# Second Texting Number vs OAT

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OAT at 100% against Second Texting Number's 61%. OAT also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Second Texting Number's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 OAT sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OAT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Texting Number has 17K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Second Texting Number's written reviews are positive against 100% of OAT's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second Texting Number | OAT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-texting-numberunlisted/id539640635/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oat-offender-address-trace/id6472667344/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [FathomTel, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482732721) | [CreateIT LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717439830) |

## 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


### OAT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oat-offender-address-trace/id6472667344)

This app provides quick access to information about registered sexual offenders linked to specific addresses. It helps users gain peace of mind by checking the safety of their surroundings, whether they are moving or simply curious.

**Highlights:** Address lookup for offender information, Initial free searches, Monthly, quarterly, and annual subscription plans, Easy subscription management, Safety and satisfaction guarantee

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Standard Quarterly | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Quarterly | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| Standard Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $174.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Second Texting Number free?

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

### Is OAT free?

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

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

OAT is rated higher. Second Texting Number averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while OAT averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

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

Neither Second Texting Number nor OAT shows ads.

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