# Line2 vs eSIM Internet Data

The clearest difference is review sentiment: eSIM Internet Data at 73% against Line2's 21%. Line2's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 32) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Line2 sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and eSIM Internet Data sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Line2 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Line2 has 20K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of Line2's written reviews are positive against 73% of eSIM Internet Data's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Line2 ships an update monthly, eSIM Internet Data every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Line2 | eSIM Internet Data |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line2-second-phone-number/id319185557/reviews)** | [4.1 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esim-internet-data/id1617203793/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 20.7% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 48 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [J2 Web Services, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496258416) | [Merve Yuksel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617203795) |

## What reviewers say

### Line2

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

**Currently charting:** #194 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 (13)**

| 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 |
| auto-renewing annual standard | $114.99 | per year |
| Line2 - Annual | $163.99 | per year |
| Line2 Standard Mobile Annual | $164.99 | per year |
| Mobile Starter Annual | $164.99 | per year |
| Mobile Starter Annual | $179.99 | 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


### eSIM Internet Data

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esim-internet-data/id1617203793)

This app provides a virtual second phone number for SMS verification, allowing users to create accounts on various platforms without revealing their primary number. Access thousands of global phone numbers and retry if verification fails, with a history of past activations.

**Highlights:** Access thousands of global phone numbers, Retry verification with different numbers, View past activation history, Create accounts without primary number, Privacy-focused verification

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Activation Subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| 3 Activations Subscription | $4.49 | per month |
| 5 Activations Subscription | $7.49 | per month |
| 10 Activations Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 Activation | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 Activations | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10 Activations | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Line2 free?

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

### Is eSIM Internet Data free?

eSIM Internet Data is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Line2 or eSIM Internet Data?

Line2 is rated higher. Line2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while eSIM Internet Data averages 4.1 from 32 ratings.

### Do Line2 or eSIM Internet Data have ads?

Neither Line2 nor eSIM Internet Data shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Line2 or eSIM Internet Data?

Line2 ships an update monthly, and eSIM Internet Data every 2 months. Most recently, Line2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and eSIM Internet Data on October 24, 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.*