Comparison

magicApp Calling & Messaging vs Nextline

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

Head to head
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

Nextline

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
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Activate Nextline’s e-SIM to get online instantly in 120+ countries. Enjoy seamless global connectivity without roaming fees. No need for physical SIM cards—just easy, affordable service. With Nextline’s e-SIM, you can connect to the internet in 120+ countries and regions worldwide, avoiding expensive roaming fees. No need to swap SIM cards or carry another phone. Enjoy real US phone numbers with unlimited calls and texts. What is an e-SIM? An e-SIM is an embedded SIM card built into your phone’s hardware. It functions like a physical SIM but works 100% digitally. Purchase an e-SIM with Nextline, install it on your device, and connect to a mobile network at your destination. No physical SIM cards, spotty Wi-Fi, or surprise roaming fees—just seamless, affordable, and flexible connectivity. Nextline e-SIM Plans A Nextline e-SIM plan provides mobile data, call, and text services. Choose a prepaid local or regional e-SIM plan to get online in 120+ countries worldwide. Select your e-SIM package and connect to a mobile network when you arrive at your destination! How It Works? Install the Nextline app. Purchase an e-SIM plan. Install the e-SIM in minutes. Turn on your e-SIM and connect to the internet when you arrive. Our e-SIM feature is available in 120+ countries, including: US Canada UK Spain India Greece Brazil Italy France Turkey Second Phone Number Nextline also offers a second phone number option for added privacy and convenience. Available in the US, UK, Canada, France, and Portugal, this feature allows you to keep your personal number safe, separate work and personal life, and easily manage new contacts and verifications. Choose from over 300 US area codes for your local number. Easy and Risk-Free Nextline is easy and risk-free to use. No contracts, no hassles, and no verification required. Keep your conversations private and dispose of your number when done. Protect your privacy with unlimited texts and calls. Features Local numbers in over 300 US area codes Unlimited calls and texts Access contacts easily Call forwarding Access your account on any device with Wi-Fi or data Why Nextline? Instant global connectivity in 120+ countries Affordable e-SIM plans with no hidden fees Unlimited calls and texts Privacy protection with a second phone number Works on any supported device Ideal for travelers and busy lifestyles Easy disposal of your Nextline number Who Benefits from Nextline? Travelers: Stay connected without roaming fees. Digital Nomads: Manage work and life on the go. Business Professionals: Separate work and personal numbers. Frequent Shoppers: Secure transactions with a second number. Privacy Seekers: Protect your personal number in any situation. Nextline Subscription Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Need Help? Our support team is here for you. Contact us through the app or email support@nextlineapp.com. Your feedback drives our improvements! Stay Safe with Nextline Please note, Nextline does not support emergency services. Enable push notifications for the best experience. Join the Nextline Family Experience seamless, secure, and flexible communication. Stay connected with Nextline and open up a world of possibilities! Terms of Service: https://nextlineapp.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://nextlineapp.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

magicApp Calling & Messaging4 screens
Nextline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: magicApp Calling & Messaging at free with in-app purchases against Nextline's subscription. magicApp Calling & Messaging also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Nextline's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 49%) and chart position (#181 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 Nextline sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for magicApp Calling & Messaging against 4.7 for Nextline. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26K and 9.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of magicApp Calling & Messaging's written reviews are positive against 79% of Nextline's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

magicApp Calling & Messaging ships an update fortnightly, Nextline every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
magicApp Calling & Messaging versus Nextline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermagicApp Calling & MessagingNextline
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (26K ratings)4.7 (9.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.1% of reviews79.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26K — better9.5K
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#181 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAGICJACK VOIP SERVICES LLCGRAND APPS YAZILIM VE TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI

Customer experience

magicApp Calling & Messaging

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

Nextline

All ratings9,399 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews775 reviews
Positive79.1%
Neutral3.0%
Negative17.9%

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

Nextline

From 9.5K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🔍 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

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

Nextline

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

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
7 purchases

Nextline

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription5 variants$9.991 Month
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  • Annual Subscription$59.991 Year
One-time3
  • 40 Credits$0.99
  • 120 Credits$2.99
  • 150 Credits$3.99

Questions

Is magicApp Calling & Messaging free?
magicApp Calling & Messaging 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, magicApp Calling & Messaging or Nextline?
Nextline is rated higher. magicApp Calling & Messaging averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Nextline averages 4.7 from 9.5K ratings.
Do magicApp Calling & Messaging or Nextline have ads?
Neither magicApp Calling & Messaging nor Nextline shows ads.
Which is updated more often, magicApp Calling & Messaging or Nextline?
magicApp Calling & Messaging ships an update fortnightly, and Nextline every 2 weeks. Most recently, magicApp Calling & Messaging was updated on October 23, 2026 and Nextline on October 22, 2026.

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