# Line2 vs Second SMS Receive Code

The clearest difference is update cadence: Line2 at monthly against Second SMS Receive Code's every 11 months. Line2 also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 17) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Line2 sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month 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.

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 17, 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 0% of Second SMS Receive Code's.

Line2 ships an update monthly, Second SMS Receive Code every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Line2 | Second SMS Receive Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line2-second-phone-number/id319185557/reviews)** | [4.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-sms-receive-code/id1642528330/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **20.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#155** | — |
| Size | 48 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [J2 Web Services, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496258416) | [Secgin LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536282489) |

## What reviewers say

### Line2

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

**Currently charting:** #155 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


### 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 Line2 free?

Line2 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, Line2 or Second SMS Receive Code?

Line2 is rated higher. Line2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Second SMS Receive Code averages 4.1 from 17 ratings.

### Do Line2 or Second SMS Receive Code have ads?

Neither Line2 nor Second SMS Receive Code shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Line2 or Second SMS Receive Code?

Line2 ships an update monthly, and Second SMS Receive Code every 11 months. Most recently, Line2 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Second SMS Receive Code on June 11, 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.*