# Second Line Calling/Texting vs APhone

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Second Line Calling/Texting at 68% against APhone's 31%. Second Line Calling/Texting also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 APhone sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Second Line Calling/Texting holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Line Calling/Texting has 2K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Second Line Calling/Texting's written reviews are positive against 31% of APhone's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second Line Calling/Texting | APhone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-line-callingtexting/id1231852034/reviews)** | [3.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aphone-second-phone-number/id1629822258/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **67.6% of reviews** | 30.8% 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 | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BinaryPattern](https://appshunter.io/developer/874400678) | [SENATEL LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606852107) |

## 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


### APhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aphone-second-phone-number/id1629822258)

Obtain US, Canada, or UK phone numbers for private calls and texts. Manage multiple numbers on one device, save on international calls, and enjoy free incoming calls and SMS. Ideal for personal privacy or business expansion.

**Highlights:** US, Canada, UK second phone numbers, Global texting and calling, Private and business numbers, Save on international calls, Manage multiple numbers, Free voicemail, Burner numbers

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| APhone Credit $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| APhone Credit $2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| APhone Credit $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| APhone Credit $14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| APhone Credit $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| APhone Credit $24.99 | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Second Line Calling/Texting free?

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

### Is APhone free?

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

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

Second Line Calling/Texting is rated higher. Second Line Calling/Texting averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while APhone averages 3.7 from 16 ratings.

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

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

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

Second Line Calling/Texting ships an update every 2 months, and APhone every 2 months. Most recently, Second Line Calling/Texting was updated on September 27, 2026 and APhone on September 28, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*