# Fake Messages Pro vs Second Texting Number

The clearest difference is rating: Second Texting Number at 4.6 against Fake Messages Pro's 2.1. Second Texting Number also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 17%) and ratings volume (66K vs 172). Fake Messages Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fake Messages Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Second Texting Number sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Second Texting Number holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Texting Number has 66K ratings behind it against 172, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Fake Messages Pro's written reviews are positive against 58% of Second Texting Number's.

Fake Messages Pro ships an update every 2 months, Second Texting Number every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fake Messages Pro | Second Texting Number |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fake-messages-pro/id1236454828/reviews) | **[4.6 (66K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-texting-number/id1274216319/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 172 | **66K** |
| Positive reviews | 17.1% of reviews | **58.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#80** |
| Size | 18 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Chih-Hao Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/618207820) | [Torqued Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837451787) |

## What reviewers say

### Fake Messages Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fake-messages-pro/id1236454828)

Create realistic fake message conversations and notifications. Simulate receiving messages from celebrities and idols to prank friends or for entertainment purposes.

**Highlights:** Create fake messages, Simulate message notifications, Messages from idols, Messages from celebrities, Realistic message simulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple to set up
- 💡 Good prank idea
- 🚀 Works well on some devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 🤔 Confusing to use
- 💔 Fake notifications not convincing
- 🤑 Expensive for limited features

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not arriving
- Compatibility issues with some devices
- Glitches and crashes

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Improve notification appearance
- Allow sending multiple messages


### Second Texting Number

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-texting-number/id1274216319)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #100 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Obtain a private, secondary phone number for unlimited texting and receiving verification codes. Protect your personal number while online shopping, dating, or selling. Enjoy group texting and ad-free communication.

**Highlights:** Choose a new phone number with any area code, Unlimited texting (including photos), Receive verification codes, Keep personal number private, Group texting, No ads

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Texting | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Texting | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Limited Texting | $9.99 | per month |
| Texting Number | $9.99 | per month |
| Texting | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Texting | $13.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Texting | $13.99 | per month |
| 50 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Change Your Number | $8.99 | one-time |
| 150 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient delivery of messages
- 🔒 Ability to keep personal number private
- 💡 Useful for businesses and personal use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable message delivery
- 🔋 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🤔 Unclear trial period and subscription terms
- 🤷‍♀️ Limited features compared to cost

**Reported bugs**

- Messages not sending or delayed
- Frequent app crashes or freezes
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- Call functionality
- Video/multimedia support
- Improved reliability and consistency
- Clearer subscription model


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fake Messages Pro free?

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

### Is Second Texting Number free?

Second Texting Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fake Messages Pro or Second Texting Number?

Second Texting Number is rated higher. Fake Messages Pro averages 2.1 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while Second Texting Number averages 4.6 from 66K ratings.

### Do Fake Messages Pro or Second Texting Number have ads?

Second Texting Number shows ads; Fake Messages Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fake Messages Pro or Second Texting Number?

Fake Messages Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Second Texting Number every 3 weeks. Most recently, Fake Messages Pro was updated on October 22, 2026 and Second Texting Number on October 24, 2026.

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