CallTimer vs PhoneLine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CallTimer
This utility app helps you monitor call durations with customizable alarms. It's designed for simplicity, allowing users to set notifications for specific call lengths, making it useful for managing unlimited calling plans.
- Measure call time
- Set customizable alarms
- Receive notifications
- Vibration alerts
- Simple interface
- Select numbers from phone book
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CallTimer will measure the call time ，depending on the alarm that you set for notify.Especially the unlimited calling within 5 minutes , to a 10-minute telephone call unlimited plan , I think that useful . Since the aim of the app that can be used by anyone,it made as much as possible simple interface . User guide: 1、Set a alarm with you want to be notify. 2、Input the phone number or choose a number from phone book. 3、Call with green button. ※ Notify method : Notifications ＋ Vibration if it not work or you have any requests , Please contact us with support site.
PhoneLine
Obtain a secondary phone number for calls and texts without requiring an additional SIM card or device. This app allows you to manage multiple lines for work, dating, or privacy, ensuring your personal number remains confidential. Enjoy secure and private communication with crystal-clear call quality.
- Multiple phone numbers in one app
- Private calling and texting
- US and Canadian numbers
- SMS and MMS messaging
- Anonymous communication
- Secure for online dating and sales
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Get PhoneLine Now – Multiple Numbers for Calling & Texting Need a second phone number for work, dating, or privacy? PhoneLine lets you call, text, and manage multiple numbers in one secure app—without needing another SIM or device. - Inbound & Outbound Calling - SMS & MMS Messaging - Choose Local United States and Canadian Numbers - Private & Secure – No Personal Info Shared Why Choose PhoneLine? - Multiple Numbers, One App – Manage multiple lines effortlessly for work, dating, or personal use. - Private Calling & Texting – Keep your real number hidden while staying connected. - Perfect for Business – Get a dedicated number for customers and clients without mixing personal calls. - Safe for Online Dating – Share a secondary number with matches to keep your real number private. - Buy & Sell Securely – Use a temporary number when posting ads or dealing with strangers. - Crystal-Clear Calls – High-quality calling with reliable US and Canadian numbers. SMS & MMS Messaging - Send and receive texts from real US and Canadian numbers. - Keep track of conversations per number, all in one place. Private Calling - Call directly from the app using local US and Canadian numbers. - Incoming calls ring in-app, even when the app is closed. Plans & Pricing - Choose a plan that fits your needs: $5.99, $9.99, $15.99, or $18.99 per month per number. - Billed monthly or annually via your iTunes Account. - Cancel anytime—no hidden fees. - Auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before renewal. Terms of Use: https://www.phonelineapp.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.phonelineapp.com/privacy.html Start Calling & Texting with Your New Number – Download PhoneLine Today
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CallTimer at 4.6 against PhoneLine's 3.7. CallTimer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and review sentiment (21% vs 9%). PhoneLine's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (28 vs 5). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PhoneLine sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. CallTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.
CallTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhoneLine has 28 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of CallTimer's written reviews are positive against 9% of PhoneLine's.
CallTimer ships an update monthly, PhoneLine fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.
| Parameter | CallTimer | PhoneLine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5 ratings) — better | 3.7 (28 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews — better | 9.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 28 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chunxu Qiu | GhostCall |
Customer experience
CallTimer
PhoneLine
Bugs and requests
CallTimer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
PhoneLine
Reported bugs
3 issues- Can't register or create account
- Keeps crashing or not loading
- Purchased numbers don't work
Requested features
2 requests- Add ability to block contacts
- Improve customer support
In-app purchases
CallTimer
No in-app purchases
PhoneLine
- Just The Number5 variants$5.991 Month
- Mini Pack5 variants$9.991 Month
- 100 Credits$4.99
