# Text Number vs Second SMS Receive Code

The clearest difference is rating: Text Number at 4.7 against Second SMS Receive Code's 4.1. Text Number also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 11 months). Second SMS Receive Code's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Number sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Second SMS Receive Code sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text Number holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Number has 12K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Text Number's written reviews are positive against 0% of Second SMS Receive Code's.

Text Number ships an update every 2 weeks, Second SMS Receive Code every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Number | Second SMS Receive Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-number-phone-text-message/id1639787026/reviews)** | [4.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-sms-receive-code/id1642528330/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **38.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#171** | — |
| Size | 60 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [兰 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227702815) | [Secgin LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536282489) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Number

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-number-phone-text-message/id1639787026)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Free · Productivity, #176 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Get a second phone number for texting without an extra SIM card. Protect your privacy by using this number for online registrations and separate your personal and work communications. Send multiple photos easily and block unwanted spam messages.

**Highlights:** Get a second US or Canada number, Block spam messages, Send multiple MMS messages, Receive verification codes, Separate work and personal life, Protect online privacy

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 2nd line Talk + Now Unlimited | $12.99 | per month |
| Hep club Member Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Text number quarterly pack | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Year Pack (Limited Time Offer) | $29.99 | per year |
| Second Texting Number Text Me Now | $39.99 | per year |
| SMS Verification | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 credits for texting | $3.99 | one-time |
| Change Second phone number | $5.99 | one-time |
| Text Phone Number | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2nd Phone Number | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500 credits for texting | $15.99 | one-time |
| 2nd Line for Texting Me Now | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app features
- 👍 Useful for finding jobs, dating, and mingling
- 💰 Affordable when can't afford phone bill

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent service outages
- 🔒 Questionable privacy and monitoring practices
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔍 Billing name visible on statements
- 🔍 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Text messages frequently fail to send
- App crashes or becomes unusable after initial use
- Purchased phone numbers become unavailable

**Requested features**

- Improve text messaging reliability
- Enhance customer support responsiveness
- Provide clear subscription cancellation process


### Second SMS Receive Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-sms-receive-code/id1642528330)

Access thousands of virtual phone numbers worldwide for one-time verifications and registrations. Protect your primary number while exploring new platforms, games, or e-commerce sites. Track your activation history and only pay when you successfully receive an OTP code.

**Highlights:** Thousands of virtual phone numbers globally, Privacy protection for primary number, Cost-efficient OTP code reception, Activation history tracking, No hidden fees

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Rent | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Activation | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 Activations | $11.99 | one-time |
| 10 Activations | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Number free?

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

### Is Second SMS Receive Code free?

Second SMS Receive Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Text Number or Second SMS Receive Code?

Text Number is rated higher. Text Number averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Second SMS Receive Code averages 4.1 from 17 ratings.

### Do Text Number or Second SMS Receive Code have ads?

Text Number shows ads; Second SMS Receive Code does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text Number or Second SMS Receive Code?

Text Number ships an update every 2 weeks, and Second SMS Receive Code every 11 months. Most recently, Text Number was updated on September 25, 2026 and Second SMS Receive Code on June 11, 2026.

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