# Texting Line vs #Phone

The clearest difference is rating: #Phone at 4.5 against Texting Line's 2.3. #Phone also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (188 vs 15). Texting Line's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. #Phone sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Texting Line asks for nothing beyond the download.

#Phone holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: #Phone has 188 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Texting Line ships an update every 2 months, #Phone every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Texting Line | #Phone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texting-line/id1302375515/reviews) | **[4.5 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-second-number/id6504142697/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **188** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Yuval Madar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496850808) | [CurrentBlack LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508642995) |

## What reviewers say

### Texting Line

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texting-line/id1302375515)

Communicate with customers using your business phone numbers directly from your mobile device. Read and reply to text messages sent to your landline or toll-free numbers without needing to be at your computer. This app ensures you can maintain professional communication by using your business identity for all customer interactions.

**Highlights:** Send and receive texts via business numbers, Reply to customers using business identity, Supports simple SMS texts, Contacts synchronization, Multiple user logins, Conversation history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### #Phone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-second-number/id6504142697)

Obtain a dedicated second phone number for calls and SMS directly from your device. This app allows you to separate personal and work communications, protect your privacy, and manage your contacts with ease. Enjoy HD voice quality and a smart dialer without needing an extra SIM card.

**Highlights:** Dedicated second phone number, Make calls and send SMS, HD voice quality, Smart dialer, Private and secure communication, No extra SIM card needed

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $6.99 | per month |
| 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Year | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Change Phone Number | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Texting Line free?

Texting Line is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is #Phone free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Texting Line or #Phone?

#Phone is rated higher. Texting Line averages 2.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while #Phone averages 4.5 from 188 ratings.

### Do Texting Line or #Phone have ads?

Neither Texting Line nor #Phone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Texting Line or #Phone?

Texting Line ships an update every 2 months, and #Phone every 3 weeks. Most recently, Texting Line was updated on October 24, 2026 and #Phone 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.*