# Virtual numbers / Second line vs Second Phone Number, Text, SMS

The clearest difference is rating: Second Phone Number, Text, SMS at 4.2 against Virtual numbers / Second line's 3.3. Second Phone Number, Text, SMS also leads on ratings volume (153 vs 26). Virtual numbers / Second line's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Virtual numbers / Second line sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Second Phone Number, Text, SMS sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Second Phone Number, Text, SMS holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Phone Number, Text, SMS has 153 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Virtual numbers / Second line's written reviews are positive against 11% of Second Phone Number, Text, SMS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Virtual numbers / Second line ships an update every 3 weeks, Second Phone Number, Text, SMS monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual numbers / Second line | Second Phone Number, Text, SMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-numbers-second-line/id1669229422/reviews) | **[4.2 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-phone-number-text-sms/id6447788278/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **153** |
| Positive reviews | **41.2% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 34 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FRANCE TELEPHONY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506141836) | [Ivan Marzan](https://appshunter.io/developer/927437502) |

## What reviewers say

### Virtual numbers / Second line

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-numbers-second-line/id1669229422)

Obtain international mobile numbers for various countries directly on your device without changing SIM cards. Make and receive calls and texts globally at competitive rates, ideal for separating personal and professional life or online registrations.

**Highlights:** International mobile numbers, Global calls and SMS, Online registration, No SIM swaps, No roaming fees, Wi-Fi or data connection

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Top up level 1 (Europe) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Top up level 1 (Worldwide) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Top up level 2 (Europe) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Subscription 1 month | $3.99 | one-time |
| Top up level 2 (Worldwide) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Subscription 3 Months | $6.99 | one-time |
| Top up level 3 (Europe) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Top up level 3 (Worldwide) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Subscription 12 Months | $13.99 | one-time |
| Credit 20.00 | $16.99 | one-time |


### Second Phone Number, Text, SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-phone-number-text-sms/id6447788278)

Get a separate phone number for calls and texts on your iOS device. Manage business, dating, or personal communications discreetly without using your primary number. Customize greetings and personalize your second line.

**Highlights:** Second phone number for iOS, Make and receive calls, Send and receive texts (SMS), Voicemail functionality, Customizable voicemail greeting, Separate personal and professional life

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phole Line Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Alternate Phone Number | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Business Phone Number | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Second Line and SMS online | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Secon Phone Number Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Private Phone Line | $19.99 | per month |
| Second Line Phone Pro | $29.99 | per month |
| Second Line Premium | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| Phone Phone and SMS PRO. | $39.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual numbers / Second line free?

Virtual numbers / Second line is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Second Phone Number, Text, SMS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Virtual numbers / Second line or Second Phone Number, Text, SMS?

Second Phone Number, Text, SMS is rated higher. Virtual numbers / Second line averages 3.3 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Second Phone Number, Text, SMS averages 4.2 from 153 ratings.

### Do Virtual numbers / Second line or Second Phone Number, Text, SMS have ads?

Second Phone Number, Text, SMS shows ads; Virtual numbers / Second line does not.

### Which is updated more often, Virtual numbers / Second line or Second Phone Number, Text, SMS?

Virtual numbers / Second line ships an update every 3 weeks, and Second Phone Number, Text, SMS monthly. Most recently, Virtual numbers / Second line was updated on October 24, 2026 and Second Phone Number, Text, SMS on October 24, 2026.

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