Textacy vs Second Phone Number
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Textacy
A modern messaging application that allows users to register, select a personal number, and communicate via SMS, MMS, and VoIP calls. It offers robust conversation management features including chat blocking and deletion within a secure interface.
- Choose your own number
- Send SMS and MMS
- Make VoIP calls
- Block unwanted chats
- Delete conversations
- Secure and intuitive interface
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Textacy is a modern messaging app that keeps you connected. Easily register, choose your own number, and start chatting with your contacts. Send SMS, MMS, and enjoy clear VoIP calls. Manage your conversations with options to block or delete chats, all in one secure and intuitive app.
Second Phone Number
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Second Phone Number: 2nd Line is your all-in-one solution for a secure and private second phone number. Get a 2nd line and stay connected without using your personal number. With this app, you can create an extra number for business, travel, or everyday online communication. Keep your personal number private and separate your work and personal communication with a reliable 2nd line. Choose a virtual number from multiple countries and activate your line quickly. Make international calls, send text messages, and receive SMS without a physical SIM card. This online number works over the internet, giving you flexibility and control. Second Phone Number is designed to protect your privacy and help you manage communication more efficiently. Your 2nd line helps reduce spam, unwanted calls, and keeps your real number safe. Full control over your communication: - Manage your number anytime - View call history and messages - Block unwanted contacts - Monitor usage and credits - Update your subscription when needed Global communication made simple: Select your preferred country and activate your number in seconds. Stay connected worldwide without a physical SIM card. Private and secure: Keep your real number hidden while using a separate number for communication and online accounts. Key features: - Virtual number from multiple countries - Reliable 2nd line for calls and text - Flexible credit system to manage your balance - International communication support Important: A subscription is required after selecting your country and virtual number to activate and maintain your service. Each subscription includes one-time bonus credits: • Weekly subscription — 500 credits • Monthly subscription — 1000 credits • Yearly subscription — 2000 credits Credits are used for calls and SMS communication. Additional credits can be purchased separately when needed. Second Phone Number: 2nd Line makes it simple to stay connected while protecting your privacy with a secure second number and a powerful 2nd line experience. Privacy Policy: https://solit-llc.com/services/second-phone-number-privacy Terms of Use: https://solit-llc.com/services/second-phone-number-terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Textacy at none against Second Phone Number's 20. Textacy also leads on chart position (#198 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Second Phone Number sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Textacy asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Textacy against 5.0 for Second Phone Number. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Textacy ships an update every 10 days, Second Phone Number every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Textacy | Second Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #198 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Textacy | Solit |
Customer experience
Textacy
Second Phone Number
In-app purchases
Textacy
No in-app purchases
Second Phone Number
- Weekly Subscription5 variants$8.997 Days
- Weekly Subscription$10.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription4 variants$19.991 Month
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- Monthly Subscription2 variants$21.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription5 variants$38.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription2 variants$61.991 Year
- 1000 credits$1.99








