Comparison

Second Line Calling/Texting vs Text Phone

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

Head to head
About

Second Line Calling/Texting

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
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Flexible Numbers - Add another phone number on your existing device Keep your personal phone number private Instead of giving out your personal number, create a new one and never worry about privacy or receiving spam calls. Use it for dating, online ads or anything else! Get a number in seconds Getting started is simple! Just download the app and start texting or calling right away Unlimited Texts & Calls With the premium plan, get unlimited texting and calling in the US and Canada Create multiple numbers Stay in control by creating multiple numbers on the same device Unlimited calling, texting and picture messaging Make calls and send and receive messages right from the app, using any of your numbers. Easily switch between your numbers at any time Separate contacts Manage your contacts separately from your phone's contacts Protect your privacy Protect your app with a passcode, Touch ID or Face ID Temporary numbers When you are done with a phone number, simply burn it Mask your caller ID with a new, private, flexible and reliable phone number Flexible Numbers Phone is a second phone number for everyday situations such as dating, relationships and more The best number changer app for private texting and calling! It's just like any other phone number but it protects your carrier number and safeguards your identity. A layer of security between you and the ones you are texting and calling. Flexible Numbers Phone is the perfect temporary number for: • buying things online (like craigslist, ebay, etc) • online dating (stay safe!) • applying for jobs • hosting airbnbs • any other kind of project! Avoid giving out your real carrier number to strangers and give out your Flexible Numbers Phone number instead! To get started download the app and get your new number now! Premium Number Plan: - We offer a monthly premium subscription plan that offers unlimited calls, texts and MMS messages within North America - We also offer a monthly basic subscription plan that offers a phone number for texting and calling within North America - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and at the end of each month - Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current monthly subscription - You can manage your subscription and switch off the auto-renewal by going to your account settings after purchase - You cannot cancel the current subscription during the active subscription period - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable - Privacy Policy: https://flexiblenumbers.com/privacy/ - Terms: https://flexiblenumbers.com/terms/ You may not use the service for sending fake texts, prank texts, spoof texts or for anonymous texting or anonymous calling. The recipient you text or call will not know who you are (unless you tell them), however you are never completely anonymous when texting or making calls. If you break these terms, your device will be banned and your identity might be revealed to the authorities upon request. You must be at least 13 years old to use the service. Not for 911 emergency services. Have questions, problems, or feedback? Contact us at contact@flexiblenumbers.com

About

Text Phone

Obtain a separate US or Canada phone number for calls and texts without needing a physical SIM card. Keep your personal number private for online shopping, dating, or service rentals. Features include app lock, voicemail, and rich messaging.

Highlights
  • Real US & Canada phone number
  • App lock with PIN, Touch ID, Face ID
  • Voicemail for US numbers
  • Contact management
  • MMS support
  • Emoji and stickers
Features
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DO YOU NEED A SECOND NUMBER TO SEPARATE YOUR WORK AND PRIVATE LIFE? Call Now allows you to have different lines to meet your dating, shopping and business without a SIM card. It provides you with a real US & Canada number and you can make calls and texts. With Call Now, you can: - Online Shopping. Keep your personal phone number private when shopping online or receiving deliveries. - Dating. Giving your friends on social apps a separate number protects your privacy. - Services & Rentals. Communicate securely with a new phone number when contacting public services, hostings, or car rentals. Features: - Get a real US & Canada phone number for calling and texting - Set app lock to protect your privacy (supports PIN code, Touch ID, and Face ID) - Call to voicemail (for US numbers) when you are not available to answer a phone call. - Create, sync, and manage contacts seamlessly within the app - Send and receive MMS (for US and Canadian numbers) - Rich messaging experience with EMOJI and STICKERS In-App Subscription Details: • Weekly, monthly, yearly subscriptions for premium service and additional number • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • 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, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable • You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by turning off auto-renewal through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service If you have any questions/issues/suggestions, please feel free to contact us. Email: support@2ndtextapp.com Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/2ndtextprivacypolicy-1 Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/2ndtexttermsofservice-1 Disclaimer: All Call Now users will be required to sign up for an auto-renewable In-app purchase before they are able to access the app.

Screenshots

Second Line Calling/Texting4 screens
Text Phone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Second Line Calling/Texting at none against Text Phone's shown. Second Line Calling/Texting also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 54%). Text Phone's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, 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. Second Line Calling/Texting sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Text Phone sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Text Phone holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.2K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Second Line Calling/Texting's written reviews are positive against 54% of Text Phone's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Second Line Calling/Texting ships an update every 2 months, Text Phone every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Second Line Calling/Texting versus Text Phone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecond Line Calling/TextingText Phone
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (2.2K ratings)4.6 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews — better54.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2.2K — better2.1K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#186 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBinaryPattern兰 陈

Customer experience

Second Line Calling/Texting

All ratings2,047 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral8.1%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews111 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral6.3%
Negative26.1%

Text Phone

All ratings2,074 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive54.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative41.3%

User reviews

Second Line Calling/Texting

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Text Phone

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Smooth and reliable
  • 💯 Excellent app
  • 🚀 Fastest texting app
  • 💳 Reduces phone bills

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sudden app crashes
  • 🔒 Unreliable security
  • 💰 Requires paid subscription
  • 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised

Bugs and requests

Second Line Calling/Texting

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Dropped calls
  • Failed message deliveries
  • Disappearing contacts
  • Billing/subscription problems

Requested features

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

Text Phone

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Text messages not sending
  • Login/sign-in issues after updates
  • Numbers stop working over time

Requested features

3 requests
  • Clearer explanation of service
  • Free trial option
  • Better customer support

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Second Line Calling/Texting

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Line$9.991 Month
  • Premium Number Plan3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Number Plan Upgrade$9.991 Month
One-time5
  • 3 Coin Pack$2.99
  • 8 Coin Pack$5.99
  • 15 Coin Pack$9.99
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  • 25 Coin Pack$13.99
  • 60 Coin Pack$27.99
10 purchases

Text Phone

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • 2nd Text - Now texting+calling7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Call Now Number 1 (Weekly) Trials3 Days trial$9.997 Days
Show 5 more
  • SkyCall First Number$9.997 Days
  • SkyCall Second Number$9.997 Days
  • 2nd Phone Number Yearly Pack3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • SkyCall First Number3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • SkyCall Second Number3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • 100 credits for texts & calls$2.99
  • Change Number for Text & Call$4.99

Questions

Is Second Line Calling/Texting free?
Second Line Calling/Texting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Text Phone free?
Text Phone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Second Line Calling/Texting or Text Phone?
Text Phone is rated higher. Second Line Calling/Texting averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Text Phone averages 4.6 from 2.1K ratings.
Do Second Line Calling/Texting or Text Phone have ads?
Text Phone shows ads; Second Line Calling/Texting does not.
Which is updated more often, Second Line Calling/Texting or Text Phone?
Second Line Calling/Texting ships an update every 2 months, and Text Phone every 10 days. Most recently, Second Line Calling/Texting was updated on November 2, 2026 and Text Phone on November 3, 2026.

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