# Phoner vs Call Simulator

Phoner and Call Simulator both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Call Simulator's written reviews are positive against 50% of Phoner's. Phoner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#162 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phoner sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Call Simulator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Phoner against 4.6 for Call Simulator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35K and 29K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Phoner's written reviews are positive against 91% of Call Simulator's.

Phoner ships an update every 2 weeks, Call Simulator every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phoner | Call Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoner-second-phone-number/id1050267310/reviews) | **[4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-simulator-speech-practice/id1081494198/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 29K |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews | **91.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#162** | — |
| Size | 197 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phoner Holdings LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895136973) | [雪景 潘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170331748) |

## What reviewers say

### Phoner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoner-second-phone-number/id1050267310)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Second phone number for texting and calling, Protect privacy by hiding real number, International calling and texting, Call recording, Anonymous caller ID lookup, Temporary disposable phone numbers

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Plus Weekly Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Second Phone Number Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Alternate Number Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Plus Monthly Trial | $14.99 | per month |
| Pick your phone number | $14.99 | per month |
| Second Number Trial Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Second Line Trial Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Extra Monthly Trial | $19.99 | per month |
| Starter Credit Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Silver Pack | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Reliable service
- 🔒 Protects privacy
- 💡 Useful features like call recording

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive credits/subscription
- 🐛 Technical issues (numbers not working, messages not delivered)
- 🔍 Lack of transparency in pricing and features
- ❌ Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Numbers not working as expected
- App crashing or becoming unresponsive
- Inconsistent credit deduction for messages

**Requested features**

- Option to earn free credits
- Ability to deactivate numbers within the app
- Clearer explanation of how the service works


### Call Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-simulator-speech-practice/id1081494198)

Practice your phone communication skills with simulated call scenarios. This app helps improve eloquence for situations like job interviews. Upgrade to VIP for full access to features.

**Highlights:** Scenario-based call simulation, Eloquence practice, Telephone communication skill honing, Improve interview performance, Customizable call situations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual VIP | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime VIP | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤭 Funny and entertaining
- 👍 Realistic call simulation
- 🤫 Useful for getting out of awkward situations
- 🎨 Customizable call details
- 🎉 Great for pranking friends and family

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Some features require payment
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🤔 Questionable developer tactics to encourage reviews
- 🤨 Suspicious about app's true purpose

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent functionality across devices
- Issues with restoring purchases

**Requested features**

- More voice options
- Ability to save custom call settings
- Integrate with phone's contacts
- Option to hide app name on home screen
- Longer call duration timer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phoner free?

Phoner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Call Simulator free?

Call Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Phoner or Call Simulator?

Call Simulator is rated higher. Phoner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Call Simulator averages 4.6 from 29K ratings.

### Do Phoner or Call Simulator have ads?

Call Simulator shows ads; Phoner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Phoner or Call Simulator?

Phoner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Call Simulator every 3 weeks. Most recently, Phoner was updated on October 27, 2026 and Call Simulator on October 27, 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.*