# Second Texting Number vs Baya Resident

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Baya Resident at none against Second Texting Number's 11. Second Texting Number's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 42). 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. Baya Resident asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Second Texting Number against 4.6 for Baya Resident. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Texting Number has 17K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second Texting Number | Baya Resident |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-texting-numberunlisted/id539640635/reviews) | **[4.6 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baya-resident/id1591887645/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FathomTel, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482732721) | [Open Desk Consult Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468648522) |

## 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


### Baya Resident

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baya-resident/id1591887645)

This estate management solution simplifies communication and services for residents and facility managers. It allows for visitor booking, utility purchases, service charge payments, and access to estate announcements and emergency alerts.

**Highlights:** Visitor booking management, Utility vending, Service charge payment, Election and survey polls, Announcements and feed, Push notifications, Marketplace, Emergency alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Second Texting Number free?

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

### Is Baya Resident free?

Baya Resident is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Second Texting Number or Baya Resident?

Baya Resident is rated higher. Second Texting Number averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Baya Resident averages 4.6 from 42 ratings.

### Do Second Texting Number or Baya Resident have ads?

Neither Second Texting Number nor Baya Resident shows ads.

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

Second Texting Number ships an update every 2 weeks, and Baya Resident every 2 weeks. Most recently, Second Texting Number was updated on October 27, 2026 and Baya Resident on October 24, 2026.

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