Comparison

Second Line Calling/Texting vs Texting App

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

Texting App

This app provides a private second phone number for calls and texts, protecting your personal number. It offers cheap international calling and SMS, with options for US or Canada numbers. Enjoy VoIP calling over WiFi or cellular data without using cell minutes.

Highlights
  • Private second phone number
  • Calls and texts via WiFi/cellular data
  • Cheap international calls
  • US or Canada phone numbers
  • VoIP calling
  • Free SMS/minutes
Features
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With Texting App, don't worry about exposing your personal phone number to people you don't trust at work or socially. With Texting App, you can make cheap international calls to stay in touch with friends and family no matter where they are. Let's text and call now - Your private second phone number app make calls & texts via WiFi or cellular data, no cell minutes used - More real phone numbers to choose from - Do not reveal personal information and have a private phone number - Get fixed free SMS or free minutes per month - Make international calls and send SMS and MMS at better prices - Get Phone Number US or Canada Phone Number - Better VoIP calling experience ==== IN APP SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS ==== -TXT Me Subscription Provides: Yearly price: $49.99 Quarter price: $16.99 Monthly price: $5.99 - Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription. Your account will be charged for a renewed subscription within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - You can manage your subscription and switch off the auto-renewal by accessing 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://api.v3phone.xyz/privacy.html Terms of use:https://api.v3phone.xyz/termsofuse.html

Screenshots

Second Line Calling/Texting4 screens
Texting App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Second Line Calling/Texting at 68% against Texting App's 33%. Texting App's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 Texting App sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Texting App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 1K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Second Line Calling/Texting's written reviews are positive against 33% of Texting App'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, Texting App monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Second Line Calling/Texting versus Texting App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecond Line Calling/TextingTexting App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (2K ratings)4.6 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2K — better1K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB39 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBinaryPatternShenzhen Lingxing Culture Co., Ltd.

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%

Texting App

All ratings1,041 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative61.9%

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

Texting App

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🥰 Helpful for connecting with loved ones
  • 😌 Good app overall

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Doesn't work as expected
  • 🤔 Invalid numbers given out
  • 💰 Deceptive free trial and charges
  • 🙅‍♀️ Unsatisfactory service

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

Texting App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Can't receive calls or texts
  • Frequent malfunctions

Requested features

2 requests
  • Free trial option
  • Improve reliability and functionality

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
7 purchases

Texting App

Subscriptions3
  • Month3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Quarter$16.993 Months
  • Year$49.991 Year
One-time4
  • 100 Points$2.99
  • 500 Points$12.99
  • 1000 Points$15.99
Show 1 more
  • 2000 Points$28.99

Questions

Is Second Line Calling/Texting free?
Second Line Calling/Texting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Texting App free?
Texting App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Second Line Calling/Texting or Texting App?
Texting App is rated higher. Second Line Calling/Texting averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Texting App averages 4.6 from 1K ratings.
Do Second Line Calling/Texting or Texting App have ads?
Neither Second Line Calling/Texting nor Texting App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Second Line Calling/Texting or Texting App?
Second Line Calling/Texting ships an update every 2 months, and Texting App monthly. Most recently, Second Line Calling/Texting was updated on October 18, 2026 and Texting App on October 15, 2026.

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