Comparison

ttmsg vs #Phone

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

Head to head
About

ttmsg

Features
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Social networking with no registration, no authentication and no saving of messages. Anonymous too. ttmsg is based on publish-subscribe protocol, MQTT. It works by sending messages to a topic. If someone or something wants to receive messages, they need to subscribe to the same topic. Primary use case for ttmsg is when you want to communicate without any registration and without saving of messages. Just agree the topic, optional password and broker and you're good to go. Agreement of topic and password is done using other means of communication such as talking on the phone or face-to-face. Secondary use case to communicate with devices over MQTT. Sample use case: - You and your friend decide topic and optionally a password. - You then agree the time when you are online. - When the time is right, you both subscribe to agreed topic. - You communicate by publishing messages to topic and respond by publishing message to the same topic. Features, including Premium: - No registration. - No authentication. - No saving of messages. - No knowing who sends or receives messages. - No notifications. If you are not using the app, you won't get any messages. - Encrypted messages, using custom password. - SSL/TLS if broker supports it. - Send images. - Uses multiple 3rd party brokers. - Use your own broker. - UI based on the great command line interface.

About

#Phone

Obtain a dedicated second phone number for calls and SMS directly from your device. This app allows you to separate personal and work communications, protect your privacy, and manage your contacts with ease. Enjoy HD voice quality and a smart dialer without needing an extra SIM card.

Highlights
  • Dedicated second phone number
  • Make calls and send SMS
  • HD voice quality
  • Smart dialer
  • Private and secure communication
  • No extra SIM card needed
Features
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Welcome to #Phone - your second phone number for calling and SMS. Stay connected effortlessly with #Phone, the all-in-one app for calling and messaging. With #Phone, you can get your own dedicated phone number and use it to make calls and send SMS messages directly from your iPhone or iPad. No extra SIM card required. #Phone makes it easy to separate your personal and work communications, protect your privacy, and stay in control. Start with a free trial and experience how simple it is to use a second phone number. Key Features: • Personal Phone Number: Get your own dedicated phone number with the US area code of your choice. Ideal for personal, business, or online use. • Call and SMS Messaging: Make calls and send SMS messages using your second phone number. • HD Voice Quality: Enjoy clear and reliable voice calls. • Smart Dialer: Quickly find contacts and place calls with an intuitive dialer. • Private and Secure: Designed with privacy in mind to help keep your communications separate and under your control. • Second Phone Number: Use a second number without needing another device or SIM card. Why Choose #Phone? • Keep Your Personal Number Private: Use your second number for calls, messages, and online services. • Reliable Communication: Make and receive calls and SMS messages when you need them. • Simple and Easy to Use: Clean interface designed for everyday use. • Flexible Use Cases: Ideal for business, travel, online registrations, and personal privacy. • Support Available: Customer support is available if you need assistance. Download #Phone today and experience a simple and reliable way to call and send SMS with your second phone number. By using #Phone, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: Privacy Policy: https://phoneapp-core.web.app/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use: https://phoneapp-core.web.app/terms.html

Screenshots

ttmsg2 screens
#Phone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: #Phone at every 3 weeks against ttmsg's every 9 months. ttmsg's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. ttmsg sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and #Phone sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ttmsg ships an update every 9 months, #Phone every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ttmsg versus #Phone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterttmsg#Phone
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (185 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—185 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB45 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSami SalkosuoCurrentBlack LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ttmsg

One-time1
  • Premium$2.99
8 purchases

#Phone

Subscriptions7
  • 1 Week$2.997 Days
  • 1 Week$5.997 Days
  • 1 Month2 variants$6.991 Month
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  • 1 Week3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • 1 Year$24.991 Year
  • 1 Year2 variants$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Change Phone Number$2.99

Questions

Is ttmsg free?
ttmsg is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is #Phone free?
#Phone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ttmsg or #Phone have ads?
Neither ttmsg nor #Phone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ttmsg or #Phone?
ttmsg ships an update every 9 months, and #Phone every 3 weeks. Most recently, ttmsg was updated on September 18, 2026 and #Phone on September 28, 2026.

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