# Second Line Calling/Texting vs Texting App

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second Line Calling/Texting | Texting App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-line-callingtexting/id1231852034/reviews) | **[4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texting-app-phone-call-plus-text/id6449623196/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | **67.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BinaryPattern](https://appshunter.io/developer/874400678) | [Shenzhen Lingxing Culture Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689898018) |

## 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


### Texting App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texting-app-phone-call-plus-text/id6449623196)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month | $7.99 | per month |
| Quarter | $16.99 | per 3 months |
| Year | $49.99 | per year |
| 100 Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Points | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Points | $15.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Points | $28.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Can't receive calls or texts
- Frequent malfunctions

**Requested features**

- Free trial option
- Improve reliability and functionality


## Frequently asked 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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