# Second Phone Number, Text, SMS vs Punch

The clearest difference is rating: Punch at 5.0 against Second Phone Number, Text, SMS's 4.2. Punch also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Second Phone Number, Text, SMS's advantage is ratings volume (153 vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Second Phone Number, Text, SMS sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Punch sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Punch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Phone Number, Text, SMS has 153 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Second Phone Number, Text, SMS ships an update monthly, Punch every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second Phone Number, Text, SMS | Punch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-phone-number-text-sms/id6447788278/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-visual-shared-spaces/id6791385173/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 47 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Marzan](https://appshunter.io/developer/927437502) | [Remedy Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574049606) |

## What reviewers say

### Second Phone Number, Text, SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-phone-number-text-sms/id6447788278)

Get a separate phone number for calls and texts on your iOS device. Manage business, dating, or personal communications discreetly without using your primary number. Customize greetings and personalize your second line.

**Highlights:** Second phone number for iOS, Make and receive calls, Send and receive texts (SMS), Voicemail functionality, Customizable voicemail greeting, Separate personal and professional life

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phole Line Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Alternate Phone Number | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Business Phone Number | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Second Line and SMS online | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Secon Phone Number Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Private Phone Line | $19.99 | per month |
| Second Line Phone Pro | $29.99 | per month |
| Second Line Premium | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| Phone Phone and SMS PRO. | $39.99 | per month |


### Punch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-visual-shared-spaces/id6791385173)

Organize and share important information from group chats and your life. Save links, photos, text, and locations into personalized spaces. Easily share these collections with friends and family for events, trips, or shared interests.

**Highlights:** Save messages, photos, links, and locations, Organize content into personalized 'Spaces', Share saved content individually or with groups, Collaborate on shared lists and plans, Centralize important information from chats

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Punch Pow Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Punch Wham Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Punch Pow Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Punch Wham Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Second Phone Number, Text, SMS free?

Second Phone Number, Text, SMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Punch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Second Phone Number, Text, SMS or Punch?

Punch is rated higher. Second Phone Number, Text, SMS averages 4.2 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Punch averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Second Phone Number, Text, SMS or Punch have ads?

Second Phone Number, Text, SMS shows ads; Punch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Second Phone Number, Text, SMS or Punch?

Second Phone Number, Text, SMS ships an update monthly, and Punch every 5 days. Most recently, Second Phone Number, Text, SMS was updated on October 16, 2026 and Punch on October 10, 2026.

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