Comparison

Another Number vs TapCall

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Another Number

Obtain a second phone number for professional use without needing an additional device or SIM card. Manage calls and texts, block unwanted callers, and set custom greetings. Keep your personal number private and separate work communications.

Highlights
  • Choose a local second number
  • Unlimited texts and calls
  • Read voicemails
  • Port your own number
  • Virtual switchboard controls
  • Call blocker for unwanted callers
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Another Number gives you a second phone number without having to get a second phone, second SIM or second Contract Another Number also protects you from unwanted callers and gives your customers a professional call experience with a designated phone number CHOOSE YOUR NUMBER Download the app, pick your number and signup. In moments you'll be ready to use your new second number UNLIMITED TEXTS Stay connected with unlimited SMS to all standard UK mobile numbers UNLIMITED CALLS With Another Number, you get complete coverage. All calls use your dedicated voice network or VoIP, chosen automatically or manually depending on your situation, giving you the widest possible coverage MISS FEWER OPPORTUNITIES If you miss a call, Auto-Reply Text moves the conversation to text READ VOICEMAILS Stop listening to potentially long-winded messages, when you can simply read them PORT YOUR OWN NUMBER Once you’ve decided Another Number is for you, you can port your own number to use as your Another Number VIRTUAL SWITCHBOARD GIVES YOU CONTROL • Switch off, in the evenings, weekends & holidays • Record multiple voicemail & text greetings • Send calls directly to voicemail • Automate voice and text greetings to inform work contacts when you’ll respond NO CONTRACT NEEDED We offer ‘cancel anytime’ monthly subscriptions. If you’re a business, we understand planning 24 months in advance is hard, that’s why with our Teams plan you can also add or remove business mobile numbers at the flick of a switch SECOND NUMBER WITH CALL BLOCKER TO PROTECT AGAINST UNWANTED CALLERS Another Number secures the privacy of your second number with a smart call blocker, eliminating scam callers & texts from a list of unwanted callers. These numbers include scammers, telemarketers & spammers YOUR PHONE TWO NUMBERS With Another Number, you can ditch your second handset MULTIPLE NUMBERS FOR COMPANY USE If you are looking for your team, sign up for Another Number for Teams via www.thumbtel.com/teams before downloading the app WHY DO I NEED ANOTHER NUMBER? Another Number was created for entrepreneurs, freelancers and business professionals who are looking to get more out of a second number: • You don’t want to carry two phones • You can’t find a dual-SIM that suits you • Your employer does not issue separate phones for work • You don’t like giving your personal number to work contacts • You want to easily separate your work and personal life on one handset • Time with family and friends is often interrupted by work HOW ANOTHER NUMBER WORKS Get up and running with a second number in minutes, no waiting for activation or delivery. It’s ready to go as soon as you sign-up • A second mobile number for work on your iPhone • No second SIM, contract or phone, just the app • Your employer/business pays for the number • Your personal number is kept private • Control when you receive work calls & texts If you would like to check if your organisation has Another Number for Teams or find out who your administrator is, please contactus@thumbtel.com Terms of Use https://www.thumbtel.com/another-number-terms-of-use/

About

TapCall

This app provides users with additional phone numbers from over 30 countries, allowing for a clear separation between personal and professional communications. It supports calls, texting, and call recording, offering a convenient way to manage multiple lines without extra SIM cards.

Highlights
  • Virtual numbers in 30+ countries
  • Send and receive SMS
  • Call recording
  • Set business hours
  • International calling
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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TapCall is designed for freelancers, entrepreneurs, business people and sales people, who effectively need a separation between their personal lives and the work place. Do you want to manage multiple phone numbers or use US, UK and other 30+ countries’ numbers from one device? It is all possible now with TapCall! CONFIDENTIALITY: Use separate numbers for work and home. Find a work-life balance just with one app. VARIOUS NUMBERS: App displays a list of 30 countries' numbers. Here are some of the most popular countries: USA, UK, Canada, Germany, France, Japan, etc. Virtual numbers are operated like real ones, no need for second SIM! MESSAGING: You can use the app for SMS receiving and sending. Create groups and communicate with costumers with the right numbers. SETUP: Quick and easy setup with a user-friendly interface, no additional software needed. Features of TapCall: — Get extra numbers for calls and texting in 30+ countries — Make calls within 100 countries — Record calls, store and share your recordings with handy Call Recording feature — Set Business Hours and have incoming calls outside this time period go directly to Voicemail — Send SMS and view text message history — Choose number from the list of available numbers — Access your contacts list and synchronize it with the app — Create and manage contacts in the app — Identify your numbers and find them easily using the Name Number feature — Add number with just a few taps and delete it if you don’t need it anymore — Make international calls TapCall is all about productivity. It rids you off the necessity to buy extra phones and SIM cards and saves you money in this way. Premium access: With TapCall Premium Plan you get unlimited access to all features TapCall has in stock. Acquiring of Premium access will allow you: - 1 Phone Number for Free - Renewable free coins package - PIN & Touch ID app protection - Remove ads Here are 2 subscription options: - a weekly subscription with 3-day trial costs $4,99 USD; - an annual subscription costs $59,99 USD. - a monthly subscription costs $19,99 USD. - a monthly subscription costs $15,99 USD; - an annual subscription costs $99,99 USD. Please note, The exact cost may vary depending on your location. Here are 4 Consumable options: - 200 coins for 2,99$ - 700 coins for 9,99$ - 1000 coins for 13,99$ - 3000 coins for 39,99$ - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan. Private Policy http://zappsmobi.com/privacy.html Terms of Use http://zappsmobi.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Another Number4 screens
TapCall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: TapCall at free with in-app purchases against Another Number's subscription. TapCall also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Another Number's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 14%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TapCall sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Another Number asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Another Number against 4.3 for TapCall. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 415 and 451 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Another Number's written reviews are positive against 14% of TapCall's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Another Number ships an update every 6 weeks, TapCall every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Another Number versus TapCall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnother NumberTapCall
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (415 ratings)4.3 (451 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better14.2% of reviews
Number of ratings415451 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThumbtel LtdZapps Mobi

Customer experience

Another Number

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative46.2%

TapCall

All ratings450 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative14.2%
Written reviews162 reviews
Positive14.2%
Neutral3.7%
Negative82.1%

User reviews

Another Number

From 415 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great second number service
  • 👍 Keeps personal number private
  • 👍 Easy to use and configure
  • 👍 Useful for work/pleasure separation
  • 👍 Good for business use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Cannot use with WhatsApp
  • 🐛 Charged but no number provided
  • 🐛 Application not working
  • 🐛 Incoming calls not coming through
  • 🐛 Sold number to scam hotline

TapCall

From 451 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📞 Call and text functionality works
  • 💰 Affordable pricing options available
  • 🌍 International number selection
  • ✅ Simple setup process for some users

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Forced immediate payment without trial period
  • 💳 Charges users without delivering service
  • 🔐 Privacy concerns and data collection practices
  • ❌ Login failures after purchase
  • ⏱️ Extremely slow ID verification process

Bugs and requests

Another Number

Reported bugs

30 issues
  • Charged but no number provided
  • Application not working
  • No incoming calls
  • Sold number to scam hotline
  • Doesn't work with some UK providers
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  • App expects manual mic/speaker release
  • Calls are non-existent/dropped
  • Cannot hear on calls/others can't hear
  • Buttons fall off screen/cannot end calls
  • Cannot access account after payment
  • Phone keeps logging out
  • Poor audible quality
  • Compatibility with Apple very poor
  • Refund not working
  • Awful call quality/disconnects
  • App calling random people
  • After 10 messages, cannot write more
  • Cannot log back in/no developer reply
  • App not allowing calls/cuts out
  • Signal always awful (WiFi or 4G)
  • No SMS working
  • No way to cancel
  • No customer service
  • Messages rarely go through
  • Logged out without knowledge
  • Cannot send more than 10 messages
  • Initial payment problem with Apple App Store
  • No support link on website
  • No trial period
  • Does not use WiFi/charges for incoming calls

Requested features

11 requests
  • WhatsApp integration
  • Ability to use with WhatsApp
  • Auto delete messages feature
  • Connect an IVR phone tree
  • Landline numbers
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  • Picture messaging support
  • Ability to block numbers
  • Integration with native iOS dialer/contacts
  • Local call number option
  • Dark mode option
  • Loyalty scheme for frequent users

TapCall

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Login timeout and connection errors
  • SSL certificate errors
  • Unable to select phone numbers
  • Address validation errors with unclear feedback
  • Blank page when purchasing numbers
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  • SMS not received from purchased numbers
  • Incoming calls cut off or fail to connect
  • Purchased numbers not displaying in app
  • Duplicate charges without service delivery
  • Email support system failures
  • Support ticket submission errors

Requested features

6 requests
  • Display only available phone numbers to reduce user frustration
  • Clear pricing and calling rate information
  • Real-time ID verification instead of week-long delays
  • Keyboard access during calls
  • Better address validation with clear error messages
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  • Improved customer support system with working email

In-app purchases

None

Another Number

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

TapCall

Subscriptions5
  • Premium Plan3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$15.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium Plan$19.991 Month
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  • Annual Premium Plan$59.991 Year
  • Annual Plan3 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time4
  • 200 credits$2.99
  • 700 credits$9.99
  • 1000 credits$13.99
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  • 3000 credits$39.99

Questions

Is Another Number free?
Another Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TapCall free?
TapCall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Another Number or TapCall?
TapCall is rated higher. Another Number averages 4.2 out of 5 from 415 ratings, while TapCall averages 4.3 from 451 ratings.
Do Another Number or TapCall have ads?
Neither Another Number nor TapCall shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Another Number or TapCall?
Another Number ships an update every 6 weeks, and TapCall every 2 weeks. Most recently, Another Number was updated on November 6, 2026 and TapCall on November 6, 2026.

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