Comparison

Small vs Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App

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

Head to head
About

Small

Features
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Small Talk was created around a simple idea: sometimes, we don't need advice, answers, or someone to fix things. We just need someone to listen. Life is full of moments we don't always know how to put into words. The little things, the difficult days, the thoughts we keep to ourselves, or simply the desire to connect with another person. Small Talk offers thoughtful, one-to-one conversations where you can share what's on your mind, at your own pace. You don't need a particular reason to reach out. You don't need to have the right words or know exactly what you want to say. Sometimes, a genuine conversation is enough to make a moment feel a little less lonely. ~Small Talk. A little space to be yourself.~

About

Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App

Obtain a private, virtual second phone number for calls and texts. Keep your personal number secure for business, online activities, or dating apps. Enjoy features like unlimited texting, voicemail, and auto call recording from a single device.

Highlights
  • Real second phone number
  • Instant 2nd line activation
  • Private calling and texting
  • Unlimited texting and calls
  • Choose US & Canada numbers
  • Voicemail support
  • Auto call recording
Features
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Textup – Second Phone Number lets you get a private 2nd phone number for calling and texting anytime. Stay connected with a secure second line for business, personal use, online shopping, travel, dating apps, and more. Choose your own virtual phone number and enjoy smooth calling, texting, voicemail, and private communication — all from one device. FEATURES • Get a real Second Phone Number • Instant 2nd Line activation • Private Calling & Texting • Unlimited Texting & Calls • Choose your own US & Canada number • Secure virtual phone numbers • Business & personal phone line • Multiple numbers on one device • Fast and reliable text messaging • Voicemail support • Auto call recording • Easy contact management • Worldwide virtual numbers • Clear voice calling quality WHY USE Textup? Textup helps you keep your personal number private while giving you a reliable 2nd phone number for everyday communication. Perfect for: • Business calls & texting • Online selling & marketplace apps • Dating apps & social accounts • Work and personal separation • Travel & international communication • Temporary or long-term virtual numbers Whether you need a second phone number for texting, private calls, business communication, or a secure 2nd line, Textup makes communication simple and secure. App offers premium features through auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your account settings. For more details on managing subscriptions, visit: support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy: https://secondline.techgears.us/policy Terms of Use: https://secondline.techgears.us/terms Download Textup – Second Phone Number today and start calling & texting with your new virtual number.

Screenshots

Small4 screens
Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Small at none against Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App's 10. Small also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Small asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Small ships an update every 4 days, Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Small versus Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmallTextup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.1 (87 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—87 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB97 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHOPLA LtdTechgear Inc

In-app purchases

None

Small

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App

Subscriptions8
  • 2nd Phone Number for Texting - Pro$3.997 Days
  • 2nd Text Number for Texting & Calls$3.997 Days
  • Text Number Pro - 2nd Phone Number.$3.997 Days
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  • 2nd Number for Text & Calls$5.997 Days
  • Text Number Pro for Calls & Texts1 Month trial$10.991 Month
  • Text Number Pro - Calls & Text App1 Month trial$10.991 Month
  • Text App Pro for Calling & Texting.1 Month trial$10.991 Month
  • Unlimited Wifi Calling & Texting.$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Starter Plan - 100 Credits$4.99
  • Silver Plan - 250 Credits$10.99

Questions

Is Small free?
Small is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App free?
Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Small or Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App have ads?
Neither Small nor Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Small or Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App?
Small ships an update every 4 days, and Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App fortnightly. Most recently, Small was updated on October 30, 2026 and Textup ・ 2nd Number ・ Text App on November 9, 2026.

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