# Hushed vs Ghost

The clearest difference is monetization model: Hushed at free with in-app purchases against Ghost's subscription. Hushed also leads on chart position (#52 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). Ghost's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 42%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hushed sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Ghost sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.6 for Hushed against 4.6 for Ghost. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23K and 7.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Hushed's written reviews are positive against 60% of Ghost's.

Hushed ships an update fortnightly, Ghost every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hushed | Ghost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hushed-us-second-phone-number/id600520752/reviews) | **[4.6 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-second-phone-number/id6466671844/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 7.7K |
| Positive reviews | 41.6% of reviews | **60.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#52** | — |
| Size | 167 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AffinityClick Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/530214136) | [Openlife AI Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896485364) |

## What reviewers say

### Hushed

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

**Currently charting:** #52 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


### 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $6.99 | 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 |
| Multi-Plan - 10 Numbers | $19.99 | per 2 months |
| Premium | $29.99 | per 2 months |
| 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 Hushed free?

Hushed 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, Hushed or Ghost?

Ghost is rated higher. Hushed averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Ghost averages 4.6 from 7.7K ratings.

### Do Hushed or Ghost have ads?

Neither Hushed nor Ghost shows ads.

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

Hushed ships an update fortnightly, and Ghost every 9 days. Most recently, Hushed was updated on November 5, 2026 and Ghost on November 5, 2026.

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