# Phoner vs Second Phone Number

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Phoner at 35K against Second Phone Number's 920. Phoner also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Second Phone Number's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 50%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phoner sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Second Phone Number sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Phoner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoner has 35K ratings behind it against 920, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Phoner's written reviews are positive against 64% of Second Phone Number's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Phoner ships an update every 2 weeks, Second Phone Number fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phoner | Second Phone Number |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoner-second-phone-number/id1050267310/reviews)** | [4.3 (920 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-phone-number-calling/id6470302849/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 920 |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews | **64.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #167 | **#128** |
| Size | 197 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phoner Holdings LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895136973) | [Municorn Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/380984285) |

## What reviewers say

### Phoner

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

**Currently charting:** #167 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


### Second Phone Number

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-phone-number-calling/id6470302849)

**Currently charting:** #128 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Obtain a secondary phone number for calls and texts without needing an extra SIM card. Use it for personal or professional purposes, including online marketplaces, dating, and business, while keeping your primary number private. Make affordable international calls and send SMS/MMS with this virtual line.

**Highlights:** Obtain a secondary phone number, Make calls and send texts, No additional SIM card needed, Maintain privacy, Affordable international calls, Send SMS/MMS

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Second Phone Premium (week) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Save your number | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Second Phone Premium (monthly) | $8.99 | per month |
| Second Phone Premium (week) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Second Phone Premium (week) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Second Phone Premium (week) | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Second Phone Number: Call Text | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Second Phone Save Number 1yr | $23.99 | per year |
| Second Phone Premium (monthly) | $24.99 | per month |
| Monthly Trial | $29.99 | per month |
| Second Phone Premium (month) | $29.99 | per month |
| Second Phone Premium (quarter) | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Second Phone Premium (yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Second Phone Premium (yearly) | $95.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan 2026 | $95.99 | per year |
| Change number | $4.99 | one-time |
| Change Number 2+ | $7.99 | one-time |
| Change Number 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| International Calls&SMS | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy setup
- 👍 Convenient and practical
- 🚀 Reliable and smooth performance
- 👍 Helpful customer service
- 🚀 Versatile and feature-rich

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- ⚠️ Unclear restrictions on app usage
- 💰 Subscription fees may be high for some users
- 🔒 Privacy and security concerns
- ⚠️ Limited number of available phone numbers

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to send/receive messages or make calls
- Crashes when trying to link contacts
- Verification codes not being delivered

**Requested features**

- Ability to change phone numbers more frequently
- Support for more social media and messaging apps
- Option to delete text message history
- Local phone number availability for international users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phoner free?

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

### Is Second Phone Number free?

Second Phone Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Phoner or Second Phone Number?

Phoner is rated higher. Phoner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Second Phone Number averages 4.3 from 920 ratings.

### Do Phoner or Second Phone Number have ads?

Neither Phoner nor Second Phone Number shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phoner or Second Phone Number?

Phoner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Second Phone Number fortnightly. Most recently, Phoner was updated on October 30, 2026 and Second Phone Number on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Phoner or Second Phone Number?

Phoner currently peaks at #167 in the App Store charts, and Second Phone Number at #128. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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