Comparison

magicApp Calling & Messaging vs Second Phone Number

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

magicApp Calling & Messaging

Get a second phone number for personal or business use without needing a new SIM card. Enjoy unlimited calling and texting to the U.S. and Canada, even while traveling abroad over Wi-Fi. Manage calls with features like caller ID, voicemail, and call blocking.

Highlights
  • Second phone number
  • Unlimited U.S. & Canada calling
  • Unlimited U.S. & Canada texting
  • Wi-Fi calling for travel
  • Caller ID, voicemail, call blocking
  • Choose U.S. area code
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magicApp is the most affordable & simple way to get a second phone number on your mobile phone. You can use your magicApp second line for your personal or business needs and enjoy unlimited calling and texting to the U.S. and Canada. magicApp makes it possible to have different phone numbers without having to switch out your SIM and at an affordable monthly. You can easily AND quickly switch from your magicApp phone number to your actual phone number. MAGICAPP FEATURES * Choose a U.S. phone number from any available area code * Unlimited calling to the U.S and Canada* * Send or receive unlimited text messages to U.S. and Canadian numbers** * Traveling? Make calls over Wi-Fi so you never have to worry about roaming charges when abroad! * Unlimited calling to other magicJack customer worldwide * Caller ID, voicemail, call blocking, block anonymous callers and call forwarding * Caller ID pulled from your mobile phone contact list, so you always know who is calling * Cheaper than the rest of the apps out there AND AD FREE! EXISITNG MAGICJACK DEVICE CUSTOMER? magicJack customers can enjoy texting to any U.S. or Canadian number** using magicApp - your friends & family don't have to download the app to text! Calls to your magicJack number rings on your smartphone at the same time so you never miss a call. Download now and login to magicApp with your existing magicJack email and password to make and receive calls over Wi-Fi. NEW: Now available to magicJack device customers with Canadian numbers, you can add the option to text with your Canadian phone number for a small annual fee through the app store. TURN YOUR IPAD INTO A PHONE Connect your tablet to the internet, download magicApp and start making calls from your iPad. Use magicApp on devices running iOS14 or higher. Find out more on www.magicJack.com *Texting to international numbers is not available and texts to some US mobile numbers may not be delivered. Unlimited calling to numbers within the United States and Canada, and unlimited texting and other services provided by magicJack®, are based on normal, non-excessive use. A combination of factors is used to determine excessive use, including but not limited to the relative use when compared to the average magicJack® user, the number of unique numbers called, calls forwarded, minutes used, texts sent/received and other factors. Unlimited calling does not include calls to Alaska or the Yukon and Northwest Territories of Canada or calls to non-8YY calling card, platform, conference, or chat lines, for which additional fees will apply. Subject to our Subscriber Agreement located here: http://www.magicjack.com/action/saps/. **Canadian magicJack numbers require a separate subscription for texting.

About

Second Phone Number

Obtain a private, virtual phone number for calls and texts without revealing your personal number. Ideal for online transactions, dating, or service sign-ups, it offers HD calls, international calling, and call recording with AI summaries. Manage your second line easily and delete it anytime for complete privacy.

Highlights
  • Instant virtual phone number
  • Private calls, texts, and voicemail
  • HD quality calls
  • International calling at low rates
  • Call recording with AI summary
  • Deactivatable numbers
  • Voicemail and Do Not Disturb
Features
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Get a second phone number instantly—get private calls, texts & voicemail in one app. 2Number is the virtual number app trusted by over 23 million users to keep their real phone numbers safe. Whether you're dating someone new, buying or selling online, or signing up for services, share your 2nd phone number instead to keep your personal life private. Enjoy complete control over your private line—no extra SIM cards or contracts needed. WHY CHOOSE 2NUMBER? • Total privacy: Share a 2nd phone number instead of your real one and keep your identity hidden. • Flexible control: Create a virtual number for short-term needs. You can deactivate it anytime. • HD quality calls: Enjoy clear, reliable audio with every conversation. • Local numbers, global reach: Get a 2nd phone number in the USA, Canada, UK, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Israel, Indonesia, and Estonia. CALLS & TEXTS FROM YOUR 2ND LINE Make private calls and send SMS from your second phone number. You can also send MMS (available for US and Canadian numbers). INTERNATIONAL CALLING Reach contacts in 100+ countries at low rates. Use your 2nd phone number to call abroad without roaming fees or carrier contracts. CALL RECORDING Record calls from your second phone number, store them in the app, and share them when needed. Perfect for agreements, memorable conversations, or personal records. AI CALL SUMMARY & NOTES Сall recording gets smarter. AI automatically transcribes your conversations, summarizes key points, and suggests quick actions. Need to call back, save a contact, or add something to your calendar? One tap and it's done. VOICEMAIL & DO NOT DISTURB Not available to answer the call? Send incoming calls straight to voicemail. Set specific hours for Do Not Disturb and protect your personal time (available for US numbers). CHOOSE YOUR NUMBER Browse available options and select your second number. Name your new number for easy identification and manage everything from one place. EASY CONTACT MANAGEMENT Sync your contacts or create new ones directly in the app and have your 2nd line ready to use anytime. TOTAL PRIVACY, ZERO TRACE Finished using a second number? Delete your 2nd line, and all its associated history will disappear instantly. We prioritize your privacy, and your data will never be sold to advertisers. IMPORTANT DETAILS • Available numbers: USA, Canada, UK, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Israel, Indonesia, and Estonia. • Credits: When you subscribe, you’ll receive credits for calls and SMS. You can top up your credits anytime. Check rates in the Home section. • All users get free PIN protection and app widgets. Download 2Number today and get your second number in seconds! 2Number Premium: - A Premium subscription gives you unlimited access to all the app’s features, including Call Recorder, Voicemail, and Do Not Disturb. - Each subscription includes one second phone number. For each new number, you’ll need a separate subscription. - 2Number offers free trial subscriptions for you to get to know the app. - Subscriptions are billed automatically based on your selected subscription plan. By using 2Number, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: http://bpmob.com/sphonefree/privacy/ http://bpmob.com/sphonefree/terms/ Any questions? Check out our FAQ page at http://bpmob.com/sphonefree/help/en/ or contact our support team: https://bpmob.com/sphonefree/support/

Screenshots

magicApp Calling & Messaging4 screens
Second Phone Number4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Second Phone Number at #37 against magicApp Calling & Messaging's unranked. Second Phone Number also leads on ratings volume (135K vs 26K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. magicApp Calling & Messaging sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Second Phone Number sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

magicApp Calling & Messaging holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Phone Number has 135K ratings behind it against 26K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of magicApp Calling & Messaging's written reviews are positive against 43% of Second Phone Number's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

magicApp Calling & Messaging ships an update fortnightly, Second Phone Number every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
magicApp Calling & Messaging versus Second Phone Number: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermagicApp Calling & MessagingSecond Phone Number
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (26K ratings) — better4.5 (135K ratings)
Positive reviews49.1% of reviews — better42.8% of reviews
Number of ratings26K135K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#37 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAGICJACK VOIP SERVICES LLCBPMobile

Customer experience

magicApp Calling & Messaging

All ratings25,677 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews446 reviews
Positive49.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative42.8%

Second Phone Number

All ratings135,253 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews1,361 reviews
Positive42.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative53.8%

User reviews

magicApp Calling & Messaging

From 26K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💯 Excellent call quality
  • 💰 Affordable pricing
  • 🌍 Works internationally
  • 🔍 Useful for maintaining a US number
  • 🤖 Reliable service for over 15 years

Room to improve

  • 🤖 Frequent app crashes and bugs
  • 🤖 Unreliable connectivity issues
  • 🤖 Poor customer support
  • 🤖 Deactivation of accounts without notice
  • 🤖 Inability to transfer or port out numbers

Second Phone Number

From 135K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great service
  • 👍 Perfect solution for global business
  • 👍 Reliable and easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy, full of bugs
  • 💰 Expensive with hidden charges
  • 🔒 Lack of privacy and security
  • ⚠️ Unreliable and inconsistent
  • 🚫 Numbers get blocked or expire

Bugs and requests

magicApp Calling & Messaging

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App freezes phone when answering calls
  • Missed calls not showing up in the app
  • Text messages getting deleted or out of order
  • Inability to log in or access account
  • Subscription issues and billing problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for MMS and texts from short codes
  • Implement two-factor authentication for security
  • Allow users to sign in on multiple devices
  • Provide more ringtone options
  • Improve integration with native iOS features

Second Phone Number

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Messages not being delivered
  • Inability to receive verification codes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to cancel subscription easily
  • More transparent pricing and policies
  • Improved reliability and consistency

In-app purchases

12 purchases

magicApp Calling & Messaging

Subscriptions5
  • Incoming-only calls + texting$3.491 Month
  • Outgoing-only calls + texting$3.491 Month
  • Incoming and Outgoing calls$3.991 Month
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  • magicJack Premium$4.991 Month
  • magicJack Canadian$5.991 Month
One-time7
  • $4.99 magicJack International minutes credit$4.99
  • SMS for Canadian Numbers$4.99
  • Texting and SMS upgrade$9.99
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  • $9.99 magicJack International minutes credit$9.99
  • $20.00 magicJack International minutes credit$19.99
  • $19.99 magicJack International minutes credit$19.99
  • $40.00 magicJack International minutes credit$39.99
9 purchases

Second Phone Number

Subscriptions9
  • Second Phone Number3 variants$7.997 Days
  • Second Phone Number3 Days trial3 variants$7.997 Days
  • Second Phone Number3 Days trial3 variants$8.997 Days
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  • Second Phone Number$8.997 Days
  • Second Phone Number$9.997 Days
  • Second Phone Number3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Phone Number Subscription 1m3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Phone Number Subscription 1y$29.991 Year
  • Second Phone Number$29.991 Year

Questions

Is magicApp Calling & Messaging free?
magicApp Calling & Messaging is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Second Phone Number free?
Second Phone Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, magicApp Calling & Messaging or Second Phone Number?
magicApp Calling & Messaging is rated higher. magicApp Calling & Messaging averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Second Phone Number averages 4.5 from 135K ratings.
Do magicApp Calling & Messaging or Second Phone Number have ads?
Neither magicApp Calling & Messaging nor Second Phone Number shows ads.
Which is updated more often, magicApp Calling & Messaging or Second Phone Number?
magicApp Calling & Messaging ships an update fortnightly, and Second Phone Number every 3 weeks. Most recently, magicApp Calling & Messaging was updated on November 3, 2026 and Second Phone Number on November 3, 2026.

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