PhoneLine vs Texter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PhoneLine
Obtain a secondary phone number for calls and texts without requiring an additional SIM card or device. This app allows you to manage multiple lines for work, dating, or privacy, ensuring your personal number remains confidential. Enjoy secure and private communication with crystal-clear call quality.
- Multiple phone numbers in one app
- Private calling and texting
- US and Canadian numbers
- SMS and MMS messaging
- Anonymous communication
- Secure for online dating and sales
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Get PhoneLine Now – Multiple Numbers for Calling & Texting Need a second phone number for work, dating, or privacy? PhoneLine lets you call, text, and manage multiple numbers in one secure app—without needing another SIM or device. - Inbound & Outbound Calling - SMS & MMS Messaging - Choose Local United States and Canadian Numbers - Private & Secure – No Personal Info Shared Why Choose PhoneLine? - Multiple Numbers, One App – Manage multiple lines effortlessly for work, dating, or personal use. - Private Calling & Texting – Keep your real number hidden while staying connected. - Perfect for Business – Get a dedicated number for customers and clients without mixing personal calls. - Safe for Online Dating – Share a secondary number with matches to keep your real number private. - Buy & Sell Securely – Use a temporary number when posting ads or dealing with strangers. - Crystal-Clear Calls – High-quality calling with reliable US and Canadian numbers. SMS & MMS Messaging - Send and receive texts from real US and Canadian numbers. - Keep track of conversations per number, all in one place. Private Calling - Call directly from the app using local US and Canadian numbers. - Incoming calls ring in-app, even when the app is closed. Plans & Pricing - Choose a plan that fits your needs: $5.99, $9.99, $15.99, or $18.99 per month per number. - Billed monthly or annually via your iTunes Account. - Cancel anytime—no hidden fees. - Auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before renewal. Terms of Use: https://www.phonelineapp.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.phonelineapp.com/privacy.html Start Calling & Texting with Your New Number – Download PhoneLine Today
Texter
This app provides a private, disposable phone number for sending and receiving texts and making calls globally. It offers a simple, contract-free solution for privacy without needing a separate device or cell plan. Enjoy transparent fees and full control over your number.
- Disposable phone numbers
- Send and receive texts
- Make international calls
- No contract required
- Transparent fee calculator
- No advertisements
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Texter is a private phone number app specifically designed for iPhone to protect the sender's privacy. It is a simple and inexpensive way for those who need a disposable number to send or receive text messages and make calls around the world. No contracts, transparent fees, absolute privacy. NO HASSLES Our numbers come without a contract. You don't need a cell phone plan or another device to use your second phone number. SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS Using your second phone number with Texter is super-simple. Purchase a number, recharge credits, and start messaging and calling. TRANSPARENT FEES Texter messaging and calling fees are as transparent as possible. By using the in-app Tariff calculator, you can check the cost per outgoing and incoming calls or messages based on a specific country. UNRESTRICTED OWNERSHIP Purchase and keep your number for as long as you need or dispose of it anytime. NO ADS The app doesn't bother you with any advertisement and never shares any of your data. No exceptions! Use Texter in everyday situations: • Buying or selling things on Craigslist, eBay, or other e-commerce platforms • Dating • Hosting apartments on Airbnb • Using Uber • Applying for a job • Working (e.g. as a second work number) Phone numbers available in: USA, Canada, Sweden. PRICING Texter is free to download and comes with 20 free credits. Phone numbers and additional credits are available through subscriptions and in-app purchases. Our standard Subscription Options for phone numbers are weekly, monthly and yearly. If you choose to get one of our plans then your payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The cost of the renewal depends on your Subscription Plan. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. When canceling a subscription, your subscription will remain active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled but the current subscription will not be refunded. IMPORTANT: Messages use prepaid credits. Area code availability varies. May not work with SMS shortcode services. Not for 911 or other emergency services. Text messaging to UK and US numbers is unavailable (UK, US, PR, VI, Guam, and American Samoa). Text messaging is not available in Africa (Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, The Democratic Republic Of The Congo, Cote D’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Reunion Island, Rwanda, Sao Tome And Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, United Republic Of Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Western Sahara, Zambia, Zimbabwe) and Dominican Republic. If you like Texter app, we would love if you left a great review in the App Store! Just a couple of kind words or a simple star rating helps a lot! Privacy Policy: https://legal.apptoro.support/hc/en-us/articles/4417734791057 Terms of Use: https://legal.apptoro.support/hc/en-us/articles/4417344441617
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Texter at 4.6 against PhoneLine's 3.7. Texter also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 28). PhoneLine's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PhoneLine sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Texter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Texter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Texter has 1.2K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of PhoneLine's written reviews are positive against 21% of Texter's.
PhoneLine ships an update fortnightly, Texter monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PhoneLine | Texter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (28 ratings) | 4.6 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | 20.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GhostCall | App Toro |
Customer experience
PhoneLine
Texter
User reviews
PhoneLine
From 28 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great for calls and text
- 🔒 Works well with Prank Dial
Room to improve
- 🐛 Doesn't work, lots of bugs
- 💰 Overpriced, not worth the money
- 🔒 Not anonymous, can't hide number
- 🤖 Strict content filtering
Texter
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Efficient way for secret communication
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward to use
Room to improve
- 🚫 Unable to call or text US numbers
- 💰 Expensive and requires purchasing credits
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- ⚠️ Unreliable service, messages may or may not be delivered
Bugs and requests
PhoneLine
Reported bugs
3 issues- Can't register or create account
- Keeps crashing or not loading
- Purchased numbers don't work
Requested features
2 requests- Add ability to block contacts
- Improve customer support
Texter
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent behavior, sometimes works, sometimes doesn't
Requested features
2 requests- Free trial option
- Ability to use app in more countries
In-app purchases
PhoneLine
- Just The Number5 variants$5.991 Month
- Mini Pack5 variants$9.991 Month
- 100 Credits$4.99
Texter
- Texting Number (weekly)$3.997 Days
- 2nd Texting Number (weekly)$4.997 Days
- Texting Number (monthly)$7.991 Month
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- 2nd Texting Number (monthly)$9.991 Month
- 2nd Texting Number (yearly)$69.991 Year
- 100 Credits$2.99
- Change Phone Number$4.99
- 300 Credits$6.99
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- Change Phone Number$9.99
- 900 Credits$17.99
Questions
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