Comparison

2ndNumber vs SMSX

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

Head to head
About

2ndNumber

Obtain a secondary phone number for various needs, including business, online selling, and privacy protection. This app allows you to make calls and send texts without revealing your primary number, offering a convenient solution for separating personal and professional communications.

Highlights
  • Get a virtual phone number instantly
  • Make private calls and send secure texts
  • Separate work and personal communications
  • Use for business, dating, or online selling
  • No extra SIM card or device needed
  • Manage calls and messages from anywhere
Features
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Need a second phone number for work, business, online selling, travel, dating, or protecting your privacy? Second Phone Number makes it easy to get a private phone number for calling and texting without carrying another device. Whether you need a virtual phone number for personal use or a business phone line for professional communication, our app helps you stay connected while keeping your primary number private. Get a Second Phone Number Instantly Create an extra phone number in minutes and start making calls or sending text messages right away. Use your new number for business contacts, online marketplaces, social media accounts, travel, or everyday communication. A second number helps you separate work and personal conversations while maintaining privacy and control. Private Calling & Texting Keep your real phone number private when communicating with customers, buyers, sellers, clients, or new contacts. Use your second phone number for: • Private calls • Secure texting • Business communication • Online dating • Marketplace listings • Classified ads • Freelance work • Customer support • Travel communication • Temporary use cases Enjoy reliable calling and texting from one simple app. Business Phone Number Turn your iPhone into a business phone without purchasing another device. Perfect for: • Small business owners • Entrepreneurs • Freelancers • Contractors • Consultants • Sales professionals • Customer service teams Maintain a professional business phone number while keeping your personal number separate. Virtual Phone Number Get a virtual phone number that works through the internet and allows you to manage calls and messages from anywhere. Benefits include: • Flexible communication • No extra SIM card required • No additional phone needed • Easy number management • Convenient access from your device Use your virtual number for personal or professional communication whenever you need an additional phone line. Text Messaging Made Easy Send and receive SMS messages using your second number. Features include: • Fast text messaging • SMS conversations • Private texting • Secure communication • Organized message history • Dedicated texting number A private phone number can help you: • Reduce unwanted contact • Protect personal information • Separate personal and public communications • Maintain greater privacy online Enjoy more control over who has access to your primary number. Great for Travel Traveling internationally or working remotely? Use a second phone number to stay connected while keeping your main number separate. A virtual number can help simplify communication during business trips, vacations, and extended travel. Why Choose Second Phone Number? • Get an additional phone number quickly • Make calls and send texts from one app • Keep personal and business communications separate • Protect your privacy online Whether you need a business phone number, private phone line, virtual phone number, burner number alternative, work phone, local number, texting app, calling app, VoIP phone solution, SMS number, secure texting platform, or an extra number for everyday communication, Second Phone Number provides a simple and reliable experience. Download Second Phone Number today and enjoy private calling, secure texting, virtual phone numbers, business communication, WiFi calling, SMS messaging, and flexible phone number management—all from your iPhone. Subscription Plan: We offer monthly and yearly plan. Your iTunes Account will be charged upon confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew unless canceled 24 hours before the subscription ends. Renewals occur within 24 hours prior to the current period's end, with the same cost. Easily manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your iTunes Account Settings post-purchase. Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://bvktechnologies.com/privacy-policy-motivation https://bvktechnologies.com/terms-of-use-motivation/

About

SMSX

Easily receive SMS verification codes without revealing your personal phone number. Choose virtual numbers from various countries to securely complete online account verifications and protect your privacy.

Highlights
  • Receive SMS verification codes
  • Use virtual numbers from different countries
  • Keep personal phone number private
  • Secure account verification
  • Simple usage-based pricing
  • Fast SMS delivery
Features
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Receiving SMS verification codes without sharing your personal phone number is now much easier. With the app, you can choose a virtual number from different countries and easily track the SMS verification code for the platform you need. When you do not want to use your personal number, you can complete account verification processes more securely with a virtual number. Simply select the country and service you want to receive SMS for. Key Features * Use virtual numbers for different services * Receive SMS quickly and view verification codes * A practical solution for SMS verification processes * Keep your real phone number private * Simple usage-based pricing * Activation is not completed if the code is not received How does it work? First, select the service and country you want to verify. Then, use the virtual number created for you to start the verification process on the relevant platform. When the SMS is sent, the SMS verification code will be displayed inside the app. This system provides an easy solution for account verification, temporary number needs, receiving SMS verification codes, and protecting your privacy on online services. It offers a simple, fast, and clear experience for users who want to receive SMS using a virtual number. Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, Eula: https://smsx.co/privacy-terms-eula.html

Screenshots

2ndNumber4 screens
SMSX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SMSX at 4.7 against 2ndNumber's 1.0. SMSX also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 2). 2ndNumber's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. 2ndNumber sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and SMSX sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SMSX holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
2ndNumber versus SMSX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2ndNumberSMSX
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings27 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.614 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBVK Technologies pvt ltdWHITE CODE TEKNOLOJI LIMITED SIRKETI

In-app purchases

7 purchases

2ndNumber

Subscriptions3
  • 2nd Number Week Pro Plan$9.997 Days
  • Second Number Month Plan$12.991 Month
  • 2nd Number Year Pro Plan$39.991 Year
One-time4
  • Second Number Credit$3.99
  • Second Number Credit$19.99
  • Second Number Credit$29.99
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  • Second Number Credit$59.99
5 purchases

SMSX

One-time5
  • Virtual Number for Receive SMS$0.99
  • Receive Sms Online$4.99
  • Get Receive SMS$9.99
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  • Virtual Number$14.99
  • Get Virtual Number$99.99

Questions

Is 2ndNumber free?
2ndNumber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SMSX free?
SMSX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 2ndNumber or SMSX?
SMSX is rated higher. 2ndNumber averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SMSX averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.
Do 2ndNumber or SMSX have ads?
SMSX shows ads; 2ndNumber does not.

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