# textPlus vs Second Phone Number

The clearest difference is ads: Second Phone Number at none against textPlus's shown. Second Phone Number also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). textPlus's advantage is review sentiment (41% vs 16%) and chart position (#58 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. textPlus sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Second Phone Number sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for textPlus against 4.5 for Second Phone Number. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: textPlus has 272K ratings behind it against 32K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of textPlus's written reviews are positive against 16% of Second Phone Number's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | textPlus | Second Phone Number |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (272K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textplus-text-message-plus-call/id314487667/reviews)** | [4.5 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-phone-number-texts-app/id1189911819/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **272K** | 32K |
| Positive reviews | **40.9% of reviews** | 15.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | — |
| Size | 201 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [textPlus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306523812) | [Smart Tool Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080080426) |

## What reviewers say

### textPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textplus-text-message-plus-call/id314487667)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Free · Utilities, #139 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Get a free US phone number for unlimited texting and calling over WiFi or data. Save money on mobile plans by using this app to connect with friends and family globally. Offers inexpensive outbound calls and can turn tablets into phones.

**Highlights:** Free US phone number, Unlimited free texting (SMS, MMS, group chat), Free inbound calls, Inexpensive outbound calls, Works over WiFi, Turn tablets into phones

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Bundle Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Keep Phone Number | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Number Bundle Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Number - 1 Year | $0.99 | one-time |
| 40 Minutes | $0.99 | one-time |
| $0.99 in Calling Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 99¢ in textPlus Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Minutes | $1.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 in Calling Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| $5.49 in Calling Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 in textPlus Credit | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Game-changing app
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and reliable texting and calling
- 💡 Useful additional features
- 👍 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🔋 Frequent ads interrupting usage
- 🐛 Inconsistent call and messaging functionality
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to get new phone numbers
- Randomly logging users out of accounts
- Delayed or undelivered messages
- Calls not connecting properly
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Upgrade options for better features
- Improved notification system
- Reduce intrusive ads
- Expand international support
- Add more customization options


### Second Phone Number

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-phone-number-texts-app/id1189911819)

Obtain a secondary phone number for calls and texts without needing an extra SIM card. This app allows you to separate personal and business communications, record calls, and send unlimited messages. It's ideal for online transactions, dating, and professional use.

**Highlights:** Get a second phone number, Make and receive calls and texts, Record incoming and outgoing calls, Send unlimited texts, Separate work and personal communication, Use without an extra SIM card

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2nd Phone Number | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| call plus one week premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| One Week No Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| one month subscription lanuch | $12.99 | per month |
| One Month No Trial | $12.99 | per month |
| 2nd number 100 credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Change Number Subcription | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2nd number 500 credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2nd number 1000 credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2nd number 2300 credits | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙌 Reliable service
- 💰 Affordable pricing
- 🌐 Works well with WiFi
- 🤳 Useful for online dating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 🤖 Potential for spam/fraud
- 💸 Expensive subscription and credits
- 🔇 Poor call/text quality
- 🔍 Lack of customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Texts not being received
- Dropped/disconnected calls
- Inability to cancel subscription
- Unexpected charges and billing issues

**Requested features**

- Add UK phone numbers
- Unlimited calling and texting
- Improve text message delivery reliability
- Provide better in-app purchase transparency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is textPlus free?

textPlus 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, textPlus or Second Phone Number?

textPlus is rated higher. textPlus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 272K ratings, while Second Phone Number averages 4.5 from 32K ratings.

### Do textPlus or Second Phone Number have ads?

textPlus shows ads; Second Phone Number does not.

### Which is updated more often, textPlus or Second Phone Number?

textPlus ships an update monthly, and Second Phone Number monthly. Most recently, textPlus was updated on September 24, 2026 and Second Phone Number on September 24, 2026.

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