# Ring4 vs Hushed

Ring4 and Hushed both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 57% of Ring4's written reviews are positive against 42% of Hushed's. Hushed's advantage is chart position (#59 vs unranked) and ratings volume (23K vs 2.9K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ring4 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Hushed sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hushed holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hushed has 23K ratings behind it against 2.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Ring4's written reviews are positive against 42% of Hushed's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ring4 ships an update monthly, Hushed fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ring4 | Hushed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ring4-second-phone-number/id594763296/reviews) | **[4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hushed-us-second-phone-number/id600520752/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | **56.8% of reviews** | 41.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#59** |
| Size | 103 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ring4, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/554514869) | [AffinityClick Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/530214136) |

## What reviewers say

### Ring4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ring4-second-phone-number/id594763296)

Create a private second phone line for texting and calling without using your personal number. Ideal for online selling, dating, or business, it offers features like call recording and local area codes.  Avoid roaming charges by calling over Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** Multiple private phone lines, Call recording, Local area codes, Private video calling, Voicemail, Block unwanted calls

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Talk & Text for French Mobile Phone Number - Line #1 | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Talk & Text for English Mobile Phone Number - Line #1 | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Talk & Text for US/CA Number - Line #1 | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Talk & Text for US/CA Number - Line #2 | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Talk & Text for US/CA Number - Line #3 | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Talk & Text for US/CA Selected Number - Line #1 | $14.99 | per month |
| Package of 10 credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package of 40 credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Package of 100 credits | $8.99 | one-time |
| Package of 250 credits | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great service
- 🚀 Cheap and affordable
- 🚀 Efficient connectivity
- 👍 Excellent app for business and staying in touch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Accounts suspended under false terms
- 🐛 Unreliable service, unable to make calls or send texts
- 🐛 Deceptive pricing and hidden fees
- 🐛 Poor customer support and unresponsive

**Reported bugs**

- Accounts being limited or disabled for no reason
- Credits not being properly credited
- Inability to generate new numbers
- Frequent app crashes and service interruptions

**Requested features**

- Ability to port numbers away from the app
- Improve text messaging functionality
- Provide a free trial period


### Hushed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hushed-us-second-phone-number/id600520752)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Obtain a secondary phone number for private calls and texts. Ideal for online dating, selling items, travel, and more, it offers numbers from various area codes without needing a new SIM card. Enjoy features like voicemail and internet calling with flexible plans.

**Highlights:** Second phone number, Private texting and calling, Internet calling (VoIP), Voicemail included, 300+ area codes, No SIM card needed, Cancel anytime

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Monthly Number | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Line Subscription (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Hushed 3 Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Hushed Payment | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hushed Payment | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hushed Payment | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hushed Payment | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hushed Payment | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pre-Paid calling credit | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hushed Payment | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works as advertised
- 👍 Convenient way to have a second number
- 💡 Useful for privacy and separating personal/business
- 🔒 Good privacy policy
- 👍 Great customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Accounts getting deactivated or blocked for unclear reasons
- 🐛 Issues with receiving/sending texts and calls
- 🐛 Unreliable service, frequent outages
- 💰 Overcharging, lack of transparency in pricing
- 🕰 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues, unable to access account
- Inconsistent call and text delivery
- Compatibility problems with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Group messaging capabilities
- Ability to view message read receipts
- Integration with more apps and services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ring4 free?

Ring4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hushed free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ring4 or Hushed?

Hushed is rated higher. Ring4 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Hushed averages 4.6 from 23K ratings.

### Do Ring4 or Hushed have ads?

Neither Ring4 nor Hushed shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ring4 or Hushed?

Ring4 ships an update monthly, and Hushed fortnightly. Most recently, Ring4 was updated on September 23, 2026 and Hushed on September 24, 2026.

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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.*