# Second Texting Number vs Text Changer

The clearest difference is ads: Text Changer at none against Second Texting Number's shown. Second Texting Number's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (66K vs 1.4K). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Second Texting Number sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Text Changer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Texting Number has 66K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Second Texting Number's written reviews are positive against 57% of Text Changer's.

Second Texting Number ships an update every 2 weeks, Text Changer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second Texting Number | Text Changer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (66K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-texting-number/id1274216319/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-changer-fake-messages/id1583502027/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **66K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **57.8% of reviews** | 56.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#78** | — |
| Size | 14 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Torqued Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837451787) | [Saturday Technologies, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242436346) |

## What reviewers say

### Second Texting Number

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

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #100 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Get a private second phone number for texting and receiving verification codes. Keep your personal number safe for online activities like dating or shopping. Enjoy unlimited messaging and group texts without ads.

**Highlights:** Choose any available area code, Unlimited texting and photo messages, Receive verification codes, Keep personal number private, Group texting functionality, No disruptive 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


### Text Changer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-changer-fake-messages/id1583502027)

Enhance your texting with an AI assistant that provides opening lines, pickup phrases, and message rewrites in various tones. Generate personalized recommendations, poems, and advice, or fix grammar. Create custom message stickers to add humor to conversations.

**Highlights:** AI texting assistant, Opening lines and rizz lines, Rewrite messages in different tones, Personalized recommendations, Create custom message stickers, Grammar correction

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - AI Texting Assistant | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - AI Texting Assistant | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - AI Texting Assistant | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - AI Texting Assistant | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - AI Texting Assistant | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - AI Texting Assistant | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium - AI Texting Assistant | $69.99 | per year |
| Custom Chat Stickers | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for writing and texting
- 🤩 Fun way to prank friends
- 🎨 Customizable text and stickers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires payment for full features
- 🔒 Limited free options
- 🔍 Stickers are noticeable to recipient

**Reported bugs**

- Stickers not working as expected
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges
- Compatibility problems with recent OS updates

**Requested features**

- More free customization options
- Compatibility with messaging apps like Messenger Kids
- Ability to fully hide text changes from recipient


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Second Texting Number free?

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

### Is Text Changer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Second Texting Number or Text Changer?

Second Texting Number is rated higher. Second Texting Number averages 4.6 out of 5 from 66K ratings, while Text Changer averages 4.4 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Second Texting Number or Text Changer have ads?

Second Texting Number shows ads; Text Changer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Second Texting Number or Text Changer?

Second Texting Number ships an update every 2 weeks, and Text Changer every 3 months. Most recently, Second Texting Number was updated on November 12, 2026 and Text Changer on November 11, 2026.

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