Chomp. You may not need that one feature. For me, it is scheduling MMS and group chat messages.
You see, I am a night owl. This arises, for example, when I wish to send a picture I took of a dog (I have 5 dogs now) after everyone went to bed. The problem is that I'll forget to send it to them the next day. Maybe it's an article instead and in Chomp, links are considered MMS. Either way, you can see my problem. Group chat in Chomp is also MMS so I had to toss it in favor of Textra.
I'm new to Textra which is what prompted me to write this blog post. In any case, the list of features may grow so check for updates if you're interested.
| Feature(s) | Chomp Ver. 7.18 ($) |
Textra Ver. 3.44 (ads) |
|---|---|---|
| Basics | ||
| Cost | Free (ads), (?$) (ad free). | Free (ads), $2.99 (ad free) |
| Group chat/conversations | Yes | Yes |
| Pins conversations to top | Yes | Yes |
| Customize notification tones with system and mp3 sounds | Yes | System only1 |
| Customize notification vibrations | Yes | Yes |
| Tone or vibrate when sent, setting. | Yes | Tone only |
| Scheduling messages | ||
| Schedules SMS | Yes | Yes |
| Schedules group chat/conversations | No | Yes |
| Schedules recurring SMS | Yes | No |
| Schedules MMS | No | Yes |
| Visual Customization | ||
| Change background to photo | Yes | Color change only. |
| Allows increase/decrease of text size and color. | Yes | Yes |
| Has themes | Yes, free and ($) |
Yes, basic only |
| Can customize colors | Yes | Yes |
| Can customize contact colors | Yes | Yes |
Notes (most is common sense but, you know how it is):
- Prices are current until 16 Apr 2018, after that prices may be different.
- These are not all the features, it's best to check their websites for a list of features and by the time you read this some features may not even be available.
Request #1: If this table formatting looks odd, please let me know in the comments.
Request #2: If you wish to know about a feature, please also let me know in the comments. At least, for the version(s) listed above.
