# OneMessage vs 2nd Line

The clearest difference is rating: OneMessage at 5.0 against 2nd Line's 4.5. OneMessage also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). 2nd Line's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 2nd Line sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. OneMessage asks for nothing beyond the download.

OneMessage holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2nd Line has 1.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

OneMessage ships an update every 4 months, 2nd Line every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OneMessage | 2nd Line |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onemessage/id1045140760/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2nd-line-second-phone-number/id1607181162/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 74.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OCENS, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/594265473) | [AppYogi Software Pvt. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713752112) |

## What reviewers say

### OneMessage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onemessage/id1045140760)

Send secure, reliable text messages over satellite or cellular connections, saving bandwidth and money. This app ensures private, person-to-person communication, even at sea, with a familiar interface for easy conversation tracking.

**Highlights:** Secure and reliable text messaging, Works over satellite (Iridium, Globalstar, Inmarsat) and Wi-Fi/cellular, Saves bandwidth, time, and money, Person-to-person private messaging, Message queuing for cost-effective sending, Threaded conversations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 2nd Line

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2nd-line-second-phone-number/id1607181162)

This app provides a private second phone number for calls and texts without needing an extra SIM card. It offers unlimited texting and calling, custom numbers for various uses, and cost-effective international communication. Protect your privacy and manage multiple lines easily on your iOS device.

**Highlights:** Multiple virtual phone lines, Customizable phone numbers, Privacy protection, International calling and texting, No SIM swapping, Automatic call recorder, Voicemail

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Second phone number | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 2nd Phone number | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Call and text me | $14.99 | per month |
| Call and message | $14.99 | per month |
| Second Phone Line | $14.99 | per month |
| Second Number | $99.99 | per year |
| 300 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 500 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get new 2nd number | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good customer service
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Excellent app
- 👍 Great service
- 👍 Helpful support team

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 💰 Expensive/misleading pricing
- 🐛 Unreliable/unable to send texts

**Reported bugs**

- Automatic charges without free trial
- Inability to send texts

**Requested features**

- Free trial option
- Refund/cancellation process improvement


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OneMessage free?

OneMessage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 2nd Line free?

2nd Line is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OneMessage or 2nd Line?

OneMessage is rated higher. OneMessage averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while 2nd Line averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do OneMessage or 2nd Line have ads?

2nd Line shows ads; OneMessage does not.

### Which is updated more often, OneMessage or 2nd Line?

OneMessage ships an update every 4 months, and 2nd Line every 2 weeks. Most recently, OneMessage was updated on November 6, 2026 and 2nd Line on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*