Comparison

2nd Text vs Temp Number

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

Head to head
About

2nd Text

Instantly access temporary virtual phone numbers from various countries for secure online verifications. No sign-up is required, ensuring privacy when signing up for services or testing applications. Offers a premium plan for unlimited usage and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Temporary virtual phone numbers
  • Wide country selection
  • No sign-up required
  • Save favorite numbers
  • Dark mode
  • Multilingual support
Features
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Need a quick and secure way to receive text messages online? With 2nd Text, you can instantly access temporary virtual numbers from around the world with no sign-up required. Whether you're verifying an account on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Telegram, or any other platform, our app makes the process fast, easy, and private. Key Features: * Wide country selection: Choose from a variety of countries for your virtual number. * Temporary Numbers: Perfect for one-time verifications and quick activations. * Save Favorites: Mark your preferred numbers for quick access. * Dark Mode – Comfortable viewing in low-light environments. * Multilingual Support: The app is fully localised in multiple languages. * No Sign-Up Needed – Use immediately with complete privacy. 2nd Text is a reliable solution for receiving SMS messages safely and anonymously, whether you're a developer testing apps or a user signing up for a service and you don't want to share your personal data. Premium plan offers: Receive Unlimited Text Messages, Unlimited Use of Any Phone Number, No Ads, Unlimited Use of any New Phone Number. Your iTunes account will be charged for the auto-renewing SMS Activate Premium subscription upon purchase confirmation. The app offers two subscription options, both of which cost $3.99 per week. One includes a three-day free trial, while the other does not. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to Account Settings on your device. To avoid renewal, you must cancel at least 24 hours before your subscription expires. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can cancel your subscription here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039. Privacy policy: https://virtualsms.callbridgenow.quest/en/policy Terms of use: https://virtualsms.callbridgenow.quest/en/terms

About

Temp Number

Get temporary phone numbers to receive SMS verification codes online. Offers free public numbers and paid rental options for various services and countries. Supports short-term rentals and repeat SMS reception on select numbers.

Highlights
  • Receive SMS online
  • Free public numbers
  • Paid verification services
  • US number rentals
  • Short-term rental options
  • International coverage (200+ countries)
  • Save numbers to favorites
Features
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Free public numbers Receive SMS online with available free public numbers. Public numbers are shared, and incoming public messages are visible to other users. Paid verification services and number rentals are available separately. US number rentals with auto-renewal Rent a US phone number as a second number for ongoing SMS use. Supported rental plans offer automatic renewal to help you keep using the same number. Manage renewal settings according to your selected plan. Receive codes by service and country Choose the app or online service you need, then select a country or region and an available number option. Review supported services and receiving conditions before you purchase. Flexible short-term rentals Choose a 1-day, 7-day, 15-day or 30-day rental for your SMS receiving needs. Available rental periods depend on the selected country, service and product. Receive more SMS on supported numbers Some numbers support repeat SMS reception. Where available, use the same number to receive another verification code under the selected service's conditions. Check available options, receiving windows and any additional charges. US numbers and international coverage Explore temporary phone numbers from more than 200 countries and regions, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and Indonesia. Number availability and supported services vary by product; not every product covers every region. How it works 1. Choose your service and number country or region. 2. Select a verification option or rental period and review the charges and conditions. 3. Receive your SMS and copy the verification code. Save available numbers to favorites and copy phone numbers or received codes for convenient access. Paid verification and rental options may require tokens, in-app purchases or subscriptions. App Store subscriptions renew unless canceled and can be managed in your Apple Account settings. Check the selected plan's charges and renewal terms before purchase. Number availability, supported services and receiving windows can change. SMS delivery and acceptance by third-party services are not guaranteed. Follow applicable law and each service's terms. Do not use public numbers for sensitive messages or important account recovery. Temporary email inboxes are available as an optional extra.

Screenshots

2nd Text4 screens
Temp Number4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Temp Number at 100% against 2nd Text's 50%. 2nd Text's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. 2nd Text sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Temp Number sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

2nd Text holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2nd Text has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of 2nd Text's written reviews are positive against 100% of Temp Number's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2nd Text ships an update every 2 months, Temp Number every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
2nd Text versus Temp Number: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2nd TextTemp Number
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (15 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB60 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRuslan Bogatii上海测试

Customer experience

2nd Text

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Temp Number

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

2nd Text

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Plan Offers3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • SMS Activate Premium$3.997 Days
10 purchases

Temp Number

Subscriptions7
  • Premium Plan$9.991 Month
  • Netherlands SMS Number Subscription$12.991 Month
  • US SMS Number Subscription$24.993 Months
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  • Netherlands SMS Number Subscription$34.993 Months
  • Canada SMS Number Subscription$59.996 Months
  • Netherlands SMS Number Subscription$59.996 Months
  • Premium Plan$89.991 Year
One-time3
  • 200 Tokens$1.99
  • 600 Tokens$5.99
  • 3000 Tokens$29.99

Questions

Is 2nd Text free?
2nd Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Temp Number free?
Temp Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 2nd Text or Temp Number?
2nd Text is rated higher. 2nd Text averages 4.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Temp Number averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do 2nd Text or Temp Number have ads?
Both 2nd Text and Temp Number show ads.
Which is updated more often, 2nd Text or Temp Number?
2nd Text ships an update every 2 months, and Temp Number every 5 months. Most recently, 2nd Text was updated on November 5, 2026 and Temp Number on November 9, 2026.

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