# Second Texting Number vs SMS Verification

Second Texting Number and SMS Verification both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Second Texting Number's written reviews are positive against 20% of SMS Verification's. Second Texting Number also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (17K vs 717). On price, rating, 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 SMS Verification sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Second Texting Number holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Texting Number has 17K ratings behind it against 717, 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 20% of SMS Verification's.

Second Texting Number ships an update every 2 weeks, SMS Verification every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second Texting Number | SMS Verification |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-texting-numberunlisted/id539640635/reviews)** | [4.4 (717 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-verification-phoneverify/id1607394110/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 717 |
| Positive reviews | **59.6% of reviews** | 19.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FathomTel, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482732721) | [TECHOOK, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771079731) |

## 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


### SMS Verification

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-verification-phoneverify/id1607394110)

Obtain temporary U.S. phone numbers for app and service verification without revealing your personal number. Receive verification codes instantly and securely.

**Highlights:** Temporary U.S. phone numbers, App and service verification, Instant SMS code reception, One-click verification process, Affordable temporary numbers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Buy Service Verification | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy Service Verification | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy Service Verification | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Great tool for phone number verification
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick verification process

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Verification codes not working
- 💰 Charges without providing service
- 🔒 No customer support or refund options
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- Verification codes not received
- Purchased numbers not working
- Charges not reversed for failed transactions

**Requested features**

- Provide history of past purchases
- Allow reusing previously obtained numbers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Second Texting Number free?

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

### Is SMS Verification free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Second Texting Number or SMS Verification?

Second Texting Number is rated higher. Second Texting Number averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while SMS Verification averages 4.4 from 717 ratings.

### Do Second Texting Number or SMS Verification have ads?

Neither Second Texting Number nor SMS Verification shows ads.

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

Second Texting Number ships an update every 2 weeks, and SMS Verification every 2 months. Most recently, Second Texting Number was updated on September 23, 2026 and SMS Verification on September 12, 2026.

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