# Second Phone Number' vs Virtual Number & SMS

Second Phone Number' and Virtual Number & SMS both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Virtual Number & SMS's written reviews are positive against 12% of Second Phone Number''s. Virtual Number & SMS also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Second Phone Number''s advantage is chart position (#155 vs unranked) and ratings volume (46K vs 8.1K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Second Phone Number' sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Virtual Number & SMS sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Second Phone Number' against 4.6 for Virtual Number & SMS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Phone Number' has 46K ratings behind it against 8.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 12% of Second Phone Number''s written reviews are positive against 87% of Virtual Number & SMS's.

Second Phone Number' ships an update every 5 weeks, Virtual Number & SMS fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second Phone Number' | Virtual Number & SMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-phone-number/id1369478044/reviews) | [4.6 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-number-and-sms-getcode/id6450923280/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **46K** | 8.1K |
| Positive reviews | 11.9% of reviews | **87.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#155** | — |
| Size | 120 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EverAppsLLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1368433722) | [MIA DIGITAL SOLUTIONS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537335778) |

## What reviewers say

### Second Phone Number'

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-phone-number/id1369478044)

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Obtain a secondary phone number for private calls and texts without needing an extra SIM card. This app allows for international calling and texting, offering a separate line for personal or business use. Keep your primary number private while managing multiple contacts and communications.

**Highlights:** Acquire a second phone number, Make private calls and texts, International calling and texting, Send MMS messages, Multiple phone number support, Choose numbers from U.S. or Canada area codes

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Second Additional Number Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 2nd Line | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 2nd Phone number | $9.99 | per month |
| Second Additional Number Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Third Additional Number Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Second Phone Premium - Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| International calling app | $49.99 | per year |
| Second Additional Number Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Second Phone Premium - Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Buy 200 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Get 150 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Change Number | $15.99 | one-time |
| Get 350 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| Get 800 Credits | $29.99 | one-time |
| Get 1200 Credits | $49.99 | one-time |
| Get 2500 credits | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient app for second phone number
- 💡 Useful for business and privacy needs
- 😊 Some users find the app amazing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable and buggy performance
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 💰 Expensive subscription, hidden fees
- ⚠️ Poor customer support and unresponsive developers
- 🔇 Limited features and functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Numbers randomly deleted or become unusable
- Texts and calls not working as expected
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel

**Requested features**

- Increase daily text message limit
- Improve message history and notification features
- Allow users to port and keep their assigned numbers


### Virtual Number & SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-number-and-sms-getcode/id6450923280)

Obtain virtual phone numbers from over 120 countries for SMS verification on popular platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Instagram. Securely create new accounts or verify existing ones with private, clean numbers at competitive prices.

**Highlights:** Virtual phone number provision, SMS verification for multiple platforms, Support for over 120 countries, Private and clean phone numbers, Competitive pricing, Anonymous number options

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get 1 Coin | $0.99 | per month |
| Get 2 Coins | $1.99 | per month |
| Get 3 coin | $2.99 | per month |
| Get 4 Coins | $4.99 | per month |
| Subscribe 5$ | $4.99 | per month |
| Get 25 Coins | $24.99 | per month |
| Get 1 Coin for Virtual Number | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 2 Coins for Virtual Number | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get 3 Coin for Temp Number | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 4 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get 5 Coins for Second Number | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get 8 Coin for Business Number | $7.99 | one-time |
| Get 10 Coin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Get 20$ | $19.99 | one-time |
| Get 50$ | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Innovative features
- 🥰 Excellent customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues
- 💰 High pricing for some users
- 📱 Compatibility problems on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Numbers not working with certain apps
- Delayed SMS delivery

**Requested features**

- More payment options
- Expanded country coverage
- Free trial or freemium model


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Second Phone Number' free?

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

### Is Virtual Number & SMS free?

Virtual Number & SMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Second Phone Number' or Virtual Number & SMS?

Second Phone Number' and Virtual Number & SMS are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 46K and 8.1K ratings respectively.

### Do Second Phone Number' or Virtual Number & SMS have ads?

Both Second Phone Number' and Virtual Number & SMS show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Second Phone Number' or Virtual Number & SMS?

Second Phone Number' ships an update every 5 weeks, and Virtual Number & SMS fortnightly. Most recently, Second Phone Number' was updated on October 15, 2026 and Virtual Number & SMS on October 15, 2026.

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