# Line2 vs Compton

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Compton at 100% against Line2's 21%. Compton also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Line2's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 3) and chart position (#180 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Line2 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Compton asks for nothing beyond the download.

Compton holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Line2 has 20K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Line2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Compton's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Line2 | Compton |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line2-second-phone-number/id319185557/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compton/id1041060412/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 20.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#180** | — |
| Size | 48 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [J2 Web Services, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496258416) | [City of Compton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1423628166) |

## What reviewers say

### Line2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line2-second-phone-number/id319185557)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app provides a second phone number for calls and texts, enhancing privacy and communication. It offers features like call screening, blocking, and unlimited messaging over Wi-Fi, eliminating the need for cellular data.

**Highlights:** Second phone number, Unlimited calls and texts, Call screening and blocking, Voicemail access, Group messaging, Wi-Fi calling and texting

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Unlimited Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $10.99 | per month |
| Personal Unlimited Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Line2 Standard Mobile Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Mobile Starter Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Line2 Standard | $16.99 | per month |
| Mobile Starter Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Personal Unlimited Annual | $95.90 | per year |
| Line2 - Annual | $163.99 | per year |
| Mobile Starter Annual | $164.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient second line
- 📞 Reliable call quality
- 💬 Good texting functionality
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 🌐 Works well for international users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 📞 Poor call quality and dropped calls
- 💬 Unreliable text messaging
- 🕰️ Slow app performance
- 🤖 Unhelpful and unresponsive customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Calls not ringing on device
- Inability to retrieve voicemails
- Contacts and call history not syncing properly
- Unexpected app log-outs
- Texting issues and message delivery failures

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize ringtones
- Support for video and image sharing in messages
- Separate contact list for Line2 number
- Apple Watch app integration
- Improved call handling and forwarding options


### Compton

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compton/id1041060412)

Engage with your city by accessing city hall, local businesses, news, and events. Report city issues like potholes and graffiti directly to the correct department and track their resolution. Stay informed and connected with your community through this official city application.

**Highlights:** City Hall access, Local business directory, News and event calendar, Issue reporting and tracking, Contact information and maps, Message local businesses

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Line2 free?

Line2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Compton free?

Compton is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Line2 or Compton?

Compton is rated higher. Line2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Compton averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Line2 or Compton have ads?

Neither Line2 nor Compton shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Line2 or Compton?

Line2 ships an update monthly, and Compton monthly. Most recently, Line2 was updated on November 15, 2026 and Compton on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*