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.

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

Second Phone Number

Obtain a secondary phone number for calls and texts without needing an extra SIM card. Use it for personal or professional purposes, including online marketplaces, dating, and business, while keeping your primary number private. Make affordable international calls and send SMS/MMS with this virtual line.

Highlights
  • Obtain a secondary phone number
  • Make calls and send texts
  • No additional SIM card needed
  • Maintain privacy
  • Affordable international calls
  • Send SMS/MMS
Features
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Get a virtual US or Canadian phone number in minutes! No extra SIM card or second phone needed. Choose a California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois, or another available area code. Call and text from your virtual number over Wi-Fi or mobile data. Call mobile and landline numbers in the US, Canada, and 200+ countries worldwide. Send and receive SMS, and share photos and image through MMS. A SEPARATE NUMBER FOR EVERYDAY COMMUNICATION - Keep your personal and business communication organized with a separate US or Canadian phone number. Perfect for: - Work and business communication; - Customers and clients; - Travel and international communication; - Friends and family; - Personal and business calls and messages. FEATURES - A US or Canadian virtual phone number; - A choice of available local area codes; - Wi-Fi calling; - Calls to mobile and landline numbers; - International calls to supported destinations; - SMS and MMS in the US and Canada; - Photo sharing through MMS; - Contact sync. An active subscription is required to get and use a virtual phone number. Calling and messaging availability may vary by destination and carrier. - Terms of Use: https://sphone.telecom.municorn.com/privacy?app=second-phone - Privacy Policy: https://sphone.telecom.municorn.com/terms?app=second-phone - CCPA: https://telecom.municorn.com/ccpa?app=second-phone - Privacy Supplement: https://telecom.municorn.com/privacy-supplement?app=second-phone - Messaging Policy: https://sphone.telecom.municorn.com/messaging-policy?app=second-phone

Screenshots

magicApp Calling & Messaging4 screens
Second Phone Number4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: magicApp Calling & Messaging at 4.7 against Second Phone Number's 4.3. magicApp Calling & Messaging also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 911) and device support (3 vs 1). Second Phone Number's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 49%) and chart position (#144 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 19 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

magicApp Calling & Messaging holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: magicApp Calling & Messaging has 26K ratings behind it against 911, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of magicApp Calling & Messaging's written reviews are positive against 64% of Second Phone Number's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 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) — better4.3 (911 ratings)
Positive reviews49.1% of reviews64.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26K — better911
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#144 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAGICJACK VOIP SERVICES LLCMunicorn Limited

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 ratings911 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews325 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative33.8%

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 911 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and easy setup
  • 👍 Convenient and practical
  • 🚀 Reliable and smooth performance
  • 👍 Helpful customer service
  • 🚀 Versatile and feature-rich

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • ⚠️ Unclear restrictions on app usage
  • 💰 Subscription fees may be high for some users
  • 🔒 Privacy and security concerns
  • ⚠️ Limited number of available phone numbers

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
  • Inability to send/receive messages or make calls
  • Crashes when trying to link contacts
  • Verification codes not being delivered

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to change phone numbers more frequently
  • Support for more social media and messaging apps
  • Option to delete text message history
  • Local phone number availability for international users

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
19 purchases

Second Phone Number

Subscriptions15
  • Second Phone Premium (week)$4.997 Days
  • Save your number$4.997 Days
  • Second Phone Premium (monthly)$8.991 Month
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  • Second Phone Premium (week)7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Second Phone Premium (week)2 variants$9.997 Days
  • Second Phone Premium (week)$14.997 Days
  • Second Phone Number: Call Text$14.997 Days
  • Second Phone Save Number 1yr$23.991 Year
  • Second Phone Premium (monthly)$24.991 Month
  • Monthly Trial3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Second Phone Premium (month)$29.991 Month
  • Second Phone Premium (quarter)$49.993 Months
  • Second Phone Premium (yearly)$49.991 Year
  • Second Phone Premium (yearly)3 Days trial$95.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan 2026$95.991 Year
One-time4
  • Change number$4.99
  • Change Number 2+$7.99
  • Change Number 3$14.99
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  • International Calls&SMS$19.99

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 4.3 from 911 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 fortnightly. Most recently, magicApp Calling & Messaging was updated on October 18, 2026 and Second Phone Number on October 18, 2026.

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