# Dingtone vs Second Texting Number

Dingtone and Second Texting Number both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of Second Texting Number's written reviews are positive against 48% of Dingtone's. Dingtone's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dingtone sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Second Texting Number sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Dingtone against 4.6 for Second Texting Number. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31K and 66K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Dingtone's written reviews are positive against 58% of Second Texting Number's.

Dingtone ships an update monthly, Second Texting Number every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dingtone | Second Texting Number |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dingtone-phone-calls-plus-texts/id588937297/reviews) | **[4.6 (66K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-texting-number/id1274216319/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31K | **66K** |
| Positive reviews | 48.2% of reviews | **57.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#74** | #82 |
| Size | 205 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sixapps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625217623) | [Torqued Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837451787) |

## What reviewers say

### Dingtone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dingtone-phone-calls-plus-texts/id588937297)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #137 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Make free calls and send texts over WiFi or cellular data. This app provides a second phone number to protect your personal number in various situations. It also offers cheap international calls and SMS to over 230 countries, with high-quality voice calls.

**Highlights:** Free phone calls and text messaging, Second phone number, Cheap international calls, International SMS, Caller ID, Call blocking, Voicemail

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | per month |
| Dingtone Phone Number | $4.99 | per month |
| Phone Number Pack(1 Week) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 200 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Credits Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Credits Package | $11.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $18.99 | one-time |
| Large Credits Package | $20.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Affordable international calls
- 🔒 Secure communication
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient second phone number
- 👍 Good call quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable SMS/call delivery
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 💰 Misleading pricing and hidden fees
- 💰 Aggressive advertising and monetization
- 🔍 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to receive verification codes
- Purchased numbers not working as expected
- Inconsistent credit/point system

**Requested features**

- Improve SMS/call reliability
- Enhance user interface and experience
- Provide better transparency on pricing and features
- Strengthen customer support and communication


### Second Texting Number

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-texting-number/id1274216319)

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #98 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Get a private second phone number for texting and receiving verification codes. Keep your personal number safe for online activities like dating or shopping. Enjoy unlimited messaging and group texts without ads.

**Highlights:** Choose any available area code, Unlimited texting and photo messages, Receive verification codes, Keep personal number private, Group texting functionality, No disruptive ads

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Texting | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Texting | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Limited Texting | $9.99 | per month |
| Texting Number | $9.99 | per month |
| Texting | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Texting | $13.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Texting | $13.99 | per month |
| 50 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Change Your Number | $8.99 | one-time |
| 150 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient delivery of messages
- 🔒 Ability to keep personal number private
- 💡 Useful for businesses and personal use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable message delivery
- 🔋 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🤔 Unclear trial period and subscription terms
- 🤷‍♀️ Limited features compared to cost

**Reported bugs**

- Messages not sending or delayed
- Frequent app crashes or freezes
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- Call functionality
- Video/multimedia support
- Improved reliability and consistency
- Clearer subscription model


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dingtone free?

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

### Is Second Texting Number free?

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

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

Second Texting Number is rated higher. Dingtone averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Second Texting Number averages 4.6 from 66K ratings.

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

Both Dingtone and Second Texting Number show ads.

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

Dingtone ships an update monthly, and Second Texting Number every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dingtone was updated on November 8, 2026 and Second Texting Number on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Dingtone or Second Texting Number?

Dingtone currently peaks at #74 in the App Store charts, and Second Texting Number at #82. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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