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 private US second phone number for your iPhone without needing an extra SIM or device. Make and receive calls and texts over Wi-Fi or cellular data, keeping your personal number secure for various needs.
- Private US second phone number
- No extra SIM or device required
- VoIP calls over Wi-Fi/cellular
- Send and receive SMS
- Call US and Canada numbers
- Block unwanted numbers
- Call and message history
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Get a private US second phone number on your iPhone without another SIM, eSIM, or extra device. Use your second number over Wi-Fi or cellular data. Call US and Canada phone numbers, receive calls, send SMS to supported US numbers, and receive SMS on your US number. Keep your personal number private when you need a second line for everyday calling, texting, travel, projects, or work. Use one device for your personal number and your second US number. Keep your purchased phone number while your subscription is active, and manage calls and messages inside the app. Features: - Get a US second phone number - No extra SIM, eSIM, landline, or second device needed - Call US and Canada numbers - Send SMS to supported US numbers - Receive SMS on your US number - Receive calls on your second number - Make and receive VoIP calls over Wi-Fi or mobile data - View recent incoming, outgoing, missed, failed, and canceled calls - Pick recipients from your iPhone contacts, with your permission - Block unwanted numbers - Manage your account, subscription, phone number, privacy policy, terms, and support from Settings - Delete your account from inside the app when needed Calling availability: Outbound calling is currently supported for USA and Canada destinations, including eligible mobile numbers, landlines, and toll-free numbers. Messaging availability: SMS availability is focused on supported US routes. International SMS is not supported. Subscription information: Second Phone Number supports subscription access for premium features. Plans may include weekly, monthly, or annual billing options, depending on availability. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Important: Second Phone Number is not a replacement for your mobile carrier, landline, or emergency service access. Emergency calling limitations may apply. You should maintain 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 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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 5 respectively.
TruText ships an update every 6 weeks, Second Phone Number every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TruText | Second Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| 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









