Comparison

Second Line Calling/Texting vs Text ON

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 ON

Acquire a virtual phone number without a physical SIM card for private calls and texts. Ideal for travelers, online registrations, or a dedicated work/personal line. Offers flexible plans and credit packs for usage.

Highlights
  • Buy virtual US numbers
  • Send text and multimedia messages
  • View call and message history
  • Manage multiple numbers
  • Flexible tariff plans
  • Delete message history
Features
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Our application helps you buy a virtual number and use it as a regular number, but without a SIM card. FOR WHOME IT CAN BE USEFUL: ∗ for travelers; ∗ for registering on websites or applications; ∗ you can use it as a second phone for work, family or friends. BENEFITS ∗ It is the same number as a regular number, just without a SIM card; ∗ You can buy a new number at any time or delete your old number if you don't need it; ∗ There are different tariff plans, which will allow you to choose the most advantageous plan, depending on your needs; ∗ Cheap calls and texts to the US and Canada; ∗ You don't need a phone that supports multiple SIM cards. FEATURES ∗ Buying virtual numbers in the U.S.; ∗ Sending text and multimedia messages; ∗ Full message and call history; ∗ Switching between several numbers;∗ Deleting history; ∗ Flexible rates and tarrifs. You need a subscription or credit packs to buy a number, make calls or send messages. PREMIUM ACCESS You can subscribe to all features for unlimited access. With premium access you get to use all the features of the application (get number, make call and texting): ∗ Weekly subscription with a 3-day trial costs $7.99; ∗ Monthly subscription costs $19.99; ∗ 3 months subscription costs $39.99; ∗ 6 months subscription costs $49.99. The exact price depends on the region of your account. CREDITS PACK You can always top up your balance to make more calls, messages or buy a new number. ∗ 100 coins for $3.99; ∗ 250 coins for $6.99; ∗ 500 coins for $9.99; ∗ 1,000 coins for $19.99; ∗ 2,000 coins for $29.99; ∗ 3000 coins for $39,99. The exact price depends on the region of your account. Subscription information: ∗ Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period; ∗ 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 will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription; ∗ Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. ∗ Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan. Privacy policy: https://2call.app/privacy.html Terms of use: https://2call.app/terms.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Help: support@2call.app

Screenshots

Second Line Calling/Texting4 screens
Text ON4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Text ON at 4.7 against Second Line Calling/Texting's 4.2. Text ON also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Second Line Calling/Texting's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (68% vs 39%). 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 ON sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Text ON holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Second Line Calling/Texting's written reviews are positive against 39% of Text ON'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 ON monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Second Line Calling/Texting versus Text ON: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecond Line Calling/TextingText ON
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (2K ratings)4.7 (2.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews — better39.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2K2.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBinaryPatternAPPSTER LIMITED

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 ON

All ratings2,420 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive39.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.7%

User reviews

Second Line Calling/Texting

From 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 ON

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good app
  • 🚀 Fast response

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Freezing issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable service
  • 🐛 Delivery issues
  • 🔒 Account freezing
  • 💰 Paid service issues

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 ON

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to send messages
  • Incompatible with some devices
  • Purchased credits not credited

Requested features

2 requests
  • Whatsapp verification support
  • Support for international numbers

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
11 purchases

Text ON

Subscriptions5
  • Full access (1 week trial)3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Full access (1 month)$19.991 Month
  • Full Access (3 months)$39.993 Months
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  • Full Access (6 months)$49.996 Months
  • Full Access (12 months, trial)3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time6
  • 100 credits$3.99
  • 250 Credits (+50 Bonus)$6.99
  • 500 Credits (+100 Bonus)$9.99
Show 3 more
  • 1000 Credits (+200 Bonus)$19.99
  • 2000 Credits (+400 Bonus)$29.99
  • 3000 Credits (+600 Bonus)$39.99

Questions

Is Second Line Calling/Texting free?
Second Line Calling/Texting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Text ON free?
Text ON is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Second Line Calling/Texting or Text ON?
Text ON is rated higher. Second Line Calling/Texting averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Text ON averages 4.7 from 2.4K ratings.
Do Second Line Calling/Texting or Text ON have ads?
Text ON shows ads; Second Line Calling/Texting does not.
Which is updated more often, Second Line Calling/Texting or Text ON?
Second Line Calling/Texting ships an update every 2 months, and Text ON monthly. Most recently, Second Line Calling/Texting was updated on September 22, 2026 and Text ON on September 24, 2026.

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