# Text Me vs Second Texting Number

Text Me and Second Texting Number both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of Second Texting Number's written reviews are positive against 29% of Text Me's. Second Texting Number also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Text Me's advantage is ratings volume (674K vs 66K) and chart position (#10 vs #85). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Me sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Second Texting Number sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 Text Me against 4.6 for Second Texting Number. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Me has 674K ratings behind it against 66K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Text Me's written reviews are positive against 58% of Second Texting Number's.

Text Me ships an update fortnightly, Second Texting Number every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Me | Second Texting Number |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (674K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-me-phone-call-plus-texting/id514485964/reviews)** | [4.6 (66K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-texting-number/id1274216319/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **674K** | 66K |
| Positive reviews | 29.0% of reviews | **58.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | #85 |
| Size | 219 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TextMe, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/307996876) | [Torqued Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837451787) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-me-phone-call-plus-texting/id514485964)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #21 Top Free · Social Networking, #194 Top Grossing (US App Store)

This app provides a free second phone number for calling and texting within the US and Canada. Protect your privacy, use it for side projects, or connect with international friends at low costs. It offers features like voicemail and the ability to turn tablets into phones.

**Highlights:** Free calling and texting to US/Canada, Second phone number for privacy, Low-cost international calls, Free voicemail service, Customizable phone numbers, Picture, voice, and video messaging

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get this phone number | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Get this phone number | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Get this phone number | $6.49 | per month |
| Premium Features | $7.49 | per 7 days |
| Premium Features | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Features | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 100 TextMe Credits | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for texting and calling
- 👍 Useful for a second number
- 🌐 Works well on WiFi
- 💡 Allows multiple numbers
- 🔒 Provides privacy and security

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Requires ID verification
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🐛 Unreliable service
- ❌ Numbers frequently expire

**Reported bugs**

- Texts and calls not working
- Account suspension without explanation
- Lost contacts and message history
- Inability to retrieve expired numbers

**Requested features**

- Improve customer support
- Add more free features
- Allow porting of existing numbers
- Provide better call quality


### Second Texting Number

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-texting-number/id1274216319)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #99 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Obtain a private, secondary phone number for unlimited texting and receiving verification codes. Protect your personal number while online shopping, dating, or selling. Enjoy group texting and ad-free communication.

**Highlights:** Choose a new phone number with any area code, Unlimited texting (including photos), Receive verification codes, Keep personal number private, Group texting, No ads

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Texting | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Texting | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Limited Texting | $9.99 | per month |
| Texting Number | $9.99 | per month |
| Texting | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Texting | $13.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Texting | $13.99 | per month |
| 50 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Change Your Number | $8.99 | one-time |
| 150 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient delivery of messages
- 🔒 Ability to keep personal number private
- 💡 Useful for businesses and personal use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable message delivery
- 🔋 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🤔 Unclear trial period and subscription terms
- 🤷‍♀️ Limited features compared to cost

**Reported bugs**

- Messages not sending or delayed
- Frequent app crashes or freezes
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- Call functionality
- Video/multimedia support
- Improved reliability and consistency
- Clearer subscription model


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Me free?

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

### Is Second Texting Number free?

Second Texting Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Text Me or Second Texting Number?

Text Me is rated higher. Text Me averages 4.7 out of 5 from 674K ratings, while Second Texting Number averages 4.6 from 66K ratings.

### Do Text Me or Second Texting Number have ads?

Both Text Me and Second Texting Number show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Text Me or Second Texting Number?

Text Me ships an update fortnightly, and Second Texting Number every 3 weeks. Most recently, Text Me was updated on September 24, 2026 and Second Texting Number on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Text Me or Second Texting Number?

Text Me currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and Second Texting Number at #85. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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