Comparison

Ghost vs Second Phone Number

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

Head to head
About

Ghost

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
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GHOST: A TEMPORARY PHONE NUMBER TO STOP SPAM & PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY Ghost gives you 5 secure, local phone numbers in seconds so you can receive texts and make unlimited calls—all without ever exposing your real number. Whether you're signing up for online services, selling items, or just guarding your personal privacy, Ghost ensures your real phone stays hidden and spam-free. Why Ghost is essential for privacy and spam protection: SMS TEXTS: Receive SMS verification codes, notifications, and messages without linking them to your personal phone number. UNLIMITED CALLS: Make and receive as many calls as you want from your Ghost number—no pay-as-you-go credits or minute caps. LOCAL AREA CODE: Pick a number in 200+ U.S., Canada, or U.K. area codes—even if you're overseas—so you appear local and avoid long-distance charges. VPN PROTECTION: Encrypt your internet connection with industry-grade encryption. No logging of your browsing activity REAL-TIME SPAM SHIELDING: Use your Ghost number whenever you suspect an online form, classified ad, or loyalty program will flood you with unwanted texts. Guard your real line against junk messages. PRIVACY: Caller ID shows only your Ghost number—never your name or personal details. Keep your identity safe when dealing with strangers. NO CONTRACTS, NO SIMS: Everything lives in-app—no need to swap SIM cards or sign a long-term plan. Pause or cancel at any time. TEMPORARY PHONE NUMBER: Delete your Ghost number instantly whenever you're done. Perfect for one-time verifications or short-term projects. Top reasons to get a Ghost number: ONLINE VERIFICATIONS: Receive authentication codes from banks, social apps, marketplaces, or any service that requires SMS—even if it's from overseas. CLASSIFIEDS & BUY/SELL: Post items for sale without giving out your real line. Delete the number once the sale is complete and block any follow-up spam. SIGN-UPS & PROMOTIONS: Give out your Ghost number to retailers or newsletters instead of your personal line. Keep coupons coming—spam stays out. TRAVEL & TEMPORARY USE: Grab a local area code in the place you're visiting. Make local calls without roaming fees, and receive local SMS (e.g., hotel confirmations, ride-share codes). PROFESSIONAL LISTINGS: Secure a second number for work calls or business listings—when you're ready, retire it with a tap to avoid unwanted contacts. HOW IT WORKS: PICK A LOCAL NUMBER: Choose from 200+ area codes in the U.S., Canada, or U.K. SMS MESSAGES: Instantly view incoming text messages from apps, services, or anyone who texts your Ghost number. MAKE UNLIMITED CALLS: Use VoIP-based calling in-app to dial any number in the U.S. & Canada at no additional cost. DELETE OR RENEW: Keep your number as long as you need it—cancel or replace it at any time to disappear from unwanted contact lists. Subscription pricing and terms: Ghost requires an auto-renewing every two month subscription at $50 every two months or $60 every two months for access to unlimited calling and receiving texts from a local temporary phone number. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://www.joinghostapp.com/privacy-policy-official Terms of Service: https://www.joinghostapp.com/terms-of-service

About

Second Phone Number

Obtain a secondary phone number for calls and texts without needing an extra SIM card. Use it for personal or professional purposes, including online marketplaces, dating, and business, while keeping your primary number private. Make affordable international calls and send SMS/MMS with this virtual line.

Highlights
  • Obtain a secondary phone number
  • Make calls and send texts
  • No additional SIM card needed
  • Maintain privacy
  • Affordable international calls
  • Send SMS/MMS
Features
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Get a virtual US or Canadian phone number in minutes! No extra SIM card or second phone needed. Choose a California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois, or another available area code. Call and text from your virtual number over Wi-Fi or mobile data. Call mobile and landline numbers in the US, Canada, and 200+ countries worldwide. Send and receive SMS, and share photos and image through MMS. A SEPARATE NUMBER FOR EVERYDAY COMMUNICATION - Keep your personal and business communication organized with a separate US or Canadian phone number. Perfect for: - Work and business communication; - Customers and clients; - Travel and international communication; - Friends and family; - Personal and business calls and messages. FEATURES - A US or Canadian virtual phone number; - A choice of available local area codes; - Wi-Fi calling; - Calls to mobile and landline numbers; - International calls to supported destinations; - SMS and MMS in the US and Canada; - Photo sharing through MMS; - Contact sync. An active subscription is required to get and use a virtual phone number. Calling and messaging availability may vary by destination and carrier. - Terms of Use: https://sphone.telecom.municorn.com/privacy?app=second-phone - Privacy Policy: https://sphone.telecom.municorn.com/terms?app=second-phone - CCPA: https://telecom.municorn.com/ccpa?app=second-phone - Privacy Supplement: https://telecom.municorn.com/privacy-supplement?app=second-phone - Messaging Policy: https://sphone.telecom.municorn.com/messaging-policy?app=second-phone

Screenshots

Ghost4 screens
Second Phone Number4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Second Phone Number at free with in-app purchases against Ghost's subscription. Second Phone Number also leads on chart position (#131 vs unranked). Ghost's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (7.7K vs 918). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Ghost sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Second Phone Number sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ghost holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ghost has 7.7K ratings behind it against 918, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Ghost's written reviews are positive against 64% of Second Phone Number's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ghost ships an update every 9 days, Second Phone Number fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Ghost versus Second Phone Number: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhostSecond Phone Number
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.7K ratings) — better4.3 (918 ratings)
Positive reviews60.1% of reviews64.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.7K — better918
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#131 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB126 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOpenlife AI IncMunicorn Limited

Customer experience

Ghost

All ratings7,726 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews627 reviews
Positive60.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative36.5%

Second Phone Number

All ratings911 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews325 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative33.8%

User reviews

Ghost

From 7.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Cuts spam calls
  • 🔒 Keeps personal number private
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 👍 Transparent about costs
  • 👍 Separate work and personal calls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Verification issues
  • 🐛 Unable to send/receive messages
  • 🐛 Unavailable area codes
  • 🐛 Billing and subscription problems
  • 🐛 Unreliable performance

Second Phone Number

From 918 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and easy setup
  • 👍 Convenient and practical
  • 🚀 Reliable and smooth performance
  • 👍 Helpful customer service
  • 🚀 Versatile and feature-rich

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • ⚠️ Unclear restrictions on app usage
  • 💰 Subscription fees may be high for some users
  • 🔒 Privacy and security concerns
  • ⚠️ Limited number of available phone numbers

Bugs and requests

Ghost

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to delete conversations
  • Inconsistent number availability
  • Verification texts not received
  • Calls not connecting properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow multiple numbers and number switching
  • Improve 2FA and verification process
  • Add more customization and settings options
  • Enhance call and messaging capabilities

Second Phone Number

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to send/receive messages or make calls
  • Crashes when trying to link contacts
  • Verification codes not being delivered

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to change phone numbers more frequently
  • Support for more social media and messaging apps
  • Option to delete text message history
  • Local phone number availability for international users

In-app purchases

19 purchases

Ghost

Subscriptions19
  • Pro$0.991 Month
  • Pro$2.997 Days
  • Pro$4.997 Days
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  • Spam Call Blocker$4.992 Months
  • Pro$6.997 Days
  • Pro$8.997 Days
  • Pro$9.997 Days
  • VPN Protection$9.992 Months
  • Premium$14.992 Months
  • Pro$14.991 Year
  • Pro$17.991 Year
  • Multi Plan Plus - 10 Numbers$19.992 Months
  • Multi-Plan - 10 Numbers2 variants$19.992 Months
  • Pro$24.991 Month
  • Pro$29.991 Month
  • Premium$29.992 Months
  • Pro$39.991 Month
  • Pro$49.992 Months
  • Pro$139.991 Year
19 purchases

Second Phone Number

Subscriptions15
  • Second Phone Premium (week)$4.997 Days
  • Save your number$4.997 Days
  • Second Phone Premium (monthly)$8.991 Month
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  • Second Phone Premium (week)7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Second Phone Premium (week)2 variants$9.997 Days
  • Second Phone Premium (week)$14.997 Days
  • Second Phone Number: Call Text$14.997 Days
  • Second Phone Save Number 1yr$23.991 Year
  • Second Phone Premium (monthly)$24.991 Month
  • Monthly Trial3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Second Phone Premium (month)$29.991 Month
  • Second Phone Premium (quarter)$49.993 Months
  • Second Phone Premium (yearly)$49.991 Year
  • Second Phone Premium (yearly)3 Days trial$95.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan 2026$95.991 Year
One-time4
  • Change number$4.99
  • Change Number 2+$7.99
  • Change Number 3$14.99
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  • International Calls&SMS$19.99

Questions

Is Ghost free?
Ghost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Second Phone Number free?
Second Phone Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ghost or Second Phone Number?
Ghost is rated higher. Ghost averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.7K ratings, while Second Phone Number averages 4.3 from 918 ratings.
Do Ghost or Second Phone Number have ads?
Neither Ghost nor Second Phone Number shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ghost or Second Phone Number?
Ghost ships an update every 9 days, and Second Phone Number fortnightly. Most recently, Ghost was updated on October 25, 2026 and Second Phone Number on October 25, 2026.

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