# Ring4 vs Ghost

The clearest difference is monetization model: Ring4 at free with in-app purchases against Ghost's subscription. Ring4 also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). Ghost's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ring4 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Ghost sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ghost holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 7.7K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Ring4's written reviews are positive against 60% of Ghost's.

Ring4 ships an update monthly, Ghost every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ring4 | Ghost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ring4-second-phone-number/id594763296/reviews) | **[4.6 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-second-phone-number/id6466671844/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K | **7.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews | **59.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 103 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ring4, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/554514869) | [Openlife AI Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896485364) |

## 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


### Ghost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-second-phone-number/id6466671844)

Get a private, local phone number to stop spam and protect your identity. Receive texts, make unlimited calls, and use a temporary number for online sign-ups and transactions without revealing your real number.

**Highlights:** Temporary phone number, Unlimited calls, SMS verification codes, Local area codes, VPN protection, Spam shielding, No contracts or SIMs

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Spam Call Blocker | $4.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VPN Protection | $9.99 | per 2 months |
| Premium | $14.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro | $17.99 | per year |
| Multi Plan Plus - 10 Numbers | $19.99 | per 2 months |
| Multi-Plan - 10 Numbers | $19.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro | $24.99 | per month |
| Pro | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium | $29.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro | $39.99 | per month |
| Pro | $49.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Cuts spam calls
- 🔒 Keeps personal number private
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 👍 Transparent about costs
- 👍 Separate work and personal calls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Verification issues
- 🐛 Unable to send/receive messages
- 🐛 Unavailable area codes
- 🐛 Billing and subscription problems
- 🐛 Unreliable performance

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to delete conversations
- Inconsistent number availability
- Verification texts not received
- Calls not connecting properly

**Requested features**

- Allow multiple numbers and number switching
- Improve 2FA and verification process
- Add more customization and settings options
- Enhance call and messaging capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ring4 free?

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

### Is Ghost free?

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

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

Ghost is rated higher. Ring4 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Ghost averages 4.6 from 7.7K ratings.

### Do Ring4 or Ghost have ads?

Neither Ring4 nor Ghost shows ads.

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

Ring4 ships an update monthly, and Ghost every 8 days. Most recently, Ring4 was updated on September 23, 2026 and Ghost on September 24, 2026.

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