Comparison

Temp Number vs Second Number eSIM

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

Head to head
About

Temp Number

Get temporary or renewable phone numbers for calls and texts without using your personal number. Features AI assistance for managing communications and an AI spam shield. Also offers travel eSIMs for global connectivity.

Highlights
  • Temporary disposable phone numbers
  • Renewable AI-powered phone lines
  • AI communication modes (Pilot, Co-Pilot, Auto-Pilot)
  • Customizable AI personalities
  • AI spam shield
  • Receive SMS for verification
  • Travel data eSIMs
Features
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Looking for a phone number you can use without giving out your real one? Our app gives you both temporary disposable numbers and renewable AI-powered phone lines you can use for calls, texts, business, dating, or whatever you need. It’s built for everyday people, solopreneurs, and service pros like real estate agents, electricians, plumbers, freelancers, and anyone who wants a smarter way to communicate. Oh and yes, we also sell travel data eSIMs so you can stay connected anywhere in the world without crazy roaming fees. -> Two Types of Numbers: 1. Best temporary / disposable phone number services Great for quick tasks like sign-ups, verification codes, and online privacy. • Get a number in seconds • Active for 15 minutes • Receive SMS instantly • No charge if no message arrives • Protect your real number from scammers/spam • No SIM card needed 2. Renewable Smart Lines (New!) A long-term phone line you can keep for daily calling and texting. Works like a real phone number, but much smarter. Use it for work, personal calls, dating, clients, online listings, lead management, or side hustles. -> AI-Powered Communication: Your phone line now comes with AI that can help you the way you want. 3 Modes • Pilot: You handle everything yourself. • Co-Pilot: You + the AI work together. • Auto-Pilot: The AI handles calls and texts for you. -> Co-Pilot Personalities: Choose how your AI talks and acts: Wingman, sales rep, coach, therapist, negotiator, teacher, advisor, friend, texting buddy, assistant, debater, role-player, customer support, mentor… or create your own custom personality. -> AI Spam Shield: • Instantly blocks annoying high-risk and medium-risk callers • Set filters for how Autopilot should handle messages based on content and sender -> How to get US temporary / disposable phone number for SMS verification: 1. Choose Your Service – Select your country and the service you need from our extensive list. 2. See Pricing – Check the activation cost based on your selected country and service. 3. Use the Number – Copy the number and use it on the app, website, or platform you want. 4. Receive SMS – Your SMS will arrive in the app within 15 minutes. If it doesn’t, you’re not charged! 5. Unlimited Texting & MMS – Use your texting number to send and receive messages, including photos and voice messages. 6. Share or Use Referral Codes – Earn rewards by sharing referral codes for the services you’re interested in. Note: Each temporary number is active for 15 minutes, ensuring enough time for secure use without lingering exposure. This application is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any of the listed services. Service names are used solely for identification and compatibility purposes. -> Paid vs free temporary phone services Free services often recycle numbers and lack privacy. Temphone’s paid options offer better delivery, privacy, and consistent access. -> Risks of using public temporary numbers Public temporary numbers are often reused, unreliable, and insecure. Temphone offers private numbers to reduce the risk of bans, missed messages, or account issues. -> Best second number apps for small business use Temphone offers similar features to Burner but adds AI receptionist support, flexible pricing, and lower setup costs. -> Non-VoIP vs VoIP disposable numbers Temphone provides high-quality non-VoIP numbers optimized for SMS Verification, and VOIP numbers optimized for SMS, calls with better reliability than public VoIP numbers. -> Long-term rental options for virtual numbers -> Best second number app for international calling -> AI Agencies and Developers: Plug in your own AI voice agent using a SIP address and give your users full control of their number -> Terms of Service: https://www.techook.us/terms-of-services/temphone-terms-of-use -> Privacy Policy: https://www.techook.us/privacy-policy-1/temphone-privacy-policy

About

Second Number eSIM

Get a virtual phone line for calls and texts without a physical SIM. Ideal for privacy, international travel, and separating personal from professional communication.

Highlights
  • Virtual phone numbers
  • Global connectivity
  • Full calling and SMS
  • Direct messaging
  • Integrated contacts
  • Privacy protection
Features
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A second phone line on your device without extra physical SIM cards. Second Number eSIM is designed for privacy, seamless international travel, and organized daily communication, allowing you to manage dual lines effortlessly from a single interface. Seamless Global Connectivity & Smart Identity Whether you are running a business, traveling internationally, or securing your main contact info while using online marketplaces and services, Second Number eSIM separates your personal life from professional or private interactions. • Flexible Country & Number Selection: Instant access to virtual phone numbers across multiple regions. Pick a custom local or international number based on your needs. • Full Calling & SMS Functionality: Place crystal-clear outgoing calls, receive incoming calls, and send or receive SMS messages smoothly. • Direct Messaging Workflow: Connect directly with any phone number or contact without saving temporary entries into your device’s main address book. • Integrated Contact Management: Manage a dedicated contact list inside the app to initiate calls, view call logs, or send text messages instantly. • Privacy & Anti-Spam Defense: Shield your primary identity from unwanted marketing, spam, and data leaks by using virtual secondary numbers for public listings and online sign-ups.

Screenshots

Temp Number4 screens
Second Number eSIM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Temp Number at 4.6 against Second Number eSIM's 3.9. Temp Number also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (285 vs 9). Second Number eSIM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Temp Number sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Second Number eSIM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Temp Number holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Temp Number has 285 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Temp Number versus Second Number eSIM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTemp NumberSecond Number eSIM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (285 ratings) — better3.9 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings285 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB11 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTECHOOK, LLCJudy Carolyn

Bugs and requests

Temp Number

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

1 request
  • Support for older iOS devices

Second Number eSIM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Temp Number

Subscriptions4
  • Premium3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Premium Plus$9.991 Month
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  • Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time6
  • Lifetime PremiumFree
  • New Line$0.99
  • Service Verification$1.99
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  • Service Verification$2.99
  • Service Verification Line$3.99
  • New Line$4.99
None

Second Number eSIM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Temp Number free?
Temp Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Second Number eSIM free?
Second Number eSIM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Temp Number or Second Number eSIM?
Temp Number is rated higher. Temp Number averages 4.6 out of 5 from 285 ratings, while Second Number eSIM averages 3.9 from 9 ratings.
Do Temp Number or Second Number eSIM have ads?
Second Number eSIM shows ads; Temp Number does not.

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