# Side Number vs COREcontact

The clearest difference is rating: COREcontact at 5.0 against Side Number's 4.5. COREcontact also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Side Number's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Side Number sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. COREcontact asks for nothing beyond the download.

COREcontact holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Side Number | COREcontact |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-number-phone-call-plus-text/id1591683344/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/corecontact/id6450368622/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 80 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vovapy Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331789495) | [Comm-Core, Llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466148930) |

## What reviewers say

### Side Number

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-number-phone-call-plus-text/id1591683344)

Obtain a secondary phone number for private calls and texts without needing an extra SIM card. This app allows you to maintain anonymity and separate personal and business communications.

**Highlights:** Choose custom phone numbers, Make private calls and send texts, MMS support (US/Canada), Voicemail for secondary line, Voice changer during calls, Temporary numbers for various uses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly 1 Number | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly 1 Number | $12.99 | per month |
| Weekly 3 Numbers | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly 3 Numbers | $24.99 | per month |
| Weekly 10 Numbers | $34.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly 10 Numbers | $59.99 | per month |


### COREcontact

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/corecontact/id6450368622)

This softphone application allows users to make calls globally with exceptional voice quality and an intuitive interface. It offers advanced communication features for staying connected with friends, family, and colleagues.

**Highlights:** Global calling, Exceptional voice transmission, User-friendly interface, Advanced communication features, Effortless connection

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Side Number free?

Side Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is COREcontact free?

COREcontact is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Side Number or COREcontact?

COREcontact is rated higher. Side Number averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while COREcontact averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Side Number or COREcontact have ads?

Neither Side Number nor COREcontact shows ads.

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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.*