# Second Texting Number vs Key Crypt

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Key Crypt at none against Second Texting Number's 11. Key Crypt also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). Second Texting Number's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 2). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Second Texting Number against 4.5 for Key Crypt. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Texting Number has 17K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second Texting Number | Key Crypt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-texting-numberunlisted/id539640635/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/key-crypt-text-in-secret/id912320113/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FathomTel, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482732721) | [Zariba Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/324129675) |

## 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


### Key Crypt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/key-crypt-text-in-secret/id912320113)

Create your own secret language to send private messages. This app allows you to encrypt your texts in real-time directly within your favorite messaging applications using a custom keyboard.

**Highlights:** Real-time text encryption, Custom keyboard integration, Works with all messengers, Universal app for iPhone and iPad, One-time purchase

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**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 Key Crypt free?

Key Crypt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Second Texting Number or Key Crypt?

Second Texting Number is rated higher. Second Texting Number averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Key Crypt averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Second Texting Number or Key Crypt have ads?

Neither Second Texting Number nor Key Crypt shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*