# 3 WAY NOTIFICATION vs Ghost The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ghost at 60% against 3 WAY NOTIFICATION's 10%. Ghost also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.6 vs 1.5). 3 WAY NOTIFICATION's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads there is nothing between them. Ghost is free to download; 3 WAY NOTIFICATION costs $2.99 up front. Ghost sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 3 WAY NOTIFICATION asks for nothing beyond the download. Ghost holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ghost has 7.7K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of 3 WAY NOTIFICATION's written reviews are positive against 60% of Ghost's. 3 WAY NOTIFICATION ships an update every 41 months, Ghost every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively. ## The numbers | Metric | 3 WAY NOTIFICATION | Ghost | | --- | --- | --- | | Price | $2.99 | **Free** | | Rating | [1.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-way-notification/id1446206173/reviews) | **[4.6 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-second-phone-number/id6466671844/reviews)** | | Number of ratings | 11 | **7.7K** | | Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | **60.1% of reviews** | | In-app purchases | **No** | Yes | | Ads | No | No | | Update frequency | Every 41 months | **Every 9 days** | | Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription | | Size | 64 MB | 149 MB | | Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 | | Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone | | Age rating | 4+ | 17+ | | Developer | [Davison Design & Development, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/376004613) | [Openlife AI Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896485364) | ## What reviewers say ### 3 WAY NOTIFICATION [App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-way-notification/id1446206173) This app allows users to manage incoming calls during an active audio or video conversation. It provides notifications for a third caller, enabling users to accept or reject the new call. **Highlights:** Third-party call notification, Accept or reject incoming calls, Manage calls during active conversations, Audio and video call support **Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support **In-app purchases:** none ### Ghost [App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-second-phone-number/id6466671844) Get a private, local phone number to stop spam and protect your identity. Receive texts, make unlimited calls, and use a temporary number for online sign-ups and transactions without revealing your real number. **Highlights:** Temporary phone number, Unlimited calls, SMS verification codes, Local area codes, VPN protection, Spam shielding, No contracts or SIMs **Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support **In-app purchases (19)** | Purchase | Price | Billing | | --- | --- | --- | | Pro | $0.99 | per month | | Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days | | Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days | | Spam Call Blocker | $4.99 | per 2 months | | Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days | | Pro | $8.99 | per 7 days | | Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days | | VPN Protection | $9.99 | per 2 months | | Premium | $14.99 | per 2 months | | Pro | $14.99 | per year | | Pro | $17.99 | per year | | Multi Plan Plus - 10 Numbers | $19.99 | per 2 months | | Multi-Plan - 10 Numbers | $19.99 | per 2 months | | Pro | $24.99 | per month | | Pro | $29.99 | per month | | Premium | $29.99 | per 2 months | | Pro | $39.99 | per month | | Pro | $49.99 | per 2 months | | Pro | $139.99 | per year | **What reviewers like** - 🚀 Cuts spam calls - 🔒 Keeps personal number private - 👍 Easy to set up and use - 👍 Transparent about costs - 👍 Separate work and personal calls **What reviewers complain about** - 🐛 Verification issues - 🐛 Unable to send/receive messages - 🐛 Unavailable area codes - 🐛 Billing and subscription problems - 🐛 Unreliable performance **Reported bugs** - Unable to delete conversations - Inconsistent number availability - Verification texts not received - Calls not connecting properly **Requested features** - Allow multiple numbers and number switching - Improve 2FA and verification process - Add more customization and settings options - Enhance call and messaging capabilities ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 3 WAY NOTIFICATION free? 3 WAY NOTIFICATION costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases. ### Is Ghost free? Ghost is free to download, with in-app purchases available. ### Which has better reviews, 3 WAY NOTIFICATION or Ghost? Ghost is rated higher. 3 WAY NOTIFICATION averages 1.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Ghost averages 4.6 from 7.7K ratings. ### Do 3 WAY NOTIFICATION or Ghost have ads? Neither 3 WAY NOTIFICATION nor Ghost shows ads. ### Which is updated more often, 3 WAY NOTIFICATION or Ghost? 3 WAY NOTIFICATION ships an update every 41 months, and Ghost every 9 days. Most recently, 3 WAY NOTIFICATION was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ghost on October 25, 2026. --- *Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*