# #Phone vs Classic

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.

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.

#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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | #Phone | Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-second-number/id6504142697/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-mass-text-bulk-sms/id6636481714/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **188** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CurrentBlack LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508642995) | [Zakery Kline](https://appshunter.io/developer/943630635) |

## What reviewers say

### #Phone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-second-number/id6504142697)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $6.99 | per month |
| 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Year | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Change Phone Number | $2.99 | one-time |


### Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-mass-text-bulk-sms/id6636481714)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hit Em Up Weekly Basic Sub | $13.99 | per 7 days |
| Hit Em Up Monthly Basic Sub | $19.99 | per month |
| Hit Em Up 3 Months Basic Sub | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Hit Em Up 6 Months Basic Sub | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Hit Em Up Yearly Basic Sub | $72.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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