TruText vs Second Phone Number
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TruText
Enable businesses to text customers using their existing landline numbers. This mobile application serves as an extension of the company's online software, streamlining customer communication.
- Text from landline numbers
- Customer communication tool
- Extension of online software
- Business-focused features
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This app provides businesses to use their landline numbers to text their customers. This is an extension of our online software.
Second Phone Number
Obtain a secondary US phone number for calls and texts without needing an extra SIM card. Keep personal and professional communications separate on your iPhone, using Wi-Fi or mobile data. Manage calls, SMS, and subscriptions easily within the app.
- US phone number for calls and texts
- No extra SIM or eSIM required
- Use over Wi-Fi or mobile data
- Separate personal and work lines
- Block unwanted numbers
- Manage subscriptions and account
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Get a second phone number from the United States for calls and texts on your iPhone. Keep your personal number private without another SIM, eSIM or phone. Use your US number over Wi-Fi or mobile data. Call US and Canadian numbers, receive calls, and send and receive SMS on supported US routes. Keep everyday conversations, travel plans, projects or work separate from your personal number. YOUR SECOND LINE, ON ONE PHONE • Choose a US phone number and keep it while your subscription is active. • Make calls to supported US and Canadian mobile, landline and toll-free numbers. • Send SMS to supported US numbers and receive SMS on your US number. • Receive calls and view your recent call history. • Choose recipients from your contacts, with your permission. • Block unwanted numbers and manage your account in Settings. • Manage your subscription or delete your account from the app. USE THE APP IN YOUR LANGUAGE Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish (Spain and Latin America), Turkish and Brazilian Portuguese. The app follows your preferred supported language, or you can change it in iOS Settings. Dates and times follow your regional settings. SERVICE AVAILABILITY This app provides US phone numbers. Outbound calls support eligible destinations in the United States and Canada. SMS is limited to supported US routes; international SMS is not supported. An internet connection is required. Language availability does not expand calling or messaging coverage. SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscription access is required for premium features. Weekly, monthly or annual plans may be offered, depending on availability. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. IMPORTANT This app is not a replacement for your mobile carrier, landline or access to emergency services. Emergency calling limitations may apply. Keep another reliable way to contact emergency services. Terms: https://hastree.com/businessphonenumber/terms Privacy Policy: https://hastree.com/businessphonenumber/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TruText at 5.0 against Second Phone Number's 4.2. TruText also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Second Phone Number's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Second Phone Number sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. TruText asks for nothing beyond the download.
TruText holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively.
TruText ships an update every 2 months, Second Phone Number every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TruText | Second Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.2 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TruText LLC | HASTREE TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED |
Customer experience
TruText
Second Phone Number
In-app purchases
TruText
No in-app purchases
Second Phone Number
- Weekly Subscription$7.997 Days
- Monthly$14.991 Month
- Yearly$119.991 Year
