# Second Line Calling/Texting vs Call Now

The clearest difference is ads: Second Line Calling/Texting at none against Call Now's shown. Second Line Calling/Texting also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 155). Call Now's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, 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 Call Now sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Call Now holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Line Calling/Texting has 2.2K ratings behind it against 155, 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 69% of Call Now's.

Second Line Calling/Texting ships an update every 2 months, Call Now fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second Line Calling/Texting | Call Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-line-callingtexting/id1231852034/reviews) | **[4.7 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-now-privacy-number/id6443997910/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 155 |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews | **68.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BinaryPattern](https://appshunter.io/developer/874400678) | [TongSoft Information Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522822281) |

## 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


### Call Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-now-privacy-number/id6443997910)

Make free international calls and send texts using Wi-Fi or mobile data. Earn credits by watching ads or completing tasks to cover call costs. Enjoy features like a walkie-talkie mode and a US phone number.

**Highlights:** Free global phone calls, Send and receive SMS, Walkie-talkie mode, Earn credits via ads/tasks, US phone number, Low-cost international calls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Recharge $1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $50 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $100 | $99.99 | 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 Call Now free?

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

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

Call Now is rated higher. Second Line Calling/Texting averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Call Now averages 4.7 from 155 ratings.

### Do Second Line Calling/Texting or Call Now have ads?

Call Now shows ads; Second Line Calling/Texting does not.

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

Second Line Calling/Texting ships an update every 2 months, and Call Now fortnightly. Most recently, Second Line Calling/Texting was updated on October 26, 2026 and Call Now on October 27, 2026.

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