Comparison

Xlines vs Talk Now

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

Head to head
About

Xlines

Obtain a virtual phone number for calls and SMS, offering enhanced privacy and global connectivity. Ideal for travel, online registrations, or separating personal and professional communication without needing a new SIM card.

Highlights
  • Virtual phone numbers
  • Inbound and outbound calling
  • Send and receive SMS
  • Call and message history
  • Manage multiple numbers
  • Global connectivity
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With XLines, you get the freedom of a virtual phone number, seamless global connectivity, and enhanced privacy—all in one simple app. Whether you’re traveling internationally or simply need a virtual phone number, XLines has you covered. Make and receive calls and SMS using virtual numbers from multiple countries, and stay connected wherever you are—no SIM swaps, no roaming hassles. Privacy at Your Fingertips: Take control of your privacy with XLines. Use a virtual number to receive SMS verification codes, sign up for social media, or access online services—without sharing your personal number. Keep your real number private while staying fully reachable. Perfect for Travel & Everyday Use: If you’re on the move, XLines works as a second line for hotel check-ins, restaurant reservations, ride-hailing apps, or local contacts while traveling. There’s no need for a physical SIM card—just activate your virtual number and start communicating instantly. Key Features: - Virtual phone numbers for calls and SMS - Inbound and outbound calling - Send and receive SMS - Call and message history - Manage multiple numbers in one app Use Cases: - Business and customer communication - Online registrations and verifications - Freelancers and remote teams - Privacy-focused personal use Easy to Use: The app is simple to set up and easy to use, with a clean interface and straightforward number management. Download XLines and manage your calls and messages using virtual numbers, anytime and anywhere. Privacy policy: https://xlines.io/privacy-policy Terms and conditions: https://xlines.io/terms-and-conditions

About

Talk Now

Obtain and manage virtual phone numbers from various countries for private calls and texts. Protect your privacy, separate personal and business communications, and expand your global reach without needing a physical SIM card.

Highlights
  • Virtual phone numbers from multiple countries
  • Make and receive calls
  • Send and receive SMS
  • Privacy protection
  • Separate personal and business communication
  • Digital number management
  • Secure communication
Features
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Stay connected anywhere with a flexible and secure way to communicate. Second Number allows you to purchase virtual phone numbers from different regions and use them for calling, messaging, and managing your personal or business communication needs — all from one simple platform. If you want to protect your privacy, separate work and personal contacts, or expand your global presence, virtual numbers give you the freedom to communicate without revealing your real phone number. With just a few taps, you can use a number from available countries. No physical SIM card is required, and everything works directly through the app. Key Features: • Virtual Phone Numbers – Choose numbers from multiple countries and use them instantly • Calling Support – Make and receive calls with your virtual number • Messaging – Send and receive SMS easily and securely • Privacy Protection – Keep your real number hidden while staying reachable • Business & Personal Use – Separate communication channels for better organization • Simple Setup – Get started quickly without complicated registration steps • Secure Communication – Designed to keep your interactions safe and private • Instruction to all functions in our app, from create second number to use message section All numbers are managed digitally, allowing you to control your communication from one convenient dashboard. You can activate, manage, and reuse numbers depending on your needs. Take control of your communication today and enjoy the freedom of virtual connectivity anytime, anywhere. Our app provide three Premium subscription. The subscription plan is renewing automatically but you can cancel it any time. Get Premium Second Number and enjoy: - Unlimited Call Recorder. - Receive one bonus coin every day. - No advertising. - Use unlimited any new features added to the app. - Title of publications or services: Premium Second Number Week. - Length of subscription: Weekly subscription - 4.99$ for full access. - Title of publications or services: Premium Second Number Month. - Length of subscription:  3 Days free, then monthly subscription - 14.99$ for full access. - Title of publications or services: Premium Second Number Year. - Length of subscription:  Yearly subscription - 59.99$ for full access. - Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service.You can cancel your subscription via this url: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 - Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Please before using our app read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can find them on links below: Privacy Policy: https://secondnumber.tungtung.xyz/privacy.html Terms of use: https://secondnumber.tungtung.xyz/terms.html

Screenshots

Xlines4 screens
Talk Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Xlines at 5.0 against Talk Now's 3.0. Xlines also leads on ads (none vs shown). Talk Now's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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. Xlines sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Talk Now sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Xlines holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xlines ships an update every 3 months, Talk Now fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Xlines versus Talk Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXlinesTalk Now
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB29 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVyshetel LimitedIon Ursu

Customer experience

Xlines

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Talk Now

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Xlines

One-time10
  • SMS Bundle Israel 50$2.79
  • SMS Bundle Brazil 50$2.79
  • Topup 2 GBP$2.99
Show 7 more
  • SMS Bundle Canada 100$3.39
  • SMS Bundle Mexico 100$5.49
  • SMS Bundle Israel 100$5.49
  • SMS Bundle Brazil 100$5.49
  • Topup 5 GBP$6.00
  • SMS Bundle Brazil 200$10.90
  • SMS Bundle Israel 200$10.90
7 purchases

Talk Now

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Second Number Week$4.997 Days
  • Premium Second Number Month Trial3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Premium Second Number Year$59.991 Year
One-time4
  • 17 Coins$1.99
  • 55 Coins$5.99
  • 120 Coins$12.99
Show 1 more
  • 185 Coins$17.99

Questions

Is Xlines free?
Xlines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Talk Now free?
Talk Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Xlines or Talk Now?
Xlines is rated higher. Xlines averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Talk Now averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Xlines or Talk Now have ads?
Talk Now shows ads; Xlines does not.
Which is updated more often, Xlines or Talk Now?
Xlines ships an update every 3 months, and Talk Now fortnightly. Most recently, Xlines was updated on October 30, 2026 and Talk Now on November 7, 2026.

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