# Second Phone Number vs GhostSIM

The clearest difference is rating: Second Phone Number at 4.8 against GhostSIM's 4.0. Second Phone Number also leads on ratings volume (21 vs 1). GhostSIM's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Second Phone Number sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and GhostSIM sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Second Phone Number holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Phone Number has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Second Phone Number ships an update monthly, GhostSIM every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second Phone Number | GhostSIM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-phone-number-inovo/id6764866409/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostsim-virtual-number/id6772014188/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Innovage.io LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895942243) | [Semih Malkoc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860716478) |

## What reviewers say

### Second Phone Number

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-phone-number-inovo/id6764866409)

This app provides a private, dedicated second phone number for calls and texts without needing an extra SIM card or carrier contract. It's ideal for freelancers, online sellers, and anyone needing to separate personal and professional communications.

**Highlights:** Privacy protection for personal number, Real, dedicated local numbers, High-definition calling over WiFi/data, Flexible, contract-free plans, Separate inbox for calls and texts, Manage multiple numbers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Number | $49.99 | per year |
| 200 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 950 Credits | $18.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |


### GhostSIM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostsim-virtual-number/id6772014188)

This app provides temporary virtual phone numbers for SMS verification, allowing you to sign up for services without revealing your personal number. Codes are delivered instantly, and unused credits are automatically refunded.

**Highlights:** Temporary virtual numbers, SMS verification codes, Privacy protection, Credit-based system, Wide country selection, No account required, Dark theme

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $11.99 | per month |
| Starter | $2.49 | one-time |
| Booster | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Second Phone Number free?

Second Phone Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GhostSIM free?

GhostSIM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Second Phone Number or GhostSIM?

Second Phone Number is rated higher. Second Phone Number averages 4.8 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while GhostSIM averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Second Phone Number or GhostSIM have ads?

Second Phone Number shows ads; GhostSIM does not.

### Which is updated more often, Second Phone Number or GhostSIM?

Second Phone Number ships an update monthly, and GhostSIM every 11 days. Most recently, Second Phone Number was updated on November 5, 2026 and GhostSIM on November 5, 2026.

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