Comparison

Hushed vs Kept

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hushed

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
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CALL AND TEXT ON A SECOND PHONE NUMBER WITH A 3-DAY TRIAL SUBSCRIPTION Hushed gives you a second phone number you can use for online dating, travel, shopping, moving, selling items, and more. Choose from phone numbers in 300+ area codes and start calling and texting immediately on your very own Hushed number. More than 25 million people have downloaded Hushed, making more than 450 million phone calls and sending more than 1 billion texts. Why everyone loves Hushed: INTERNET CALLING: Make phone calls over the internet (data or Wi-Fi) from anywhere in the world. TEXT MESSAGES: Send and receive text messages, including photos and videos. SECOND PHONE NUMBER: Get as many phone numbers as you want. Hushed makes it easy to manage different contacts and situations. 300+ AREA CODES: Pick a phone number with a United States area code, Canada area code, or United Kingdom area code — even if you’re travelling halfway across the world. VOICEMAIL INCLUDED: Every Hushed number includes features like voicemail, call forwarding, call routing, and auto-reply texts. VoIP TECHNOLOGY: Since Hushed calls and texts run over the internet using VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), you can communicate worldwide without traditional long-distance charges. NO SIM CARD NEEDED: Your Hushed numbers are stored in the app, so there’s no need to swap SIM cards. NO CONTRACTS: Hushed keeps things flexible, and you can cancel anytime. FLEXIBLE USE: Use your second phone number for short-term or long-term needs. Keep it as long as you’d like. Popular reasons for getting a second phone number: ONLINE DATING: Use a second phone number when connecting with new people. SELLING ITEMS ONLINE: Add a second phone number to online listings and remove it later if you no longer need it. MOVING: Get a second phone number in your new area code before you relocate. Perfect for setting up utilities and services. TRAVEL: Add a second phone number in the area code you’ll be visiting to help manage calling costs. FAMILY & FRIENDS: Choose a second phone number with a local area code for easier communication. SHOPPING: Provide your Hushed number when signing up for store programs or offers. ACCOUNT VERIFICATION: Some services allow Hushed numbers to receive verification codes by text or call, depending on their policies. FORMS & SIGN-UPS: Use a second phone number when registering for websites, forms, or subscriptions. Ready for a second phone number? FLEXIBLE PLANS: Choose from 1- and 3-line subscriptions with U.S., Canada, or U.K. numbers. Enjoy unlimited calls and texts, with savings available on annual plans. CONVENIENT BILLING: Subscriptions renew automatically unless deactivated at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing cycle. Manage or cancel your subscription in your device settings under Settings / Subscriptions. KEEP IN MIND: Hushed is not suitable for 911 or emergency services. Please use your primary phone number for emergency calls. Download Hushed and get your own second phone number today. Need help? Our team is available 24/7 via live chat (hushed.com) or email (support@hushed.com).

About

Kept

Features
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Kept is a home maintenance tracker for iPhone. Users add one or more properties (a house, flat, car, holiday home) and create recurring maintenance tasks for each — things like boiler services, gutter cleans, MOT, dishwasher filter cleaning. Each task has a category, a repeat interval (monthly through annual, or a custom number of days/months/years), and an optional local reminder. Tasks are automatically sorted into four states: Overdue, Due Soon (within 14 days), On Track, and Never Logged, so users can see at a glance what needs attention. When a job is completed, the user logs it with a date, optional note (contractor name, what was replaced), and optional cost in GBP. This builds a full service history for every task. A small home screen widget shows the single most urgent upcoming task. Everything runs fully offline with no account, no cloud sync, and no third-party services.

Screenshots

Hushed4 screens
Kept4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kept at none against Hushed's 11. Hushed's advantage is chart position (#56 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hushed sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Kept asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Hushed versus Kept: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHushedKept
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (23K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings23K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#56 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAffinityClick Inc.Rueben McBurrows

Bugs and requests

Hushed

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Kept

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hushed

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Monthly Number$4.991 Month
  • 1 Line Subscription (Monthly)3 Days trial$6.991 Month
One-time8
  • Hushed 3 Day TrialFree
  • Hushed Payment$1.99
  • Hushed Payment$2.99
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  • Hushed Payment$3.99
  • Hushed Payment$4.99
  • Hushed Payment$5.99
  • Pre-Paid calling credit$9.99
  • Hushed Payment$9.99
None

Kept

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hushed free?
Hushed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kept free?
Kept is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hushed or Kept have ads?
Neither Hushed nor Kept shows ads.

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