# Text Free vs Second Texting Number

Text Free and Second Texting Number both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of Second Texting Number's written reviews are positive against 28% of Text Free's. Text Free's advantage is ratings volume (605K vs 66K) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Texting Number sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Text Free against 4.6 for Second Texting Number. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Free has 605K ratings behind it against 66K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Text Free's written reviews are positive against 58% of Second Texting Number's.

Text Free ships an update every 9 days, Second Texting Number every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Free | Second Texting Number |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (605K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-free-second-phone-number/id399355755/reviews)** | [4.6 (66K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-texting-number/id1274216319/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **605K** | 66K |
| Positive reviews | 28.2% of reviews | **58.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | #83 |
| Size | 219 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pinger, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/299102705) | [Torqued Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837451787) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Free

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

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #17 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 Texting Number

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-texting-number/id1274216319)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #98 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Obtain a private, secondary phone number for unlimited texting and receiving verification codes. Protect your personal number while online shopping, dating, or selling. Enjoy group texting and ad-free communication.

**Highlights:** Choose a new phone number with any area code, Unlimited texting (including photos), Receive verification codes, Keep personal number private, Group texting, No ads

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Texting | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Texting | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Limited Texting | $9.99 | per month |
| Texting Number | $9.99 | per month |
| Texting | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Texting | $13.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Texting | $13.99 | per month |
| 50 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Change Your Number | $8.99 | one-time |
| 150 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient delivery of messages
- 🔒 Ability to keep personal number private
- 💡 Useful for businesses and personal use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable message delivery
- 🔋 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🤔 Unclear trial period and subscription terms
- 🤷‍♀️ Limited features compared to cost

**Reported bugs**

- Messages not sending or delayed
- Frequent app crashes or freezes
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- Call functionality
- Video/multimedia support
- Improved reliability and consistency
- Clearer subscription model


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Free free?

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

### Is Second Texting Number free?

Second Texting Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Text Free or Second Texting Number?

Text Free is rated higher. Text Free averages 4.7 out of 5 from 605K ratings, while Second Texting Number averages 4.6 from 66K ratings.

### Do Text Free or Second Texting Number have ads?

Both Text Free and Second Texting Number show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Text Free or Second Texting Number?

Text Free ships an update every 9 days, and Second Texting Number every 3 weeks. Most recently, Text Free was updated on September 24, 2026 and Second Texting Number on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Text Free or Second Texting Number?

Text Free currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and Second Texting Number at #83. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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