# Second Texting Number vs Mint Mobile

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mint Mobile at none against Second Texting Number's 11. Mint Mobile also leads on ratings volume (265K vs 17K) and chart position (#109 vs unranked). Second Texting Number's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 46%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Second Texting Number sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Mint Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Second Texting Number against 4.7 for Mint Mobile. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mint Mobile has 265K ratings behind it against 17K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Second Texting Number's written reviews are positive against 46% of Mint Mobile's.

Second Texting Number ships an update every 2 weeks, Mint Mobile every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second Texting Number | Mint Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-texting-numberunlisted/id539640635/reviews) | **[4.7 (265K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mint-mobile/id1295303441/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17K | **265K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.8% of reviews** | 46.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#109** |
| Size | 33 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FathomTel, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482732721) | [UVNV, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1269242437) |

## 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


### Mint Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mint-mobile/id1295303441)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Switch to an affordable phone plan on a major 5G network. Enjoy unlimited talk, text, and fast data starting at $15/month. Bring your own phone and number, and manage your account or family plans easily.

**Highlights:** Affordable phone plans, Nation's largest 5G network, Unlimited talk & text, Fast 5G • 4G LTE data, Bring your own phone, Keep your number, Manage family plans

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Saves money
- 👍 Simple to use app
- 👍 Helpful customer service
- 🚀 Reliable service
- 👍 Customizable plans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Activation and porting issues
- 🐛 Unreliable data connectivity
- 🔒 Concerns over account security
- 🔋 Throttling of data speeds
- 🐛 Billing and refund problems

**Reported bugs**

- App login issues
- Problems with eSIM activation
- Inconsistent coverage in certain areas

**Requested features**

- Option to pay monthly instead of upfront
- Ability to track call/text usage
- Improved app functionality and UI
- Better international roaming support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Second Texting Number free?

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

### Is Mint Mobile free?

Mint Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Second Texting Number or Mint Mobile?

Mint Mobile is rated higher. Second Texting Number averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Mint Mobile averages 4.7 from 265K ratings.

### Do Second Texting Number or Mint Mobile have ads?

Neither Second Texting Number nor Mint Mobile shows ads.

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

Second Texting Number ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mint Mobile every 11 days. Most recently, Second Texting Number was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mint Mobile on November 3, 2026.

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