# Second Line Calling/Texting vs Messages

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second Line Calling/Texting | Messages |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-line-callingtexting/id1231852034/reviews) | **[4.6 (428 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messages-sms-and-text-messaging/id6505050591/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 428 |
| Positive reviews | **67.6% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BinaryPattern](https://appshunter.io/developer/874400678) | [Kailashben Radadiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753646507) |

## 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


### Messages

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messages-sms-and-text-messaging/id6505050591)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Second Line Calling/Texting free?

Second Line Calling/Texting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Messages free?

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

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

Messages is rated higher. Second Line Calling/Texting averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Messages averages 4.6 from 428 ratings.

### Do Second Line Calling/Texting or Messages have ads?

Messages shows ads; Second Line Calling/Texting does not.

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

Second Line Calling/Texting ships an update every 2 months, and Messages daily. Most recently, Second Line Calling/Texting was updated on October 26, 2026 and Messages on October 25, 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.*