Comparison

Secnum vs dialbird

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

Head to head
About

Secnum

Get a secondary Israeli mobile number on your existing SIM card for calls and texts. Manage your numbers with features like call forwarding and voicemail transcription. Subscription plans available for SMS and voice minutes.

Highlights
  • Secondary Israeli mobile number
  • Make and receive calls
  • Send and receive SMS
  • Port existing number
  • Voicemail transcription
  • Call forwarding
  • Block list
Features
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Do you want an Israeli mobile phone number on your local SIM card? The secondary number allows you just that without buying another SIM card. The secondary number allows you to make calls from a mobile Israeli phone number in addition to the existing SIM card number on the device, regardless of which operator the subscriber is. The two numbers are on the same mobile phone. You can buy a monthly subscription that includes SMS messages or also voice minutes - both are counted for incoming and outgoing calls. Calls are made through the existing SIM card or using VOIP which uses the existing mobile phone account agreement with the network operator in which it is located. It means it can either use calls or data to make the calls. Service capabilities: • Real Israeli mobile Phone Number • Dial outgoing calls • Receive incoming calls • Send and Receive Text messages • Port your number from another Israeli operator • Multi-language UI support • Block list: prohibited numbers approved number • Option to Block anonymous call • Voicemail transcript for premium subscribers • Incoming calls scheduling module allows divert incoming calls to VM, FW number or DND mode, base on working hours • Group call destitute incoming call/sms among several members The calls are limited only to Israeli numbers. It is restricted to dial premium numbers, abroad or to the Palestinian Authority. Payment is done using Apple store. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account is charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's account settings after purchase. Please review our “Privacy Policy” https://num2-info.sms.hn/Num2/Privacy/il/en and let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Please visit also our “Terms of Use” section establishing the use, disclaimers and limitations of liability ruling the use of this product: https://num2-info.sms.hn/Num2/Terms/en

About

dialbird

This mobile app provides a dedicated business phone number for teams, keeping personal numbers private and facilitating collaboration on calls and messages. It offers flexible plans and features like shared contacts, custom greetings, and auto-replies, all managed within a single app.

Highlights
  • Team collaboration on calls and messages
  • Multiple business phone numbers
  • Contact sharing within workspace
  • Set working hours per number
  • Voicemails with optional transcripts
  • Customizable call greetings
  • Auto-reply for missed calls
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One platform for every business conversation. Dialbird is the next-generation business communication platform for modern teams. Bringing calls, messages, and numbers together across web and mobile, it gives your team one shared workspace to stay aligned, responsive, and in control. Communication that moves with your team Work seamlessly across both mobile and web, so your team can be on top of every conversation; at the desk, on the go, or anywhere in between. Stay responsive throughout the day Voicemail transcripts, call recording, auto-replies, and custom greetings help your business stay organized, available, and consistent from first contact to follow-up. Clear separation between work and personal Use business numbers without relying on personal numbers, giving your team the privacy they need and your business the professionalism customers expect. Collaborate with more context A shared inbox, shared numbers, shared contacts, internal threads, and team chat give your team the visibility needed to respond faster and work better together. Greater control by default Manage business hours, working hours, call forwarding, number blocking, and user access settings with the flexibility to match the way your business operates. Business numbers and calling Manage your included number, add more as needed, and handle calls with forwarding, greetings, recording, voicemail transcripts, and blocking controls. Messaging and teamwork Keep conversations moving with a shared inbox, shared contacts, snippets, contact lists, broadcast messaging, team chat, and internal collaboration tools. Availability and admin Set working hours, automate replies, and manage permissions with role-based access in one secure and encrypted platform. Built for every stage of growth From early-stage teams to growing operations, Dialbird is designed to scale with your business. Terms of Use : https://dialbird.io/terms

Screenshots

Secnum4 screens
dialbird4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: dialbird at 5.0 against Secnum's 2.1. dialbird also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (37% vs 18%). Secnum's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Secnum sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and dialbird sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

dialbird holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Secnum's written reviews are positive against 37% of dialbird's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Secnum ships an update every 4 months, dialbird every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Secnum versus dialbird: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecnumdialbird
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (9 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews36.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCellactRamo Technologies LLC

Customer experience

Secnum

All ratings9 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.8%

dialbird

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive36.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative49.0%

Bugs and requests

Secnum

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

dialbird

Reported bugs

28 issues
  • Constantly asked to do KYC and app stops working
  • App never updates, requires sign out/in
  • Occasional missed calls and text messages without alerts
  • Update killed templates, can't edit
  • Character count on texts requires splitting
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  • Messages never send, undelivered errors
  • Doesn't send photos
  • Reached introductory offer limit for paid version
  • Can't see or save media
  • Can't increase screen size to see text
  • Impossible to login, not getting email verification
  • Calls are terrible, app says 'failed to load'
  • Call quality is poor, delay in hearing caller
  • Incoming calls and texts straight up don't work
  • Messages do not arrive
  • All calls are marked as missed
  • App keeps making me get a new number
  • Doesn't ring or send notifications
  • Cannot receive third party verification SMS
  • No tech support other than automated responses
  • Contact page disappears before sending
  • Text is tiny throughout app, no accessibility options
  • Photos problem, no place to upload a picture
  • All incoming calls are marked under chalkboard name
  • Defeated purpose of having a business number without service
  • Information shared with third parties, receiving spam texts
  • Clients getting bad link or nothing sent
  • Verification code does not work

Requested features

15 requests
  • Notification badges
  • Dynamic text size support
  • Web version for laptop use
  • Mass delete messages
  • Option to make fonts/text bigger
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  • Mass delete button
  • Auto-response function to text messages
  • Web version
  • Dark mode
  • Accessibility options
  • Set hours of contact to avoid disturbance
  • Place to upload pictures/send photos
  • Professional voicemail settings
  • Option to use without active cell number
  • Fix verification code issues

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Secnum

Subscriptions10
  • Landline Monthly 500 MIN$2.991 Month
  • Monthly 500 SMS only$3.991 Month
  • Monthly 120 Plan2 variants$4.991 Month
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  • Monthly 120 SMS/MIN2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Monthly 500 SMS + 500 minutes$5.491 Month
  • Monthly Calls & SMS$6.491 Month
  • Monthly 1500 SMS/MIN2 variants$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Calls & SMS3 variants$8.991 Month
  • Monthly 120 MIN/SMS$9.991 Month
  • Monthly 1000 SMS/MIN$14.991 Month
One-time2
  • Premium service for 1 month$7.99
  • Replace current number$9.99
1 purchases

dialbird

Subscriptions1
  • Chalkboard7 Days trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Secnum free?
Secnum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is dialbird free?
dialbird is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Secnum or dialbird?
dialbird is rated higher. Secnum averages 2.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while dialbird averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Secnum or dialbird have ads?
Neither Secnum nor dialbird shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Secnum or dialbird?
Secnum ships an update every 4 months, and dialbird every 3 weeks. Most recently, Secnum was updated on October 11, 2026 and dialbird on October 4, 2026.

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