# Line2 vs mail.com

The clearest difference is review sentiment: mail.com at 76% against Line2's 21%. mail.com also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Line2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#163 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Line2 sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and mail.com sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

mail.com holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mail.com has 105K ratings behind it against 20K, 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 76% of mail.com's.

Line2 ships an update monthly, mail.com fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Line2 | mail.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line2-second-phone-number/id319185557/reviews) | **[4.7 (105K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailcom-email-and-cloud/id461316429/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20K | **105K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.7% of reviews | **75.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#163** | — |
| Size | 48 MB | 356 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [J2 Web Services, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496258416) | [1&1 Mail & Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/461316432) |

## What reviewers say

### Line2

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

**Currently charting:** #163 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


### mail.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailcom-email-and-cloud/id461316429)

Manage your emails and cloud storage from a single app. Receive instant notifications for new messages and access your contacts and documents on the go. Secure your account with PIN or biometric authentication.

**Highlights:** Unified inbox for all email addresses, 2GB cloud storage, Push notifications, PIN or biometric authentication, Automatic photo backup, Contact synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25 GB | $0.99 | per month |
| adfree App | $1.99 | per month |
| 150 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| 250 GB | $3.99 | per month |
| mail.com Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| mail.com Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 🔒 Secure email service
- 💡 Variety of domain options
- 🚀 Quick email delivery

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional login issues
- 🐛 Delayed email notifications
- 💡 Need for more advanced features
- 🔋 Slow performance on older devices
- 🔍 Lacking robust search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Emails not loading properly
- Inability to delete or move emails
- Sync issues between app and web version
- Frequent app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Improved email organization and folder management
- Option to disable ads in free version
- Enhanced search capabilities
- Ability to attach various file types
- Customizable email signatures


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Line2 free?

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

### Is mail.com free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Line2 or mail.com?

mail.com is rated higher. Line2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while mail.com averages 4.7 from 105K ratings.

### Do Line2 or mail.com have ads?

mail.com shows ads; Line2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Line2 or mail.com?

Line2 ships an update monthly, and mail.com fortnightly. Most recently, Line2 was updated on October 26, 2026 and mail.com on October 26, 2026.

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