# Second Line Calling/Texting vs Contact Groups

The clearest difference is ads: Second Line Calling/Texting at none against Contact Groups's shown. Second Line Calling/Texting also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 49%). Contact Groups's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Second Line Calling/Texting sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Contact Groups sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Contact Groups holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.2K and 4.2K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Second Line Calling/Texting's written reviews are positive against 49% of Contact Groups's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second Line Calling/Texting | Contact Groups |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-line-callingtexting/id1231852034/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contact-groups-text-and-email/id1469359033/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **67.6% of reviews** | 49.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BinaryPattern](https://appshunter.io/developer/874400678) | [New Marketing Lab, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080727702) |

## What reviewers say

### Second Line Calling/Texting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-line-callingtexting/id1231852034)

Add a second phone number to your device for private texting and calling. Protect your personal number from spam and unwanted calls when dating, selling online, or for any project. Easily manage multiple numbers and contacts within the app.

**Highlights:** Add a second phone number, Keep personal number private, Unlimited texts and calls (premium), Create multiple numbers, Separate contacts, Burn temporary numbers, Mask caller ID

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Line | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Number Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Number Plan Upgrade | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 8 Coin Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 15 Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25 Coin Pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| 60 Coin Pack | $27.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and convenient
- 🚀 Fast setup
- 🔒 Flexible and secure
- 💰 Good value for money
- 📱 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues
- 🔍 Limited customer support
- 💸 Expensive premium plans
- 🔌 Unreliable call/text functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Dropped calls
- Failed message deliveries
- Disappearing contacts
- Billing/subscription problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to send images/videos
- More free credits/minutes
- Improved customer support channels
- Compatibility with newer OS versions


### Contact Groups

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contact-groups-text-and-email/id1469359033)

Organize contacts into groups for efficient communication. Send mass texts and emails with customizable templates. Manage contacts easily with features like bulk deletion and preferred contact details.

**Highlights:** Create and manage contact groups, Send group texts and emails, Reusable templates for messages, Choose contact number/email, Share contact groups, Delete multiple contacts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Contact Groups Pro (monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Contact Groups Pro (annual) | $7.99 | per year |
| Contact Groups Pro (lifetime) | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for group messaging
- 💡 Helpful for deleting contacts
- 🚀 Effective for sending group texts/emails
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy
- 🔒 Deleted contacts not recoverable
- 🔒 Unreliable group messaging functionality
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Contacts randomly disappearing from groups
- Inability to send messages to full group
- Contacts being deleted from device and iCloud
- App freezing and crashing during use

**Requested features**

- Allow editing of contact groups
- Sync groups across devices
- Ability to attach photos/files in group messages
- Option to sort contacts by last name
- Improve contact selection and deletion process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Second Line Calling/Texting free?

Second Line Calling/Texting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Contact Groups free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Second Line Calling/Texting or Contact Groups?

Contact Groups is rated higher. Second Line Calling/Texting averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Contact Groups averages 4.6 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Second Line Calling/Texting or Contact Groups have ads?

Contact Groups shows ads; Second Line Calling/Texting does not.

### Which is updated more often, Second Line Calling/Texting or Contact Groups?

Second Line Calling/Texting ships an update every 2 months, and Contact Groups every 2 months. Most recently, Second Line Calling/Texting was updated on October 21, 2026 and Contact Groups on October 23, 2026.

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