# eFone vs Second number

The clearest difference is rating: eFone at 5.0 against Second number's 3.8. eFone also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 20%) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). Second number's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Second number sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. eFone asks for nothing beyond the download.

eFone holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second number has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of eFone's written reviews are positive against 20% of Second number's.

eFone ships an update every 6 days, Second number every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | eFone | Second number |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efone/id1356974318/reviews)** | [3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-number-2nd-phone-line/id6443537842/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | **56.3% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 209 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wireless Xperts Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225213352) | [Recorn Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646934706) |

## What reviewers say

### eFone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efone/id1356974318)

Manage all your business communications with a single dedicated number. Keep business calls, texts, and voicemails separate from personal ones. Messages sync instantly across your account for easy access.

**Highlights:** Single business identity number, Separate business voicemails, Instant message syncing, Contact privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Second number

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-number-2nd-phone-line/id6443537842)

This app provides a secondary phone number on your existing device, allowing you to separate personal and professional communications. It offers easy setup, affordable subscription plans, and features like voicemail and call forwarding for enhanced privacy and organization.

**Highlights:** Second phone number on existing device, Separate personal and professional life, Easy setup in minutes, Affordable subscription options, Voicemail and call forwarding, Customizable caller ID

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phone number for 1 month | $2.99 | per month |
| Phone number for 1 week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Phone number for 1 year | $12.99 | per year |
| SMS Activation | $0.99 | one-time |
| SMS Activation | $1.99 | one-time |
| SMS Activation | $2.99 | one-time |
| SMS Activation | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eFone free?

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

### Is Second number free?

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

### Which has better reviews, eFone or Second number?

eFone is rated higher. eFone averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Second number averages 3.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do eFone or Second number have ads?

eFone shows ads; Second number does not.

### Which is updated more often, eFone or Second number?

eFone ships an update every 6 days, and Second number every 3 weeks. Most recently, eFone was updated on October 25, 2026 and Second number on October 24, 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.*