Comparison

2ndNumber vs U

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

Head to head
About

2ndNumber

This app provides full phone calling functionality directly to your Apple device. Log in with your account to make and receive calls using WiFi or mobile data.

Highlights
  • Full phone calling functionality
  • Make and receive calls
  • WiFi and mobile data support
  • Seamless account connection
  • Apple device integration
Features
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The 2ndNumber app connects seamlessly with your 2ndNumber account to bring full phone calling functionality directly to your Apple device. Just log in with your credentials and start making and receiving calls wherever you have a WiFi or mobile data connection—whether it’s 3G, 4G, or 5G.

About

U

Features
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U-Reach Mobile turns your iPhone into a full office extension for a connected U-Reach CloudPBX, letting you make/receive VoIP calls (Wi-Fi/cellular), use instant messaging, share files, manage contacts, check voicemail, and control your desk phone from anywhere, all while maintaining a single business identity with features like call transfer, forwarding, and conferencing for seamless remote work and reduced costs. Key Capabilities Make and receive enterprise VoIP calls over your Wi-Fi or mobile data networks to lower mobile voice charges One number reach to conceal your personal mobile phone number and ensure unified corporate identity Set up flexible ring strategy for U-Reach Mobile and the desktop phone Select different outbound routes for different destinations (local/long-distance/international, etc.) Corporate directory integration with lookup and visual status indicator (available/unavailable/busy) Configurable PBX features including Call Transfer, Call Forwarding, Call Waiting, DND, and Ring Timeout Support Push Notifications to alert users of incoming calls while conserving energy Main Features Call Forwarding Call History Call Route Selection Call Transfer Call Waiting Contact Management Corporate Directory Do Not Disturb Extension Status Hold & Resume Native Contacts Integration One Touch Recording Outbound Route Selection PUSH Notification Ring Strategy Selection Speed Dial/Favorite Voicemail

Screenshots

2ndNumber3 screens
U4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 2ndNumber at every 3 months against U's every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2ndNumber ships an update every 3 months, U every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
2ndNumber versus U: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2ndNumberU
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperbuzzboxUnify Marketing and Technology Solutions, LLC

In-app purchases

None

2ndNumber

No in-app purchases

None

U

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 2ndNumber free?
2ndNumber is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is U free?
U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 2ndNumber or U have ads?
Neither 2ndNumber nor U shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 2ndNumber or U?
2ndNumber ships an update every 3 months, and U every 7 months. Most recently, 2ndNumber was updated on November 3, 2026 and U on November 5, 2026.

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