Comparison

Second Phone Number vs Callamari

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

Head to head
About

Second Phone Number

Get a dedicated second phone number for unlimited, high-quality calls without needing a new SIM card. Ideal for business, personal privacy, or managing multiple projects with crystal-clear VoIP technology.

Highlights
  • Real US/Canada numbers
  • Unlimited calling
  • International calling
  • HD-quality VoIP calls
  • Privacy protection
  • Call recording
  • Voicemail service
Features
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Keep your real number private. Record every call. Text safely. Secondly gives you a real US or Canada phone number — instantly. Make calls, send texts, and record conversations, all without touching your personal number. Perfect for business, dating apps, marketplace sales, or anyone who values their privacy. WHY SECONDLY? - Real US & Canada Numbers — Get a genuine local number in seconds. No SIM card, no extra phone. - Built-in Call Recording — Save every important conversation. Never lose a detail again. - Text Messaging — Send and receive texts from your second number. Keep your real number private. - HD Voice Quality — Crystal-clear VoIP calls that sound better than your regular line. - Unlimited Calls & Texts — Talk and text without limits across the US and Canada. - International Calling — Reach contacts abroad at affordable rates. - Total Privacy — Your real number stays hidden. Always. ADDITIONAL FEATURES - Voicemail service for missed calls - Anonymous calling option - Block unwanted callers and spam texts - Separate work and personal communication WHAT USERS SAY - "Best second number app I have used. The recording feature alone is worth it." - "Perfect for my Marketplace sales. Buyers can call or text — but never see my real number." - "Crystal clear calls and easy setup. Got my US number in 30 seconds." WHO IS IT FOR? - Business owners — Keep work calls and texts separate. Record client meetings. - Freelancers — Give clients a professional number for calls and texting. Document every call. - Online sellers — Protect your real number on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, OfferUp. Reply by text safely. - Daters — Stay safe on Tinder, Bumble, Hinge. Text or call without sharing your real number. - Travellers — Affordable international calls and texting from one app. - Privacy-first users — Use for banks, deliveries, sign-ups, verification codes, customer service. START YOUR FREE TRIAL Try Secondly free for 7 days. Cancel anytime. Get your second number in under a minute. YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS Secondly never shares your personal data. Your real number stays hidden from everyone you call or text through the app. SUBSCRIPTION PLANS Secondly offers flexible subscription plans for premium numbers. Prices vary by plan, starting from $5.99/week to $69.99/year. Your subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. IMPORTANT - Unlimited calls and texting are subject to fair usage policy. See Terms for details. - For incoming calls and texts, make sure push notifications are enabled. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/dualnum/privacy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/dualnum/terms EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Callamari

Add a second phone number to your iPhone for calls and privacy. Manage business and personal communications separately without needing a new device. Make calls worldwide over the internet and protect your primary number.

Highlights
  • Dedicated second phone number
  • Automatic call recording
  • Internet-based calling
  • Clear separation of communication
  • Voicemail for second line
  • Worldwide calling
Features
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Callamari — Second Number for Calls & Privacy Add an extra phone number to your iPhone in minutes. Callamari lets you handle business and personal calls separately, without needing another device or SIM card. REACH ANYONE. ANYWHERE. Make calls worldwide using either your main number or your Callamari number — all from one simple interface. Everything works over the internet, so you can stay connected wherever you are. PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL NUMBER Share your Callamari number instead of your real one when dealing with clients, online services, or temporary contacts. Keep your private line secure and under your control. FEATURES • Dedicated Second Number Get an additional phone line for work, side projects, or everyday use. • Automatic Call Recording Save conversations effortlessly for reference, support, or documentation. • Internet-Based Calling Place and receive calls via Wi-Fi or mobile data — no carrier dependency. • Clear Separation of Communication Keep business and personal calls organized in one app. • Voicemail for Your Second Line Set up a separate greeting and manage messages professionally. GET STARTED IN SECONDS Callamari operates through your internet connection and works alongside your existing number. Pick a number, activate your subscription, and start calling right away. IDEAL FOR • Entrepreneurs and independent professionals • Customer support and sales teams • Anyone who wants more control over their privacy SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS An active subscription is required to use calling features. A trial may be available for new users. Payment is charged to your Apple ID after purchase confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renewal anytime in your App Store account settings. Download Callamari and take control of your calls with a flexible, private second number. Terms of Use: https://callamari.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://callamari.app/privacy

Screenshots

Second Phone Number4 screens
Callamari4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Second Phone Number at 4.6 against Callamari's 3.2. Second Phone Number also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (166 vs 10). Callamari's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases 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 Phone Number sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Callamari sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Second Phone Number holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Phone Number has 166 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Second Phone Number ships an update monthly, Callamari weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Second Phone Number versus Callamari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecond Phone NumberCallamari
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (166 ratings) — better3.2 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings166 — better10
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB146 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVora BhavikEugenia Luca

Customer experience

Second Phone Number

All ratings147 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Callamari

All ratings9 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Second Phone Number

Subscriptions6
  • Pro Access – Weekly Pack3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Pro Plus Access – Weekly Plan3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Pro Access – Monthly Pack3 Days trial$5.991 Month
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  • Pro Plus Access – Monthly Plan3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Pro Access – Annual Pack3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Pro Plus Access – Yearly Plan3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time4
  • Unblock user$4.99
  • Reactivate Account$5.99
  • 100 Credits$9.99
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  • 1000 Credits$39.99
5 purchases

Callamari

Subscriptions2
  • Premium3 Days trial$12.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Month
One-time3
  • $25$24.99
  • $50$49.99
  • $100$99.99

Questions

Is Second Phone Number free?
Second Phone Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Callamari free?
Callamari is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Second Phone Number or Callamari?
Second Phone Number is rated higher. Second Phone Number averages 4.6 out of 5 from 166 ratings, while Callamari averages 3.2 from 10 ratings.
Do Second Phone Number or Callamari have ads?
Second Phone Number shows ads; Callamari does not.
Which is updated more often, Second Phone Number or Callamari?
Second Phone Number ships an update monthly, and Callamari weekly. Most recently, Second Phone Number was updated on November 5, 2026 and Callamari on November 5, 2026.

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