Comparison

SMS Enabled 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

SMS Enabled

Communicate with customers using your business phone number for texts and picture messages. Access your conversations from multiple devices and allow team members to share a single business number for seamless customer interaction.

Highlights
  • Use business number for texts
  • Send/receive texts and pictures
  • Access messages on multiple devices
  • Team access to shared number
  • Browser access via computer
Features
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Make and receive text messages using your business phone number! • Use your business phone number to text instead of your personal number • Send and receive text and picture messages to/from any cell phone number in the continental US View your messages on multiple devices: • Use your account on multiple devices with one sign-in • Access your messages from any computer via your browser (Chrome/Firefox/Edge) • Multiple users can access the same number so you or your team can reply to any message Now your customers can communicate with you with the ease and convenience that they have when texting with friends and family. No need to download a separate messaging “app” to contact you - they can simply text your business number and get in touch.

About

Second Phone Number

Obtain a private US second phone number for your iPhone without needing an extra SIM or device. Make and receive calls and texts over Wi-Fi or cellular data, keeping your personal number secure for various needs.

Highlights
  • Private US second phone number
  • No extra SIM or device required
  • VoIP calls over Wi-Fi/cellular
  • Send and receive SMS
  • Call US and Canada numbers
  • Block unwanted numbers
  • Call and message history
Features
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Get a private US second phone number on your iPhone without another SIM, eSIM, or extra device. Use your second number over Wi-Fi or cellular data. Call US and Canada phone numbers, receive calls, send SMS to supported US numbers, and receive SMS on your US number. Keep your personal number private when you need a second line for everyday calling, texting, travel, projects, or work. Use one device for your personal number and your second US number. Keep your purchased phone number while your subscription is active, and manage calls and messages inside the app. Features: - Get a US second phone number - No extra SIM, eSIM, landline, or second device needed - Call US and Canada numbers - Send SMS to supported US numbers - Receive SMS on your US number - Receive calls on your second number - Make and receive VoIP calls over Wi-Fi or mobile data - View recent incoming, outgoing, missed, failed, and canceled calls - Pick recipients from your iPhone contacts, with your permission - Block unwanted numbers - Manage your account, subscription, phone number, privacy policy, terms, and support from Settings - Delete your account from inside the app when needed Calling availability: Outbound calling is currently supported for USA and Canada destinations, including eligible mobile numbers, landlines, and toll-free numbers. Messaging availability: SMS availability is focused on supported US routes. International SMS is not supported. Subscription information: Second Phone Number supports subscription access for premium features. Plans may include weekly, monthly, or annual billing options, depending on availability. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Important: Second Phone Number is not a replacement for your mobile carrier, landline, or emergency service access. Emergency calling limitations may apply. You should maintain another reliable way to contact emergency services. Terms: https://hastree.com/businessphonenumber/terms Privacy Policy: https://hastree.com/businessphonenumber/privacy

Screenshots

SMS Enabled4 screens
Second Phone Number4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SMS Enabled at 5.0 against Second Phone Number's 4.2. SMS Enabled also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Second Phone Number's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Second Phone Number sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. SMS Enabled asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SMS Enabled holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Phone Number has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMS Enabled ships an update every 13 months, Second Phone Number every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SMS Enabled versus Second Phone Number: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMS EnabledSecond Phone Number
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTextableHASTREE TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED

Customer experience

SMS Enabled

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Second Phone Number

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SMS Enabled

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Second Phone Number

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$7.997 Days
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Yearly$119.991 Year

Questions

Is SMS Enabled free?
SMS Enabled 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, SMS Enabled or Second Phone Number?
SMS Enabled is rated higher. SMS Enabled averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Second Phone Number averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do SMS Enabled or Second Phone Number have ads?
Neither SMS Enabled nor Second Phone Number shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMS Enabled or Second Phone Number?
SMS Enabled ships an update every 13 months, and Second Phone Number every 2 weeks. Most recently, SMS Enabled was updated on October 14, 2026 and Second Phone Number on October 17, 2026.

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