Comparison

Texter vs 2nd Line

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Disposable phone numbers
  • Send and receive texts
  • Make international calls
  • No contract required
  • Transparent fee calculator
  • No advertisements
Features
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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

About

2nd Line

This app provides a private second phone number for calls and texts without needing an extra SIM card. It offers unlimited texting and calling, custom numbers for various uses, and cost-effective international communication. Protect your privacy and manage multiple lines easily on your iOS device.

Highlights
  • Multiple virtual phone lines
  • Customizable phone numbers
  • Privacy protection
  • International calling and texting
  • No SIM swapping
  • Automatic call recorder
  • Voicemail
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Looking for a private and convenient way to call and text without sharing your personal number? 2nd Line - Second Phone Number gives you a real secondary phone number for personal conversations, calling, and messaging directly from your iPhone. Stay connected with friends, family, and personal contacts while keeping your primary number private. No extra SIM card or additional device required. Whether you want a separate number for travel, online accounts, shopping signups, dating apps, classifieds, or everyday privacy, Second Phone Number makes communication simple and secure. With Second Phone Number you can: ◉ Send and receive SMS messages ◉ Make domestic and international calls ◉ Keep personal conversations private ◉ Use multiple phone numbers on one device ◉ Manage calls and messages easily ◉ Access voicemail, call forwarding, and more Why users love Second Phone Number: ▶ Multiple Phone Numbers Manage multiple virtual phone numbers directly from your iPhone without changing SIM cards or carrying extra devices. ▶ Privacy Protection Keep your personal number private while communicating with people online, during travel, or in everyday situations. ▶ Personal Communication Chat and stay connected with friends, family, and personal contacts using a separate number for everyday conversations. ▶ International Calling Make affordable international calls and send messages while staying connected worldwide. ▶ Easy Number Management Switch between numbers effortlessly and manage your communication in one convenient app. ▶ Flexible Usage Use your second number for: • Travel • Online signups • Shopping rewards programs • Dating apps • Classified listings • Personal privacy • Everyday communication Additional Features: ◈ Voicemail ◈ Call Forwarding ◈ Call Blocking ◈ Custom Ringtones ◈ Automatic Call Recording ◈ SMS & MMS Support Second Phone Number is designed for individual personal use and private communication. Spam, automated messaging, bulk messaging, and marketing-related usage are strictly prohibited. Download Second Phone Number today and enjoy private calling and texting with the convenience of multiple phone numbers on a single device. UNLIMITED ACCESS MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION • Payment will be charged to your 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. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited upon subscription purchase. ※ Privacy Policy: https://appyogi.com/legal/privacy/ ※ Terms of Use: https://appyogi.com/legal/terms/

Screenshots

Texter4 screens
2nd Line4 screens

Verdict

The call

Texter and 2nd Line both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of 2nd Line's written reviews are positive against 21% of Texter's. Texter's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Texter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and 2nd Line sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Texter against 4.5 for 2nd Line. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of Texter's written reviews are positive against 74% of 2nd Line's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Texter ships an update monthly, 2nd Line every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Texter versus 2nd Line: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTexter2nd Line
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.2K ratings) — better4.5 (1.5K ratings)
Positive reviews20.7% of reviews74.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K1.5K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB193 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp ToroAppYogi Software Pvt. Ltd.

Customer experience

Texter

All ratings1,164 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive20.7%
Neutral1.2%
Negative78.0%

2nd Line

All ratings1,494 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews192 reviews
Positive74.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative20.8%

User reviews

Texter

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What 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

2nd Line

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good customer service
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Excellent app
  • 👍 Great service
  • 👍 Helpful support team

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
  • 💰 Expensive/misleading pricing
  • 🐛 Unreliable/unable to send texts

Bugs and requests

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

2nd Line

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Automatic charges without free trial
  • Inability to send texts

Requested features

2 requests
  • Free trial option
  • Refund/cancellation process improvement

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Texter

Subscriptions5
  • Texting Number (weekly)$3.997 Days
  • 2nd Texting Number (weekly)$4.997 Days
  • Texting Number (monthly)$7.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • 2nd Texting Number (monthly)$9.991 Month
  • 2nd Texting Number (yearly)$69.991 Year
One-time5
  • 100 Credits$2.99
  • Change Phone Number$4.99
  • 300 Credits$6.99
Show 2 more
  • Change Phone Number$9.99
  • 900 Credits$17.99
22 purchases

2nd Line

Subscriptions15
  • Second phone number$7.997 Days
  • Text now and call3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • 2nd Phone number$9.997 Days
Show 12 more
  • 2nd Phone number$14.997 Days
  • Call and text me$14.991 Month
  • Second Phone number3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Call and message3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Second Phone Line$14.991 Month
  • 3 Phone numbers for Calling$19.991 Month
  • 4 Numbers for call & Text$24.991 Month
  • Second Texting Number3 Days trial$49.996 Months
  • 2nd number for call & Text1 Year trial$79.991 Year
  • 2nd phone number and line$99.991 Year
  • WiFi Calling 2nd Phone number$99.991 Year
  • Second Number3 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time7
  • 300 Credits$2.99
  • Get 500 Credits$4.99
  • Get new 2nd number$9.99
Show 4 more
  • 1200 Credits$9.99
  • 4000 Credits$29.99
  • Get 10000 Credits$69.99
  • 15000 Credits$99.99

Questions

Is Texter free?
Texter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 2nd Line free?
2nd Line is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Texter or 2nd Line?
Texter is rated higher. Texter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while 2nd Line averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Texter or 2nd Line have ads?
2nd Line shows ads; Texter does not.
Which is updated more often, Texter or 2nd Line?
Texter ships an update monthly, and 2nd Line every 2 weeks. Most recently, Texter was updated on September 27, 2026 and 2nd Line on September 26, 2026.

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