Comparison

2nd Line vs Numgo

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

Head to head
About

2nd Line

Obtain a secondary phone number instantly for private calls, texts, and online registrations. Protect your personal number from spam and receive verification codes for apps like WhatsApp and dating services. Enjoy international calling and texting without a physical SIM card.

Highlights
  • Get a second phone number instantly
  • Private calls and texting
  • Receive SMS for app verification
  • International calling and texting
  • No physical SIM required
  • WiFi calling
Features
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- Get Your Second Phone Number - International Calling & Texting with Your 2nd Line - Receive SMS Online for Social Platforms 2nd Line Super gives you a real second phone number in seconds. Make private calls, send SMS, and receive verification codes without needing another SIM card. Whether you need a 2nd phone number for texting, calling, SMS verification, or a private number for online registrations, 2nd Line+ gives you full control over your communication. With our virtual phone number app, you can easily create a 2nd line for texting and calling, protect your personal number, and stay connected worldwide. GET A SECOND PHONE NUMBER INSTANTLY - Get a second phone number in seconds - Choose a US phone number, UK number, Canada number, and more - Use your 2nd line for calling, texting, and SMS - No physical SIM card required - Manage multiple phone numbers in one app 2nd Line Super makes it easy to create a new phone number for personal, business, or online use while keeping your real phone number private. INTERNATIONAL CALLING & TEXTING - Unlimited texting and calling with your 2nd phone number - Affordable international calling - Reliable voice calls and SMS messaging - Use WiFi calling and VoIP - Send and receive SMS from your virtual number Your second phone number works like a real mobile number, allowing you to call and text globally without extra devices. RECEIVE SMS ONLINE & VERIFICATION CODES - Use your number for messaging apps, Telegram, Tinder, and more - Get fast OTP and activation codes - Protect your personal number from spam - Register for apps without exposing your real phone - Use a virtual number for online accounts PRIVATE & BURNER PHONE NUMBER - Create a burner phone number for temporary use - Use a disposable phone number for online services - Keep your personal number private - Avoid spam calls and messages - Delete numbers anytime when no longer needed Whether you need an anonymous phone number, temporary number, or private number, 2nd Line+ gives you complete control. GLOBAL NUMBERS FOR SMS, OTP & CALLING - Most Popular: United States, United Kingdom, Canada - Europe: Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Romania, Switzerland, Turkey, and more - Asia: Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Philippines, Vietnam, and more - Latin America: Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Peru, and more Get a second phone number and receive SMS verification codes from top countries worldwide. WHY 2ND LINE SUPER? - Instant second phone number activation - Reliable SMS delivery - High-quality voice calls - Flexible plans for short-term and long-term use - Secure and private communication Use 2nd Line Super as your second phone number, texting app, calling app, and SMS verification tool, all in one place. About Subscriptions and Terms of Use: - For Unlimited Features of 2nd Line Super, premium subscriptions are needed. - Payment will be made from your iTunes account after you confirm the purchase. - Subscriptions will auto-renew at the end of each term if it is not canceled 24 hours before the end of the purchasing term. - The user can manage subscriptions. Auto-renew can be turned off from iTunes account settings. - You can cancel your subscriptions by entering: http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 - Privacy Policy: https://secondlineplus.com/privacy-policy - Terms of Use: https://secondlineplus.com/terms-of-use - Support mail: help@secondlineplus.com 2nd Line Super is not affiliated with or endorsed by WhatsApp or Meta. WhatsApp is a trademark of WhatsApp LLC.

About

Numgo

Obtain virtual phone numbers instantly for various needs, including personal use, business, and account verification. This app offers global numbers supporting SMS and calls without requiring a physical SIM card.

Highlights
  • Virtual phone numbers
  • SMS and voice call support
  • Global number availability
  • No physical SIM required
  • Cross-device sync
  • Privacy protection
Features
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Stay connected. In any country. Get a second phone number. Stay online when you travel. Numgo brings virtual phone numbers and travel eSIM plans together — calls, SMS, and mobile data in one app. Keep work and personal conversations separate, keep your main number private, and explore new destinations without swapping physical SIM cards. VIRTUAL PHONE NUMBERS Get a virtual phone number for personal use, business, or account verification on online services. Choose a local or international number and manage your calls and SMS from Numgo. Virtual numbers start at $5.60/month, plus cashback. • Send and receive SMS. • Make and receive voice calls. • Keep a separate number for work, online sign-ups, or personal conversations. • Choose a temporary or long-term number to suit your needs. • Use your number across multiple devices with synced activity. VOICEMAIL & INCOMING CALLS Stay reachable when it matters. Take a break when you need one. • Voicemail — let callers leave a message when you can’t answer. • Mute incoming calls — turn off incoming calls for an individual number while keeping SMS available. TRANSFER YOUR NUMBER OR BALANCE Share your balance or move a number to another Numgo account, right in the app. • Transfer a virtual phone number to another Numgo user. • Send Numgo balance to another account. TRAVEL eSIM — DATA IN 200+ COUNTRIES Get online abroad without swapping SIM cards. With Numgo travel eSIM plans, you can navigate, book a ride, and keep in touch wherever your trip takes you. • Local eSIM plans — mobile data for a specific country. • Regional eSIM plans — one plan for multiple countries in a region. • Global eSIM plans — coverage across destinations worldwide. • Digital setup — install your eSIM without a physical SIM card. • Flexible options — choose a data plan that fits your trip. An eSIM-compatible device is required. ONE APP. MORE WAYS TO STAY CONNECTED. From a separate business line to mobile data for your next trip, Numgo keeps your connections in one place. No contracts. No hidden fees. No physical SIM cards. Just tap and go.

Screenshots

2nd Line4 screens
Numgo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Numgo at none against 2nd Line's 24. 2nd Line's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 13). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. 2nd Line sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Numgo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for 2nd Line against 4.4 for Numgo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2nd Line has 1.3K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of 2nd Line's written reviews are positive against 78% of Numgo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2nd Line ships an update fortnightly, Numgo every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
2nd Line versus Numgo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2nd LineNumgo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.3K ratings)4.4 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews70.7% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better13
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperESIM TRAVEL DATA INCNumgo LLP

Customer experience

2nd Line

All ratings1,263 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral4.2%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews771 reviews
Positive70.7%
Neutral3.9%
Negative25.4%

Numgo

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Bugs and requests

2nd Line

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Verification codes not working
  • Frequent errors or crashes
  • Limitations when used outside supported regions

Requested features

4 requests
  • More number options and packages
  • Improved call quality
  • Expanded international availability
  • Ad-free premium version

Numgo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

23 purchases

2nd Line

Subscriptions18
  • Pro Number Weekly Subscription$6.997 Days
  • First Number Unlimited Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Second Number Pro Weekly$9.997 Days
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  • Weekly Pro 2nd Line+ Number$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro Number Offer7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Second Number$9.991 Month
  • Second Phone Number 3 Monthly$9.993 Months
  • First Number Unlimited Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Second Phone Number Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Monthly Pro 2nd Line+ Number$12.991 Month
  • Verification Number Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Second Verification Number Pro$14.991 Month
  • Verification Number Monthly$16.991 Month
  • Monthly Verification Number$16.991 Month
  • 3 Monthly Number Subscription$19.993 Months
  • Extra 3 Line Phone Number$29.991 Month
  • Verification Number Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro 2nd Line+ Number$39.991 Year
One-time5
  • 1000 Credit for SMS Texting$4.99
  • 2500 SMS Texting Credit$6.99
  • 5000 Credit for SMS Texting$9.99
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  • One-Time Verification Number$12.99
  • 3000 eSim Credit for 2ndLine+$44.99
None

Numgo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 2nd Line free?
2nd Line is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Numgo free?
Numgo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 2nd Line or Numgo?
2nd Line and Numgo are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.3K and 13 ratings respectively.
Do 2nd Line or Numgo have ads?
Neither 2nd Line nor Numgo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 2nd Line or Numgo?
2nd Line ships an update fortnightly, and Numgo every 9 days. Most recently, 2nd Line was updated on October 21, 2026 and Numgo on October 15, 2026.

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