# 2nd Line vs Virtual Number & SMS

2nd Line 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 41% of 2nd Line's. Virtual Number & SMS also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). 2nd Line's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#133 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 2nd Line sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 2nd Line against 4.6 for Virtual Number & SMS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16K and 8.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of 2nd Line's written reviews are positive against 87% of Virtual Number & SMS's.

2nd Line ships an update every 5 weeks, Virtual Number & SMS fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2nd Line | Virtual Number & SMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2nd-line-second-phone-number/id1479964130/reviews) | [4.6 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-number-and-sms-getcode/id6450923280/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 8.1K |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews | **87.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#133** | — |
| Size | 139 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patel Sardarben](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479964129) | [MIA DIGITAL SOLUTIONS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537335778) |

## What reviewers say

### 2nd Line

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2nd-line-second-phone-number/id1479964130)

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Get a second phone number for calls and texts without needing a new SIM or device. This app provides real US, Canada, and Finland numbers for privacy, business, or personal use. Enjoy features like voicemail, call recording, and international calling.

**Highlights:** Second phone number, US, Canada, Finland numbers, Call and text, Voicemail service, Call recording, Anonymous calling, Auto-replies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activate 2nd Number - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Activate 3rd Number - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Text + Call Now Unlimited Calling | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Activate 2nd Number - Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Activate 3rd Number - Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| 2nd Line Monthly Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| 2nd Line Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| 2nd Line Gold - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| 2nd Line Limited Time Offer | $59.99 | per year |
| 2nd Line Gold - Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| 2nd Line - Credits Plan 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 💡 Provides second phone number
- 🔒 Secure service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable service, frequent issues
- 💰 Expensive, poor value for money
- 🔍 Invasive ID verification requirements
- 🔇 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Calls and texts not going through properly
- Account suspensions without warning
- Disappearing messages and call logs

**Requested features**

- Improve reliability and stability of service
- Offer more affordable pricing options
- Provide better customer support channels


### 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 2nd Line free?

2nd Line 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, 2nd Line or Virtual Number & SMS?

2nd Line and Virtual Number & SMS are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 16K and 8.1K ratings respectively.

### Do 2nd Line or Virtual Number & SMS have ads?

Virtual Number & SMS shows ads; 2nd Line does not.

### Which is updated more often, 2nd Line or Virtual Number & SMS?

2nd Line ships an update every 5 weeks, and Virtual Number & SMS fortnightly. Most recently, 2nd Line was updated on September 26, 2026 and Virtual Number & SMS on September 26, 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.*