Comparison

Dialinger vs Second Number

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

Head to head
About

Dialinger

This app allows users to make calls, send secure messages, manage virtual phone numbers, and control billing within a single, user-friendly interface. It provides a comprehensive solution for communication and number management.

Highlights
  • Download and sign up easily
  • Make calls
  • Send secure messages
  • Manage virtual numbers
  • Control billing
Features
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Dialinger lets anyone easily download, sign up, and start making calls, sending secure messages, managing virtual numbers, and controlling billing — all in one simple app.

About

Second Number

Obtain a secondary phone number for calls and texts without needing a new SIM or contract. Use it for online sign-ups, dating apps, or to keep your primary number private. Manage your second line easily and block unwanted callers.

Highlights
  • Instant second phone number
  • Private texting and calling
  • Block spam callers
  • Hide personal number online
  • Temporary or burner number
  • Wi-Fi or mobile data usage
Features
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Keep your real number private. Second Line gives you a second phone number for calling, texting, and signing up online — without a second SIM card or new contract. Get a private number in seconds and use it for work, dating apps, marketplace listings, or anywhere you don't want to share your personal number. Switch it off or replace it anytime. What you can do with Second Line: — Get a second phone number instantly, no SIM swap needed — Send and receive private texts and calls separate from your main line — Block spam and unknown callers before they reach you — Keep your personal number hidden on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, dating apps, and online forms — Use it as a temporary or burner number for one-time verifications — Works over Wi-Fi or mobile data — no carrier account required Why Second Line: Whether you need a work line separate from your personal one, a temporary number for a short-term project, or just want more control over who can reach you, Second Line keeps your real identity protected while staying fully reachable. Download Second Line and get your private number today. Subscription required for full access to calling, texting, and number features. Payment charged to your Apple ID account. Subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Disclaimer: Second Line is intended for lawful personal and business communication only. Users are solely responsible for complying with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Any use of the app for fraud, harassment, spam, impersonation, illegal robocalls, or other unlawful or abusive activity is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate account termination. Privacy Policy: https://api.2ndline-app.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://api.2ndline-app.com/terms.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Dialinger4 screens
Second Number4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dialinger at none against Second Number's 10. Dialinger also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (3 vs 1). Second Number's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 1). On price, ads 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. Second Number sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Dialinger asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dialinger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Number has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Dialinger versus Second Number: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDialingerSecond Number
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (36 ratings)
Number of ratings136 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVelox Labs LLCTimothy Schofield

In-app purchases

None

Dialinger

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Second Number

Subscriptions6
  • First Line (Weekly)$6.997 Days
  • Second Line Phone Number$6.997 Days
  • First Line (Monthly)$9.991 Month
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  • Second Line Phone Number (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • First Line Phone Number (Yearly)3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Second Line Phone Number$49.991 Year
One-time4
  • Phone Number Coin Pack (100)$0.99
  • Phone Number Coin Pack (500)$4.99
  • Phone Number Coin Pack (1000)$9.99
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  • Phone Number Coin Pack (2000)$14.99

Questions

Is Dialinger free?
Dialinger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Second Number free?
Second Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dialinger or Second Number?
Dialinger is rated higher. Dialinger averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Second Number averages 4.8 from 36 ratings.
Do Dialinger or Second Number have ads?
Neither Dialinger nor Second Number shows ads.

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