# Xlines vs Talk Now

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Xlines | Talk Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xlines/id6755348761/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-now-second-call-and-text/id6768362764/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vyshetel Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853341142) | [Ion Ursu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814840359) |

## What reviewers say

### Xlines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xlines/id6755348761)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SMS Bundle Israel 50 | $2.79 | one-time |
| SMS Bundle Brazil 50 | $2.79 | one-time |
| Topup 2 GBP | $2.99 | one-time |
| SMS Bundle Canada 100 | $3.39 | one-time |
| SMS Bundle Mexico 100 | $5.49 | one-time |
| SMS Bundle Israel 100 | $5.49 | one-time |
| SMS Bundle Brazil 100 | $5.49 | one-time |
| Topup 5 GBP | $6.00 | one-time |
| SMS Bundle Brazil 200 | $10.90 | one-time |
| SMS Bundle Israel 200 | $10.90 | one-time |


### Talk Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-now-second-call-and-text/id6768362764)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Second Number Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Second Number Month Trial | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Second Number Year | $59.99 | per year |
| 17 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 55 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 120 Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| 185 Coins | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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