# Second Line Calling/Texting vs Text Go

Second Line Calling/Texting and Text Go both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Second Line Calling/Texting's written reviews are positive against 29% of Text Go's. Second Line Calling/Texting also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 162). Text Go's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ads 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 Text Go sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. 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 4.3 for Text Go. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Line Calling/Texting has 2.2K ratings behind it against 162, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Second Line Calling/Texting's written reviews are positive against 29% of Text Go's.

Second Line Calling/Texting ships an update every 2 months, Text Go every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second Line Calling/Texting | Text Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-line-callingtexting/id1231852034/reviews) | **[4.3 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-go-2nd-text-number-now/id1645828933/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 162 |
| Positive reviews | **67.6% of reviews** | 29.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BinaryPattern](https://appshunter.io/developer/874400678) | [VIDMA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599464289) |

## 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


### Text Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-go-2nd-text-number-now/id1645828933)

Obtain a distinct US/Canada local number for private texting and faxing. Protect your personal privacy by using a secondary number for dating, online sales, or travel, ensuring your real number remains secure.

**Highlights:** Get a real US/Canada local number, Unlimited SMS texting, Send faxes from iPhone, Scan documents to fax, Protect personal privacy, Separate work and personal numbers

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Second Number Unlimited Texts | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Fax for iPhone | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Mobile Fax App | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Second Number Texting Me Now | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Fax for iPhone | $29.99 | per month |
| Second Line Texting Now | $49.99 | per year |
| TextGo Number | $49.99 | per year |
| Fax from iPhone | $199.99 | per year |
| Change number for text & fax | $5.99 | 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 Text Go free?

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

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

Text Go is rated higher. Second Line Calling/Texting averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Text Go averages 4.3 from 162 ratings.

### Do Second Line Calling/Texting or Text Go have ads?

Neither Second Line Calling/Texting nor Text Go shows ads.

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

Second Line Calling/Texting ships an update every 2 months, and Text Go every 3 weeks. Most recently, Second Line Calling/Texting was updated on October 26, 2026 and Text Go on October 25, 2026.

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