Comparison

#Phone vs Classic

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

Head to head
About

#Phone

Obtain a dedicated second phone number for calls and SMS directly from your device. This app allows you to separate personal and work communications, protect your privacy, and manage your contacts with ease. Enjoy HD voice quality and a smart dialer without needing an extra SIM card.

Highlights
  • Dedicated second phone number
  • Make calls and send SMS
  • HD voice quality
  • Smart dialer
  • Private and secure communication
  • No extra SIM card needed
Features
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Welcome to #Phone - your second phone number for calling and SMS. Stay connected effortlessly with #Phone, the all-in-one app for calling and messaging. With #Phone, you can get your own dedicated phone number and use it to make calls and send SMS messages directly from your iPhone or iPad. No extra SIM card required. #Phone makes it easy to separate your personal and work communications, protect your privacy, and stay in control. Start with a free trial and experience how simple it is to use a second phone number. Key Features: • Personal Phone Number: Get your own dedicated phone number with the US area code of your choice. Ideal for personal, business, or online use. • Call and SMS Messaging: Make calls and send SMS messages using your second phone number. • HD Voice Quality: Enjoy clear and reliable voice calls. • Smart Dialer: Quickly find contacts and place calls with an intuitive dialer. • Private and Secure: Designed with privacy in mind to help keep your communications separate and under your control. • Second Phone Number: Use a second number without needing another device or SIM card. Why Choose #Phone? • Keep Your Personal Number Private: Use your second number for calls, messages, and online services. • Reliable Communication: Make and receive calls and SMS messages when you need them. • Simple and Easy to Use: Clean interface designed for everyday use. • Flexible Use Cases: Ideal for business, travel, online registrations, and personal privacy. • Support Available: Customer support is available if you need assistance. Download #Phone today and experience a simple and reliable way to call and send SMS with your second phone number. By using #Phone, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: Privacy Policy: https://phoneapp-core.web.app/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use: https://phoneapp-core.web.app/terms.html

About

Classic

This app allows for personalized mass texting across multiple platforms like SMS, iMessage, WhatsApp, and email. It features intelligent name integration, reusable message templates, and the ability to attach images to enhance engagement and build genuine connections at scale.

Highlights
  • Multi-platform messaging (SMS, iMessage, WhatsApp, Email)
  • Intelligent name integration
  • Reusable message templates
  • Image attachments
  • Swift setup
  • Dedicated support
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Classic: Personalized mass texting. Genuine connections, multiplied. From the archives of Hit Em Up comes a time-tested tool, refined for today's communication needs. Classic offers a familiar, minimalist approach to personalized mass texting for those who value simplicity and effectiveness. Transform your outreach with Classic's relationship-building features: • Multi-Platform Messaging: Customize for SMS, iMessage, WhatsApp, and Email. • Intelligent Name Integration: Automatically insert first and last names in messages and subject lines. • Template Library: Save and reuse your most effective messages. Maintain consistency across campaigns. • Swift Setup: Start personalizing messages within minutes of installation. • Visual Enhancement: Attach images to your texts for greater engagement. • Dedicated Support: Our team ensures you maximize Classic Mass Text and Bulk SMS's potential. Classic elevates your messaging. 'Dear [firstname]' evolves into a warm, personal greeting that resonates with each recipient. Effortlessly weave in personal details like preferences or past interactions. Create messages that forge genuine, individual connections at scale. Elevate your contact list from mere data to a vibrant network of meaningful connections. Some users are reclaiming 5.5 hours and more of texting weekly - that works out to 264 hours a year or a full 33 working days per year*! Classic gives you back time to invest in what truly matters. Start your 10-day free trial. Send hundreds of personalized messages and unlock potential in your network. Experience the difference without cost or commitment. Start your free trial today. No credit card required. Begin enhancing your communication strategy risk-free. Straight-forward features, transparent pricing. Discover the simplicity of highly effective communication. Download now. Elevate your texting from mere messages to strategic connections. We're always here to assist. Reach out anytime: https://www.hitemupapp.com/contact *calculated based on traditional working hour days of a 9 to 5 schedule. --- Classic is free to download and try. We offer Basic membership subscriptions for various features like Classic Sending: 1 week 1 month 3 months 6 months 1 year Subscription prices vary depending on length and region. All prices are clearly displayed within the app. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings in the iTunes Store/iPhone Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. To the extent that you share any data with us (we try to collect the bare minimum to serve you best), your personal data is securely stored. Please read our privacy policy and terms of service: https://www.hitemupapp.com/privacy-policy https://www.hitemupapp.com/terms Classic is a product of Praiseworthy Apps LLC.

Screenshots

#Phone4 screens
Classic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: #Phone at 4.5 against Classic's 4.0. #Phone also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (188 vs 2). Classic's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, 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. #Phone sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Classic sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

#Phone holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: #Phone has 188 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

#Phone ships an update every 3 weeks, Classic every 15 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
#Phone versus Classic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter#PhoneClassic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (188 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings188 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB57 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCurrentBlack LLCZakery Kline

Customer experience

#Phone

All ratings186 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Classic

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

#Phone

Subscriptions7
  • 1 Week$2.997 Days
  • 1 Week$5.997 Days
  • 1 Month2 variants$6.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • 1 Week3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • 1 Year$24.991 Year
  • 1 Year2 variants$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Change Phone Number$2.99
5 purchases

Classic

Subscriptions5
  • Hit Em Up Weekly Basic Sub$13.997 Days
  • Hit Em Up Monthly Basic Sub$19.991 Month
  • Hit Em Up 3 Months Basic Sub$49.993 Months
Show 2 more
  • Hit Em Up 6 Months Basic Sub$59.996 Months
  • Hit Em Up Yearly Basic Sub$72.001 Year

Questions

Is #Phone free?
#Phone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Classic free?
Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, #Phone or Classic?
#Phone is rated higher. #Phone averages 4.5 out of 5 from 188 ratings, while Classic averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do #Phone or Classic have ads?
Neither #Phone nor Classic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, #Phone or Classic?
#Phone ships an update every 3 weeks, and Classic every 15 months. Most recently, #Phone was updated on November 4, 2026 and Classic on November 4, 2026.

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