Comparison

2nd Line vs ScamSensor

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 temporary or permanent virtual phone number for private calls, texts, and SMS verification. Protect your personal number from spam and online registrations with a secure, anonymous second line. Supports international calling and texting.

Highlights
  • Get a second phone number instantly
  • International calling and texting
  • Receive SMS verification codes
  • Protect personal number privacy
  • Create temporary burner numbers
  • Manage multiple numbers
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

ScamSensor

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Wait — should you trust this? Share a suspicious text, email, link, screenshot or voicemail with ScamSensor and get a straight answer in seconds: safe, suspicious, or a scam. One word, and a reason you could repeat to someone over the phone. HOW IT WORKS Share anything from the iOS share sheet, right where you are. ScamSensor tells you what gave it away, then helps you report it to 7726, block the sender, or write the reply. WHAT YOU CAN CHECK Texts and screenshots · Emails · Voicemails · Links and QR codes · Letters and physical mail ON A CALL RIGHT NOW? A calm screen with big text and one step at a time: confirm nothing, hang up, call the real number yourself. LOOK OUT FOR YOUR FAMILY The Family plan covers up to three people. You'll see that they checked something and how it came back — never who it was from, never what it said. WHAT'S GOING AROUND See the scams being reported most right now, so you recognize the wave before it reaches you. IN YOUR LANGUAGE English, Español, Français, 한국어, Tiếng Việt, 简体中文 PRIVACY FIRST The message you check is never added to shared data. No ads, ever. SUBSCRIPTION Solo $9.99/month or $39.99/year. Family $14.99/month or $59.99/year for up to three people. Yearly plans may include a free trial; the length is shown before you subscribe. No ads — every check costs real money to run. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Questions: hello@scamsensor.app Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tryshieldr.app/privacy

Screenshots

2nd Line4 screens
ScamSensor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: 2nd Line at 3 against ScamSensor's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and ScamSensor sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
2nd Line versus ScamSensor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2nd LineScamSensor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperESIM TRAVEL DATA INCRafael Elyassian

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

ScamSensor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

2nd Line

Subscriptions9
  • 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
  • Monthly Pro 2nd Line+ Number$12.991 Month
  • Verification Number Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Monthly Verification Number$16.991 Month
  • Verification Number Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro 2nd Line+ Number$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-Time Verification Number$12.99
6 purchases

ScamSensor

Subscriptions6
  • ScamSensor Solo$9.991 Month
  • ScamSensor Family$14.991 Month
  • ScamSensor Solo (Special)$29.991 Year
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  • ScamSensor Solo3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • ScamSensor Family (Special)$49.991 Year
  • ScamSensor Family7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is 2nd Line free?
2nd Line is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScamSensor free?
ScamSensor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 2nd Line or ScamSensor have ads?
Neither 2nd Line nor ScamSensor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 2nd Line or ScamSensor?
2nd Line ships an update fortnightly, and ScamSensor fortnightly. Most recently, 2nd Line was updated on November 8, 2026 and ScamSensor on November 6, 2026.

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