# magicApp Calling & Messaging vs Nextline

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 (#175 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | magicApp Calling & Messaging | Nextline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicapp-calling-and-messaging/id463926997/reviews) | **[4.7 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextline-second-phone-number/id1618200738/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 9.5K |
| Positive reviews | 49.1% of reviews | **79.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#175** |
| Size | 67 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MAGICJACK VOIP SERVICES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534194883) | [GRAND APPS YAZILIM VE TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618200740) |

## What reviewers say

### magicApp Calling & Messaging

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicapp-calling-and-messaging/id463926997)

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Incoming-only calls + texting | $3.49 | per month |
| Outgoing-only calls + texting | $3.49 | per month |
| Incoming and Outgoing calls | $3.99 | per month |
| magicJack Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| magicJack Canadian | $5.99 | per month |
| $4.99 magicJack International minutes credit | $4.99 | one-time |
| SMS for Canadian Numbers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Texting and SMS upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 magicJack International minutes credit | $9.99 | one-time |
| $20.00 magicJack International minutes credit | $19.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 magicJack International minutes credit | $19.99 | one-time |
| $40.00 magicJack International minutes credit | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

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

**Currently charting:** #175 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 (7)**

| 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 |
| 120 Credits | $2.99 | 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*