# Nextline vs Ghost

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 (#126 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

Nextline ships an update fortnightly, Ghost every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nextline | Ghost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextline-second-phone-number/id1618200738/reviews)** | [4.6 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-second-phone-number/id6466671844/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.5K** | 7.7K |
| Positive reviews | **78.1% of reviews** | 60.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#126** | — |
| Size | 102 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [GRAND APPS YAZILIM VE TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618200740) | [Openlife AI Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896485364) |

## What reviewers say

### Nextline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextline-second-phone-number/id1618200738)

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| 40 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 120 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 150 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-second-phone-number/id6466671844)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Spam Call Blocker | $4.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VPN Protection | $9.99 | per 2 months |
| Premium | $14.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro | $17.99 | per year |
| Multi Plan Plus - 10 Numbers | $19.99 | per 2 months |
| Multi-Plan - 10 Numbers | $19.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro | $24.99 | per month |
| Pro | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium | $29.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro | $39.99 | per month |
| Pro | $49.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to delete conversations
- Inconsistent number availability
- Verification texts not received
- Calls not connecting properly

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 29, 2026 and Ghost on October 29, 2026.

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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.*