# Second Line Calling/Texting vs vNu

Second Line Calling/Texting and vNu both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Second Line Calling/Texting's written reviews are positive against 18% of vNu's. Second Line Calling/Texting also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 vNu sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Second Line Calling/Texting against 4.2 for vNu. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.2K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Second Line Calling/Texting's written reviews are positive against 18% of vNu's.

Second Line Calling/Texting ships an update every 2 months, vNu every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second Line Calling/Texting | vNu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-line-callingtexting/id1231852034/reviews)** | [4.2 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vnu-virtual-phone-number/id1576545203/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **67.6% of reviews** | 18.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BinaryPattern](https://appshunter.io/developer/874400678) | [Ayoub El Omrani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326480886) |

## 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


### vNu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vnu-virtual-phone-number/id1576545203)

Get free virtual phone numbers from various locations to receive SMS verification codes online. Protect your personal number from spam and unwanted sharing when signing up for services. Access online platforms securely without revealing your real contact details.

**Highlights:** Free virtual phone numbers, Receive online SMS, Hide personal phone number, OTP verification codes, Fake identity generator, SSN validator

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| vNu Premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 💡 Useful for verification
- 🚀 Switching numbers is easy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Numbers don't receive SMS
- 🔍 Shared phone numbers
- 💸 Paid subscription required
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🚫 Doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Numbers are blocked from receiving codes
- Verification codes don't work
- App crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Option to remove old verification codes
- Ability to contact customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Second Line Calling/Texting free?

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

### Is vNu free?

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

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

Second Line Calling/Texting is rated higher. Second Line Calling/Texting averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while vNu averages 4.2 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Second Line Calling/Texting or vNu have ads?

vNu shows ads; Second Line Calling/Texting does not.

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

Second Line Calling/Texting ships an update every 2 months, and vNu every 5 weeks. Most recently, Second Line Calling/Texting was updated on October 26, 2026 and vNu on October 25, 2026.

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