# Ghost vs BOX EXPRESS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BOX EXPRESS at none against Ghost's 20. BOX EXPRESS also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ghost sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BOX EXPRESS asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ghost | BOX EXPRESS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-second-phone-number/id6466671844/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7.7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 145 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Openlife AI Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896485364) | [IRAQTECHNO FOR INFORMATIONS TECHNOLOGY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867477072) |

## What reviewers say

### Ghost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-second-phone-number/id6466671844)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Spam Call Blocker | $4.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VPN Protection | $9.99 | per 2 months |
| Premium | $14.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro | $17.99 | per year |
| Multi Plan Plus - 10 Numbers | $19.99 | per 2 months |
| Multi-Plan - 10 Numbers | $19.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro | $24.99 | per month |
| Pro | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium | $29.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro | $39.99 | per month |
| Pro | $49.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to delete conversations
- Inconsistent number availability
- Verification texts not received
- Calls not connecting properly

**Requested features**

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


### BOX EXPRESS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-express/id6807502740)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ghost free?

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

### Is BOX EXPRESS free?

BOX EXPRESS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Ghost or BOX EXPRESS have ads?

Neither Ghost nor BOX EXPRESS shows ads.

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