Comparison

Nextline vs Ghost

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

Head to head
About

Nextline

Get instant global connectivity with an e-SIM in over 120 countries, avoiding roaming fees. This app also provides a second phone number for enhanced privacy and convenience, with unlimited calls and texts.

Highlights
  • Global e-SIM connectivity in 120+ countries
  • Second US phone number
  • Unlimited calls and texts
  • No roaming fees
  • Privacy protection
  • Easy e-SIM installation
Features
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Activate Nextline’s e-SIM to get online instantly in 120+ countries. Enjoy seamless global connectivity without roaming fees. No need for physical SIM cards—just easy, affordable service. With Nextline’s e-SIM, you can connect to the internet in 120+ countries and regions worldwide, avoiding expensive roaming fees. No need to swap SIM cards or carry another phone. Enjoy real US phone numbers with unlimited calls and texts. What is an e-SIM? An e-SIM is an embedded SIM card built into your phone’s hardware. It functions like a physical SIM but works 100% digitally. Purchase an e-SIM with Nextline, install it on your device, and connect to a mobile network at your destination. No physical SIM cards, spotty Wi-Fi, or surprise roaming fees—just seamless, affordable, and flexible connectivity. Nextline e-SIM Plans A Nextline e-SIM plan provides mobile data, call, and text services. Choose a prepaid local or regional e-SIM plan to get online in 120+ countries worldwide. Select your e-SIM package and connect to a mobile network when you arrive at your destination! How It Works? Install the Nextline app. Purchase an e-SIM plan. Install the e-SIM in minutes. Turn on your e-SIM and connect to the internet when you arrive. Our e-SIM feature is available in 120+ countries, including: US Canada UK Spain India Greece Brazil Italy France Turkey Second Phone Number Nextline also offers a second phone number option for added privacy and convenience. Available in the US, UK, Canada, France, and Portugal, this feature allows you to keep your personal number safe, separate work and personal life, and easily manage new contacts and verifications. Choose from over 300 US area codes for your local number. Easy and Risk-Free Nextline is easy and risk-free to use. No contracts, no hassles, and no verification required. Keep your conversations private and dispose of your number when done. Protect your privacy with unlimited texts and calls. Features Local numbers in over 300 US area codes Unlimited calls and texts Access contacts easily Call forwarding Access your account on any device with Wi-Fi or data Why Nextline? Instant global connectivity in 120+ countries Affordable e-SIM plans with no hidden fees Unlimited calls and texts Privacy protection with a second phone number Works on any supported device Ideal for travelers and busy lifestyles Easy disposal of your Nextline number Who Benefits from Nextline? Travelers: Stay connected without roaming fees. Digital Nomads: Manage work and life on the go. Business Professionals: Separate work and personal numbers. Frequent Shoppers: Secure transactions with a second number. Privacy Seekers: Protect your personal number in any situation. Nextline Subscription 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. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Need Help? Our support team is here for you. Contact us through the app or email support@nextlineapp.com. Your feedback drives our improvements! Stay Safe with Nextline Please note, Nextline does not support emergency services. Enable push notifications for the best experience. Join the Nextline Family Experience seamless, secure, and flexible communication. Stay connected with Nextline and open up a world of possibilities! Terms of Service: https://nextlineapp.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://nextlineapp.com/privacy-policy

About

Ghost

Get a private, local phone number to stop spam and protect your identity. Receive texts, make unlimited calls, and use a temporary number for online sign-ups and transactions without revealing your real number.

Highlights
  • Temporary phone number
  • Unlimited calls
  • SMS verification codes
  • Local area codes
  • VPN protection
  • Spam shielding
  • No contracts or SIMs
Features
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GHOST: A TEMPORARY PHONE NUMBER TO STOP SPAM & PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY Ghost gives you 5 secure, local phone numbers in seconds so you can receive texts and make unlimited calls—all without ever exposing your real number. Whether you're signing up for online services, selling items, or just guarding your personal privacy, Ghost ensures your real phone stays hidden and spam-free. Why Ghost is essential for privacy and spam protection: SMS TEXTS: Receive SMS verification codes, notifications, and messages without linking them to your personal phone number. UNLIMITED CALLS: Make and receive as many calls as you want from your Ghost number—no pay-as-you-go credits or minute caps. LOCAL AREA CODE: Pick a number in 200+ U.S., Canada, or U.K. area codes—even if you're overseas—so you appear local and avoid long-distance charges. VPN PROTECTION: Encrypt your internet connection with industry-grade encryption. No logging of your browsing activity REAL-TIME SPAM SHIELDING: Use your Ghost number whenever you suspect an online form, classified ad, or loyalty program will flood you with unwanted texts. Guard your real line against junk messages. PRIVACY: Caller ID shows only your Ghost number—never your name or personal details. Keep your identity safe when dealing with strangers. NO CONTRACTS, NO SIMS: Everything lives in-app—no need to swap SIM cards or sign a long-term plan. Pause or cancel at any time. TEMPORARY PHONE NUMBER: Delete your Ghost number instantly whenever you're done. Perfect for one-time verifications or short-term projects. Top reasons to get a Ghost number: ONLINE VERIFICATIONS: Receive authentication codes from banks, social apps, marketplaces, or any service that requires SMS—even if it's from overseas. CLASSIFIEDS & BUY/SELL: Post items for sale without giving out your real line. Delete the number once the sale is complete and block any follow-up spam. SIGN-UPS & PROMOTIONS: Give out your Ghost number to retailers or newsletters instead of your personal line. Keep coupons coming—spam stays out. TRAVEL & TEMPORARY USE: Grab a local area code in the place you're visiting. Make local calls without roaming fees, and receive local SMS (e.g., hotel confirmations, ride-share codes). PROFESSIONAL LISTINGS: Secure a second number for work calls or business listings—when you're ready, retire it with a tap to avoid unwanted contacts. HOW IT WORKS: PICK A LOCAL NUMBER: Choose from 200+ area codes in the U.S., Canada, or U.K. SMS MESSAGES: Instantly view incoming text messages from apps, services, or anyone who texts your Ghost number. MAKE UNLIMITED CALLS: Use VoIP-based calling in-app to dial any number in the U.S. & Canada at no additional cost. DELETE OR RENEW: Keep your number as long as you need it—cancel or replace it at any time to disappear from unwanted contact lists. Subscription pricing and terms: Ghost requires an auto-renewing every two month subscription at $50 every two months or $60 every two months for access to unlimited calling and receiving texts from a local temporary phone number. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://www.joinghostapp.com/privacy-policy-official Terms of Service: https://www.joinghostapp.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Nextline4 screens
Ghost4 screens

Verdict

The call

Nextline and Ghost both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Nextline's written reviews are positive against 60% of Ghost's. Nextline also leads on chart position (#121 vs unranked). 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. Nextline sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Ghost sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 — 4.7 for Nextline against 4.6 for Ghost. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.5K and 7.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Nextline's written reviews are positive against 60% of Ghost's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nextline ships an update fortnightly, Ghost every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Nextline versus Ghost: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextlineGhost
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.5K ratings) — better4.6 (7.7K ratings)
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews — better60.1% of reviews
Number of ratings9.5K — better7.7K
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
Best chart rank#121 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB149 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGRAND APPS YAZILIM VE TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETIOpenlife AI Inc

Customer experience

Nextline

All ratings9,478 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews789 reviews
Positive78.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative19.0%

Ghost

All ratings7,726 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews627 reviews
Positive60.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative36.5%

User reviews

Nextline

From 9.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💯 Reliable and easy to use
  • 🕰️ Quick setup and activation
  • 📞 Good call quality
  • 💳 Affordable subscription options

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of transparency around pricing and features
  • 🚫 Unexpected charges and hidden fees
  • 🔌 Unreliable connectivity and service disruptions
  • 🔒 Account and number management issues
  • 🤖 Poor customer support and unresponsive to user feedback

Ghost

From 7.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Cuts spam calls
  • 🔒 Keeps personal number private
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 👍 Transparent about costs
  • 👍 Separate work and personal calls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Verification issues
  • 🐛 Unable to send/receive messages
  • 🐛 Unavailable area codes
  • 🐛 Billing and subscription problems
  • 🐛 Unreliable performance

Bugs and requests

Nextline

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and errors
  • Inability to send/receive messages
  • Problems with account restoration and number porting

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to change phone numbers easily
  • Improved messaging capabilities including picture/video support
  • Option to disable in-app purchases
  • Detailed usage tracking and analytics

Ghost

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to delete conversations
  • Inconsistent number availability
  • Verification texts not received
  • Calls not connecting properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow multiple numbers and number switching
  • Improve 2FA and verification process
  • Add more customization and settings options
  • Enhance call and messaging capabilities

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Nextline

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription5 variants$9.991 Month
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  • Annual Subscription$59.991 Year
One-time3
  • 40 Credits$0.99
  • 120 Credits$2.99
  • 150 Credits$3.99
19 purchases

Ghost

Subscriptions19
  • Pro$0.991 Month
  • Pro$2.997 Days
  • Pro$4.997 Days
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  • Spam Call Blocker$4.992 Months
  • Pro$6.997 Days
  • Pro$8.997 Days
  • Pro$9.997 Days
  • VPN Protection$9.992 Months
  • Premium$14.992 Months
  • Pro$14.991 Year
  • Pro$17.991 Year
  • Multi Plan Plus - 10 Numbers$19.992 Months
  • Multi-Plan - 10 Numbers2 variants$19.992 Months
  • Pro$24.991 Month
  • Pro$29.991 Month
  • Premium$29.992 Months
  • Pro$39.991 Month
  • Pro$49.992 Months
  • Pro$139.991 Year

Questions

Is Nextline free?
Nextline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ghost free?
Ghost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nextline or Ghost?
Nextline is rated higher. Nextline averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.5K ratings, while Ghost averages 4.6 from 7.7K ratings.
Do Nextline or Ghost have ads?
Neither Nextline nor Ghost shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nextline or Ghost?
Nextline ships an update fortnightly, and Ghost every 9 days. Most recently, Nextline was updated on October 28, 2026 and Ghost on October 28, 2026.

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