2ndPhone vs TextABuddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
2ndPhone
Obtain a secondary phone number for calls and texts without revealing your personal contact. Ideal for work, dating, online registrations, and sales, it offers privacy and affordability.
- Second phone number for privacy
- Wi-Fi calling and SMS
- Low international calling rates
- Block unwanted contacts
- Anonymous calling
- Auto-reply for calls/messages
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2ndPhone provides you with a second phone number so you can make calls and send messages without revealing your personal number. This app is perfect for work, dating, social media registrations, online shopping, or sales. Why Use 2ndPhone? * Make Wi-Fi calls and send SMS at low rates in the US, Canada, and internationally. * Enjoy high-quality calls between mobile and landline phones. * Use your 2ndPhone number for work to separate your personal and professional life. Avoid interruptions during your personal time or vacations. * Our app is ad-free, ensuring the best user experience. Useful Features * Call and text any phone number worldwide at the lowest rates. * Have multiple custom phone numbers simultaneously to protect your privacy. * Block contacts or phone numbers and make anonymous calls. * Set up auto-reply (Voicemail) for calls and messages. * Avoid roaming charges, even when calling from abroad. * Multiple in-app coupons help you save more. Note * You can earn credits by sharing this app with family and friends. These credits can be used for calling and texting in 2ndPhone. * 2ndPhone uses internet calling (also known as Wi-Fi calling, IP calling, or VoIP), which requires a data connection. Subscription Terms Payments will be charged to your Apple Account upon purchase confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each term unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can cancel your subscription anytime via your Apple account settings. You must do so 24 hours before the subscription period ends to avoid being charged. Privacy Policy: https://2ndphone.org/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://2ndphone.org/terms-of-service.html Contact Us If you have any questions or feedback, please reach out to us through the in-app support feature or email us at contact@rubikab.net. Stop sharing your personal number! Get a second phone number now and enjoy affordable calling and texting!
TextABuddy
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Buddy is a emergency text message app. You enlists a Buddy to become your emergency contact and they will be notified during an active emergency. Your Buddy will be notified by the means of: SMS and can choose to respond to your emergency. Key features Free No sign-ups Ad free Data privacy No subscription No login required Exclusive to IOS
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TextABuddy at none against 2ndPhone's 10. TextABuddy also leads on ads (none vs shown). 2ndPhone's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. 2ndPhone sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. TextABuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.
2ndPhone ships an update monthly, TextABuddy every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 2ndPhone | TextABuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rubiklab | Anees Hanslo |
In-app purchases
2ndPhone
- Weekly Plan$7.997 Days
- Monthly Plan$24.991 Month
- Small Package Discount 40%$1.79
- Small Package Discount 30%$2.00
- Small Package$2.90
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- Supper Package Discount 50%$14.95
- Supper Package Discount 40%$17.95
- Supper Package Discount 30%$20.95
- Supper Package Discount 20%$23.95
- Supper Package Discount 10%$26.90
TextABuddy
No in-app purchases
