# Phoner vs i

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Phoner at 49% against i's 0%. Phoner also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (35K vs 1). i's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phoner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and i sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Phoner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoner has 35K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Phoner's written reviews are positive against 0% of i's.

Phoner ships an update every 2 weeks, i every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phoner | i |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoner-second-phone-number/id1050267310/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-dent-ify/id1569781350/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **49.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#168** | — |
| Size | 200 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phoner Holdings LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895136973) | [App Developer Studio Cc](https://appshunter.io/developer/552879845) |

## What reviewers say

### Phoner

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

**Currently charting:** #168 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Obtain and manage multiple virtual phone numbers for private texting and calling. Protect your real number while using services like online marketplaces and dating apps. Features include call recording and anonymous caller ID lookup.

**Highlights:** Second phone numbers, Private texting and calling, Call recording, Anonymous caller ID lookup, International calling and texting, Vanity number selection

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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


### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-dent-ify/id1569781350)

This app uses AI to quickly identify and document vehicle damages from photos. It generates detailed reports with damage locations and severity, useful for rentals, sales, insurance, and repairs.

**Highlights:** AI-powered damage analysis, 16-photo capture with overlays, Damage location and severity reporting, Report confirmation/rejection, Detailed damage reports, Shareable web links

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vehicle Scan | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phoner free?

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

### Is i free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Phoner or i?

Phoner is rated higher. Phoner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while i averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Phoner or i have ads?

Neither Phoner nor i shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phoner or i?

Phoner ships an update every 2 weeks, and i every 5 days. Most recently, Phoner was updated on November 12, 2026 and i on November 3, 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.*