# Pinger vs Nextline

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pinger at free with in-app purchases against Nextline's subscription. Pinger also leads on ratings volume (71K vs 9.5K). Nextline's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (78% vs 50%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pinger sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Nextline sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 Pinger against 4.6 for Nextline. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pinger has 71K ratings behind it against 9.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Pinger's written reviews are positive against 78% of Nextline's.

Pinger ships an update every 8 days, Nextline fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pinger | Nextline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (71K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinger-call-plus-texting-app/id444741112/reviews)** | [4.6 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextline-second-phone-number/id1618200738/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **71K** | 9.5K |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **78.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #173 | **#127** |
| Size | 227 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pinger, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/299102705) | [GRAND APPS YAZILIM VE TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618200740) |

## What reviewers say

### Pinger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinger-call-plus-texting-app/id444741112)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app provides a free U.S. phone number for calling and texting. Enjoy features like voicemail, group chat, and MMS messaging. Earn or purchase calling minutes and send SMS messages at no cost.

**Highlights:** Free U.S. phone number, Free calling and texting, Voicemail, Group chat, MMS messaging, Earn or purchase calling minutes

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | per month |
| Voicemail to Text | $2.99 | per month |
| Pinger Plus Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pinger Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Pinger Plus Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pinger Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pinger 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**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Simple and functional
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Works pretty good
- 👍 Great service, user friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constantly lock your account due to supposed shady activity
- 💰 You have to pay $10 a month to receive SMS from apps
- 🐛 Does not even let you create an account
- 🔍 Why so many ads since last update??!
- 🐛 Issues with Pinger

**Reported bugs**

- Constantly lock your account due to supposed shady activity
- Does not even let you create an account
- Microphone doesn't work, can't hear me on calls
- Inconsistent, can't make calls sometimes
- Not dependable, messages don't go through

**Requested features**

- Ability to receive verification codes
- Option to turn off sounds/notifications
- Fix for not being able to send more than one picture at a time


### Nextline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextline-second-phone-number/id1618200738)

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Get instant global connectivity with an e-SIM in over 120 countries, avoiding roaming fees. This app also provides a second phone number for enhanced privacy and convenience, with unlimited calls and texts.

**Highlights:** Global e-SIM connectivity in 120+ countries, Second US phone number, Unlimited calls and texts, No roaming fees, Privacy protection, Easy e-SIM installation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| 40 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 150 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Reliable and easy to use
- 🕰️ Quick setup and activation
- 📞 Good call quality
- 💳 Affordable subscription options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of transparency around pricing and features
- 🚫 Unexpected charges and hidden fees
- 🔌 Unreliable connectivity and service disruptions
- 🔒 Account and number management issues
- 🤖 Poor customer support and unresponsive to user feedback

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and errors
- Inability to send/receive messages
- Problems with account restoration and number porting

**Requested features**

- Ability to change phone numbers easily
- Improved messaging capabilities including picture/video support
- Option to disable in-app purchases
- Detailed usage tracking and analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pinger free?

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

### Is Nextline free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pinger or Nextline?

Pinger is rated higher. Pinger averages 4.7 out of 5 from 71K ratings, while Nextline averages 4.6 from 9.5K ratings.

### Do Pinger or Nextline have ads?

Pinger shows ads; Nextline does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pinger or Nextline?

Pinger ships an update every 8 days, and Nextline fortnightly. Most recently, Pinger was updated on November 11, 2026 and Nextline on November 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pinger or Nextline?

Pinger currently peaks at #173 in the App Store charts, and Nextline at #127. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*