homeXtend Plus vs Second Number
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
homeXtend Plus
This application allows you to use your home phone number on your mobile device. Make and receive calls from your smartphone as if you were using your landline. Requires activation with a local service provider.
- Use home phone number on mobile
- Make and receive calls
- Access residential line remotely
- Requires service provider activation
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Put your home phone in your pocket with access to the exclusive homeXtend Plus mobile application. With the mobile app you can make and receive calls using your residential phone number using your cell phone. Note: homeXtend Plus requires local phone service activation with a designated service provider.
Second Number
Obtain a secondary phone number for calls and texts without needing a new SIM or contract. Use it for online sign-ups, dating apps, or to keep your primary number private. Manage your second line easily and block unwanted callers.
- Instant second phone number
- Private texting and calling
- Block spam callers
- Hide personal number online
- Temporary or burner number
- Wi-Fi or mobile data usage
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Keep your real number private. Second Line gives you a second phone number for calling, texting, and signing up online — without a second SIM card or new contract. Get a private number in seconds and use it for work, dating apps, marketplace listings, or anywhere you don't want to share your personal number. Switch it off or replace it anytime. What you can do with Second Line: — Get a second phone number instantly, no SIM swap needed — Send and receive private texts and calls separate from your main line — Block spam and unknown callers before they reach you — Keep your personal number hidden on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, dating apps, and online forms — Use it as a temporary or burner number for one-time verifications — Works over Wi-Fi or mobile data — no carrier account required Why Second Line: Whether you need a work line separate from your personal one, a temporary number for a short-term project, or just want more control over who can reach you, Second Line keeps your real identity protected while staying fully reachable. Download Second Line and get your private number today. Subscription required for full access to calling, texting, and number features. Payment charged to your Apple ID account. Subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Disclaimer: Second Line is intended for lawful personal and business communication only. Users are solely responsible for complying with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Any use of the app for fraud, harassment, spam, impersonation, illegal robocalls, or other unlawful or abusive activity is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate account termination. Privacy Policy: https://api.2ndline-app.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://api.2ndline-app.com/terms.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: homeXtend Plus at none against Second Number's 10. Second Number's advantage is ratings volume (46 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Second Number sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. homeXtend Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.
homeXtend Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Number has 46 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | homeXtend Plus | Second Number |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.8 (46 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 46 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Voyant Communications, LLC | Timothy Schofield |
In-app purchases
homeXtend Plus
No in-app purchases
Second Number
- First Line (Weekly)$6.997 Days
- Second Line Phone Number$6.997 Days
- First Line (Monthly)$9.991 Month
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- Second Line Phone Number (Monthly)$9.991 Month
- First Line Phone Number (Yearly)3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Second Line Phone Number$49.991 Year
- Phone Number Coin Pack (100)$0.99
- Phone Number Coin Pack (500)$4.99
- Phone Number Coin Pack (1000)$9.99
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- Phone Number Coin Pack (2000)$14.99
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