Comparison

Nextline 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

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

Second Phone Number

Obtain a secondary phone number for calls and texts without needing an extra SIM card. Use it for personal or professional purposes, including online marketplaces, dating, and business, while keeping your primary number private. Make affordable international calls and send SMS/MMS with this virtual line.

Highlights
  • Obtain a secondary phone number
  • Make calls and send texts
  • No additional SIM card needed
  • Maintain privacy
  • Affordable international calls
  • Send SMS/MMS
Features
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Get a virtual US or Canadian phone number in minutes! No extra SIM card or second phone needed. Choose a California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois, or another available area code. Call and text from your virtual number over Wi-Fi or mobile data. Call mobile and landline numbers in the US, Canada, and 200+ countries worldwide. Send and receive SMS, and share photos and image through MMS. A SEPARATE NUMBER FOR EVERYDAY COMMUNICATION - Keep your personal and business communication organized with a separate US or Canadian phone number. Perfect for: - Work and business communication; - Customers and clients; - Travel and international communication; - Friends and family; - Personal and business calls and messages. FEATURES - A US or Canadian virtual phone number; - A choice of available local area codes; - Wi-Fi calling; - Calls to mobile and landline numbers; - International calls to supported destinations; - SMS and MMS in the US and Canada; - Photo sharing through MMS; - Contact sync. An active subscription is required to get and use a virtual phone number. Calling and messaging availability may vary by destination and carrier. - Terms of Use: https://sphone.telecom.municorn.com/privacy?app=second-phone - Privacy Policy: https://sphone.telecom.municorn.com/terms?app=second-phone - CCPA: https://telecom.municorn.com/ccpa?app=second-phone - Privacy Supplement: https://telecom.municorn.com/privacy-supplement?app=second-phone - Messaging Policy: https://sphone.telecom.municorn.com/messaging-policy?app=second-phone

Screenshots

Nextline4 screens
Second Phone Number4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Second Phone Number at free with in-app purchases against Nextline's subscription. Nextline's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (78% vs 64%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Second Phone Number sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nextline holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nextline has 9.5K ratings behind it against 918, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Nextline's written reviews are positive against 64% of Second Phone Number's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nextline ships an update every 2 weeks, Second Phone Number fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Nextline versus Second Phone Number: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextlineSecond Phone Number
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.5K ratings) — better4.3 (918 ratings)
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews — better64.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9.5K — better918
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#148#124 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGRAND APPS YAZILIM VE TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETIMunicorn Limited

Customer experience

Nextline

All ratings9,399 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews789 reviews
Positive78.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative19.0%

Second Phone Number

All ratings911 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews325 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative33.8%

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

Second Phone Number

From 918 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and easy setup
  • 👍 Convenient and practical
  • 🚀 Reliable and smooth performance
  • 👍 Helpful customer service
  • 🚀 Versatile and feature-rich

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • ⚠️ Unclear restrictions on app usage
  • 💰 Subscription fees may be high for some users
  • 🔒 Privacy and security concerns
  • ⚠️ Limited number of available phone numbers

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

Second Phone Number

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to send/receive messages or make calls
  • Crashes when trying to link contacts
  • Verification codes not being delivered

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to change phone numbers more frequently
  • Support for more social media and messaging apps
  • Option to delete text message history
  • Local phone number availability for international users

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

Second Phone Number

Subscriptions15
  • Second Phone Premium (week)$4.997 Days
  • Save your number$4.997 Days
  • Second Phone Premium (monthly)$8.991 Month
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  • Second Phone Premium (week)7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Second Phone Premium (week)2 variants$9.997 Days
  • Second Phone Premium (week)$14.997 Days
  • Second Phone Number: Call Text$14.997 Days
  • Second Phone Save Number 1yr$23.991 Year
  • Second Phone Premium (monthly)$24.991 Month
  • Monthly Trial3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Second Phone Premium (month)$29.991 Month
  • Second Phone Premium (quarter)$49.993 Months
  • Second Phone Premium (yearly)$49.991 Year
  • Second Phone Premium (yearly)3 Days trial$95.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan 2026$95.991 Year
One-time4
  • Change number$4.99
  • Change Number 2+$7.99
  • Change Number 3$14.99
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  • International Calls&SMS$19.99

Questions

Is Nextline free?
Nextline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Second Phone Number free?
Second Phone Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nextline or Second Phone Number?
Nextline is rated higher. Nextline averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.5K ratings, while Second Phone Number averages 4.3 from 918 ratings.
Do Nextline or Second Phone Number have ads?
Neither Nextline nor Second Phone Number shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nextline or Second Phone Number?
Nextline ships an update every 2 weeks, and Second Phone Number fortnightly. Most recently, Nextline was updated on October 26, 2026 and Second Phone Number on October 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Nextline or Second Phone Number?
Nextline currently peaks at #148 in the App Store charts, and Second Phone Number at #124. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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