Comparison

Rylo vs Second Phone Number

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

Head to head
About

Rylo

This app provides real-time AI-powered captions for phone calls and in-person conversations, making communication accessible for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. It offers features like text-to-speech, visual voicemail, and saved transcripts, all with end-to-end encryption for privacy.

Highlights
  • Real-time AI call captions
  • Live transcription for in-person conversations
  • Text-to-speech for typed responses
  • Visual voicemail
  • Saved transcript history
  • Multilingual captioning
  • Personal dictionary for custom words
Features
Currently charting
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Phone calls made accessible. Rylo provides real-time, AI-powered call captions on every phone call for anyone who is deaf or has hearing loss. Captioned calls are private and accurate. MAKE AND RECEIVE ANY CALL Rylo works like your native phone app, but with speech-to-text call captions. If you prefer to type your responses, you can choose a voice and use our text-to-speech feature. No interpreters. No relay services. No strangers listening in. LIVE CAPTIONS FOR REAL LIFE Our built-in feature, Rylo Live Transcribe, captions in-person conversations instantly: family dinners, doctor's appointments, airports, or anywhere else you don't want to miss a word. YOUR PRIVACY IS PROTECTED Captions are generated with end-to-end encryption. No human involvement. No one reading your calls but you. BUILT FOR THE DEAF COMMUNITY, BY THE DEAF COMMUNITY Rylo was built with direct input from the Deaf and hard of hearing communities. Every feature exists because someone in the community needed it. Accessibility matters. KEY FEATURES ■ Live caption calls with transcripts ■ Live captioning for in-person moments (Rylo Live Transcribe) ■ Personal dictionary for custom words and phrases ■ Quick keyboard responses as needed ■ Visual voicemail ■ Save transcripts privately on your device ■ Multilingual captioning: English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Hebrew, Italian ■ Built-in spam filter and call blocking ■ Profanity blocker ■ FCC certified "Rylo is the true definition of a game-changer. Their goal is to ensure effective and smooth communication." — Verified user "I was able to make a phone call myself. I set up my own appointment. I could clearly read every word the recipient was saying to me. I explained to her I was deaf and I was using closed captioning. It was amazing. Thank you Rylo for allowing me to be more independent." — Verified user Download Rylo. Make calls with confidence. For more: https://rylo.com/ Support: https://help.rylo.com/en/ FEDERAL LAW PROHIBITS ANYONE BUT REGISTERED USERS WITH HEARING LOSS FROM USING INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) CAPTIONED TELEPHONES WITH THE CAPTIONS TURNED ON. There is a cost for each minute of captions generated, paid from a federally administered fund. There are also eligibility requirements and a cost, paid by a federally administered fund for each minute of IP Relay service. Emergency calling through Rylo works similar to, but not the same as, calling 911 directly through a landline. It is important to keep your Rylo Registered Location updated.

About

Second Phone Number

Obtain a secondary phone number for calls and texts without needing an extra SIM card. Use it for personal or professional purposes, including online marketplaces, dating, and business, while keeping your primary number private. Make affordable international calls and send SMS/MMS with this virtual line.

Highlights
  • Obtain a secondary phone number
  • Make calls and send texts
  • No additional SIM card needed
  • Maintain privacy
  • Affordable international calls
  • Send SMS/MMS
Features
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Get a virtual US or Canadian phone number in minutes! No extra SIM card or second phone needed. Choose a California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois, or another available area code. Call and text from your virtual number over Wi-Fi or mobile data. Call mobile and landline numbers in the US, Canada, and 200+ countries worldwide. Send and receive SMS, and share photos and image through MMS. A SEPARATE NUMBER FOR EVERYDAY COMMUNICATION - Keep your personal and business communication organized with a separate US or Canadian phone number. Perfect for: - Work and business communication; - Customers and clients; - Travel and international communication; - Friends and family; - Personal and business calls and messages. FEATURES - A US or Canadian virtual phone number; - A choice of available local area codes; - Wi-Fi calling; - Calls to mobile and landline numbers; - International calls to supported destinations; - SMS and MMS in the US and Canada; - Photo sharing through MMS; - Contact sync. An active subscription is required to get and use a virtual phone number. Calling and messaging availability may vary by destination and carrier. - Terms of Use: https://sphone.telecom.municorn.com/privacy?app=second-phone - Privacy Policy: https://sphone.telecom.municorn.com/terms?app=second-phone - CCPA: https://telecom.municorn.com/ccpa?app=second-phone - Privacy Supplement: https://telecom.municorn.com/privacy-supplement?app=second-phone - Messaging Policy: https://sphone.telecom.municorn.com/messaging-policy?app=second-phone

Screenshots

Rylo4 screens
Second Phone Number4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rylo at none against Second Phone Number's 10. Rylo also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, ads and chart position 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. Second Phone Number sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Rylo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rylo holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.5K and 924 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Rylo's written reviews are positive against 64% of Second Phone Number's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rylo ships an update every 6 days, Second Phone Number fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Rylo versus Second Phone Number: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRyloSecond Phone Number
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.5K ratings) — better4.3 (924 ratings)
Positive reviews67.4% of reviews — better64.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4.5K — better924
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#169#136 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB126 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNagish Inc.Municorn Limited

Customer experience

Rylo

All ratings4,433 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews405 reviews
Positive67.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative27.4%

Second Phone Number

All ratings911 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews325 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative33.8%

User reviews

Rylo

From 4.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate real-time transcription
  • 👍 Helpful for hearing-impaired users
  • 🚀 Seamless phone call experience
  • 👍 Excellent customer support
  • 💡 Innovative solution for accessibility

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent call quality and connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Captions not always accurate
  • 🐛 Difficulty with registration and account setup
  • 🐛 Lack of features like call blocking and voicemail management

Second Phone Number

From 924 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and easy setup
  • 👍 Convenient and practical
  • 🚀 Reliable and smooth performance
  • 👍 Helpful customer service
  • 🚀 Versatile and feature-rich

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • ⚠️ Unclear restrictions on app usage
  • 💰 Subscription fees may be high for some users
  • 🔒 Privacy and security concerns
  • ⚠️ Limited number of available phone numbers

Bugs and requests

Rylo

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Registration process repeatedly fails
  • Incoming calls not detected by the app
  • Transcription stops working mid-call

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to save call transcripts
  • Improved noise cancellation and microphone sensitivity
  • Integration with hearing aids and Bluetooth devices
  • Expanded language support

Second Phone Number

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to send/receive messages or make calls
  • Crashes when trying to link contacts
  • Verification codes not being delivered

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to change phone numbers more frequently
  • Support for more social media and messaging apps
  • Option to delete text message history
  • Local phone number availability for international users

In-app purchases

None

Rylo

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Second Phone Number

Subscriptions8
  • Second Phone Premium (week)7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Second Phone Premium (week)$9.997 Days
  • Second Phone Premium (week)$14.997 Days
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  • Second Phone Number: Call Text$14.997 Days
  • Monthly Trial3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Second Phone Premium (month)$29.991 Month
  • Second Phone Premium (quarter)$49.993 Months
  • Second Phone Premium (yearly)3 Days trial$95.991 Year
One-time2
  • Change number$4.99
  • Change Number 2+$7.99

Questions

Is Rylo free?
Rylo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Second Phone Number free?
Second Phone Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rylo or Second Phone Number?
Rylo is rated higher. Rylo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Second Phone Number averages 4.3 from 924 ratings.
Do Rylo or Second Phone Number have ads?
Neither Rylo nor Second Phone Number shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rylo or Second Phone Number?
Rylo ships an update every 6 days, and Second Phone Number fortnightly. Most recently, Rylo was updated on November 7, 2026 and Second Phone Number on November 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, Rylo or Second Phone Number?
Rylo currently peaks at #169 in the App Store charts, and Second Phone Number at #136. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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