# Second Texting Number vs WhatCall

The clearest difference is rating: Second Texting Number at 4.6 against WhatCall's 4.2. Second Texting Number also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 600) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Second Texting Number sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and WhatCall sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Second Texting Number holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Texting Number has 17K ratings behind it against 600, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Second Texting Number's written reviews are positive against 57% of WhatCall's.

Second Texting Number ships an update every 2 weeks, WhatCall every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second Texting Number | WhatCall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-texting-numberunlisted/id539640635/reviews)** | [4.2 (600 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatcall/id1260967308/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 600 |
| Positive reviews | **59.6% of reviews** | 57.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FathomTel, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482732721) | [Innovative Developers LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/947764447) |

## What reviewers say

### Second Texting Number

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-texting-numberunlisted/id539640635)

Protect your personal number by using a private, disposable phone number for calls and texts. Choose your own number in any area code and receive verification codes without revealing your identity. Manage your privacy with features like auto-response and custom voicemail.

**Highlights:** Unlimited texting and calling, Choose your own number, Protect your privacy, Receive verification codes, Separate contacts, Auto-response, Custom voicemail

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlisted Number: Pay as You Go | $5.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Texting + Calling | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Texting + Calling | $14.99 | per month |
| Second Texting Number | $17.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Talk + Text | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Talk + Text | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Texting & Calling | $39.99 | per month |
| 100 Text Messages | $2.99 | one-time |
| 200 Minutes | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pay as You Go (Prepay 1 Month) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Change Your Number | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable service
- 🔒 Maintains privacy
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for business/personal separation
- 🚀 Clear audio quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy/buggy performance
- ⚠️ Unreliable number availability
- 💰 Expensive pricing
- 🔒 Difficult to delete account
- ⚠️ Unexpected charges/billing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Texts not being received
- Accounts being blocked/restricted without explanation
- Purchased numbers not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to log out of devices
- International calling/texting support
- Group messaging functionality


### WhatCall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatcall/id1260967308)

This app allows you to bypass ringing and connect directly to someone's voicemail. It provides an instant missed call notification, giving you an excuse to have tried calling while avoiding actual conversation. It works globally on most networks, including landlines and mobiles.

**Highlights:** Instant voicemail connection, Missed call notification, Global network compatibility, Automatic dial code detection, Bypass ringing, Leave messages without conversation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 credit pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 12 credit pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 20 credit pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 30 credit pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 40 credit pack | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Convenient
- 🚀 Indispensable
- 👍 Accessible to customers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Calls go directly to person, not voicemail
- 🐛 Stuck on 'connecting' screen
- 🐛 Won't leave voicemail
- 🐛 Takes credits but doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Calls go directly to person, not voicemail
- Stuck on 'connecting' screen
- Won't leave voicemail
- Takes credits but doesn't work
- Verification issues

**Requested features**

- Option to display 'unknown' or 'unverified' number
- Prerecorded voicemail feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Second Texting Number free?

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

### Is WhatCall free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Second Texting Number or WhatCall?

Second Texting Number is rated higher. Second Texting Number averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while WhatCall averages 4.2 from 600 ratings.

### Do Second Texting Number or WhatCall have ads?

Neither Second Texting Number nor WhatCall shows ads.

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

Second Texting Number ships an update every 2 weeks, and WhatCall every 5 weeks. Most recently, Second Texting Number was updated on September 28, 2026 and WhatCall on September 27, 2026.

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