Second Line Calling/Texting vs Messages
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Messages
This communication platform streamlines your messaging and calling experience. It offers instant messaging, group chats, media sharing, and direct calling. Manage multiple accounts, set reminders from conversations, and organize all your messages in a unified inbox.
- Dual app accounts
- Instant messaging and media sharing
- End-to-end message encryption
- Reminders from conversations
- Voice and video calls
- Unified message inbox
- Spam protection
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The Messages App is a comprehensive communication platform designed to streamline your messaging experience. With a focus on efficiency, connectivity, and user convenience, this app combines a variety of communication tools into one cohesive interface. Whether you’re looking to send a quick text, set a reminder, or make a call, the Messages App has you covered. Key Features 1. Dual Apps Multiple Accounts: Manage and switch between multiple accounts seamlessly without logging out. Separate Spaces: Keep personal and professional conversations distinct by using dual app instances. Custom Settings: Customize notification settings, themes, and preferences independently for each account. 2. Direct Chat Instant Messaging: Send and receive text messages instantly. Media Sharing: Share photos, videos, voice messages, and documents with ease. Group Chats: Create and manage group conversations for collaborative communication. Quick Replies: Use pre-set responses for faster communication. 3. Direct Message One-on-One Messaging: Engage in private conversations with contacts. Message Encryption: Ensure privacy with end-to-end encryption for all direct messages. Read Receipts: Know when your messages have been read by the recipient. Typing Indicators: See when the other person is typing a response. 4. Reminder Set Reminders: Create reminders directly from your chat conversations. Sync with Calendar: Integrate reminders with your calendar app for better task management. Recurring Reminders: Set daily, weekly, or monthly reminders for regular tasks. Notification Alerts: Get notified when a reminder is due. 5. Direct Calling Voice Calls: Make high-quality voice calls directly from the app. Video Calls: Connect face-to-face with video calling. Call History: View and manage your call logs within the app. Voicemail: Leave voice messages when calls are not answered. 6. Messages Unified Inbox: Access all your messages in one place, including SMS, MMS, and app-based messages. Search Functionality: Easily search through your messages to find specific conversations or keywords. Message Organization: Organize messages by date, sender, or priority. Starred Messages: Mark important messages for quick reference later. Additional Features Customizable Themes: Personalize the app with various themes and color schemes. Notification Management: Control notification preferences for each type of message and call. Contact Syncing: Sync your contacts from your phone, email, and other apps. Spam Protection: Automatically filter out spam messages and calls. Multi-Device Support: Access your messages and calls from multiple devices, ensuring you stay connected on the go. The Messages App is your all-in-one communication hub, offering a range of features designed to enhance your messaging and calling experience. With its intuitive interface and robust functionality, staying in touch with friends, family, and colleagues has never been easier. SUBSCRIPTION AND TERMS: You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase to enjoy all App Features without Ads: • Auto-renewable subscription. • Weekly ($2.99), 1 month ($4.99) and 1 year ($29.49) durations. • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy at: * Link to Privacy Policy: https://messagestextmessage.blogspot.com/2024/07/privacy-policy.html * Link to EULA: https://messagestextmessage.blogspot.com/2024/07/eula.html * Link to Terms of use: https://messagestextmessage.blogspot.com/2024/07/terms-conditions.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Second Line Calling/Texting at none against Messages's shown. Second Line Calling/Texting also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 57%) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 428). Messages's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
Both are free to download. Second Line Calling/Texting sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Messages sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Messages holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Line Calling/Texting has 2.2K ratings behind it against 428, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Second Line Calling/Texting's written reviews are positive against 57% of Messages'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, Messages daily. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Second Line Calling/Texting | Messages |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (2.2K ratings) | 4.6 (428 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews — better | 57.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K — better | 428 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BinaryPattern | Kailashben Radadiya |
Customer experience
Second Line Calling/Texting
Messages
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
Messages
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Second Line Calling/Texting
- Premium Line$9.991 Month
- Premium Number Plan3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Premium Number Plan Upgrade$9.991 Month
- 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
Messages
- Weekly$2.997 Days
- Monthly$5.991 Month
- Yearly$24.991 Year
Questions
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