# Text Free vs Second Line Calling/Texting

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Second Line Calling/Texting at 68% against Text Free's 28%. Second Line Calling/Texting also leads on ads (none vs shown). Text Free's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Free sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Second Line Calling/Texting sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text Free holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Free has 605K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of Text Free's written reviews are positive against 68% of Second Line Calling/Texting's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Text Free ships an update every 9 days, Second Line Calling/Texting every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Free | Second Line Calling/Texting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (605K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-free-second-phone-number/id399355755/reviews)** | [4.2 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-line-callingtexting/id1231852034/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **605K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | 28.2% of reviews | **67.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 219 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pinger, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/299102705) | [BinaryPattern](https://appshunter.io/developer/874400678) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-free-second-phone-number/id399355755)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #19 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Get a free, personalized local phone number for unlimited calling and texting. Share photos, videos, GIFs, and more. Customize tones and wallpapers for a unique experience. Upgrade for ad-free use and verification codes.

**Highlights:** Free local phone number, Unlimited calling and texting, Send photos, videos, and GIFs, Group messaging, Custom ring and text tones, Auto-Reply feature, Available on multiple devices

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | per month |
| Voicemail to Text | $2.99 | per month |
| Text Free Plan Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Text Free Plus Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Text Free Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Text Free Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Text Free Plus Half Yearly | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Text Free Plus Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| 100 minutes | $1.99 | one-time |
| 400 minutes | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 minutes | $18.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Convenient to use
- 💡 Helpful for international calls/texts
- 👍 Reliable service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy, freezes, and crashes
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💸 Paid subscription required for full functionality
- 📢 Excessive, intrusive ads
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with number sharing

**Reported bugs**

- Outgoing texts not working
- Number changing/expiring unexpectedly
- Inability to disable notifications
- Verification codes not working

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Group messaging capability
- Improved call quality and reliability
- Better account management and number retention


### Second Line Calling/Texting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-line-callingtexting/id1231852034)

Add a second phone number to your device for private texting and calling. Protect your personal number from spam and unwanted calls when dating, selling online, or for any project. Easily manage multiple numbers and contacts within the app.

**Highlights:** Add a second phone number, Keep personal number private, Unlimited texts and calls (premium), Create multiple numbers, Separate contacts, Burn temporary numbers, Mask caller ID

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Line | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Number Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Number Plan Upgrade | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 8 Coin Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 15 Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25 Coin Pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| 60 Coin Pack | $27.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and convenient
- 🚀 Fast setup
- 🔒 Flexible and secure
- 💰 Good value for money
- 📱 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues
- 🔍 Limited customer support
- 💸 Expensive premium plans
- 🔌 Unreliable call/text functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Dropped calls
- Failed message deliveries
- Disappearing contacts
- Billing/subscription problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to send images/videos
- More free credits/minutes
- Improved customer support channels
- Compatibility with newer OS versions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Free free?

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

### Is Second Line Calling/Texting free?

Second Line Calling/Texting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Text Free or Second Line Calling/Texting?

Text Free is rated higher. Text Free averages 4.7 out of 5 from 605K ratings, while Second Line Calling/Texting averages 4.2 from 2K ratings.

### Do Text Free or Second Line Calling/Texting have ads?

Text Free shows ads; Second Line Calling/Texting does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text Free or Second Line Calling/Texting?

Text Free ships an update every 9 days, and Second Line Calling/Texting every 2 months. Most recently, Text Free was updated on September 27, 2026 and Second Line Calling/Texting on September 22, 2026.

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