Comparison

Talk Now vs StarterPhone

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

Head to head
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

About

StarterPhone

Features
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Turn the iPhone your child already has into a simple starter phone: calling and texting, without the apps, social media, and browsing they are not ready for. No new device, no extra phone plan, no Apple ID for your kid. HOW IT WORKS - Set it up right on your child's phone in a few minutes. - Choose which apps stay allowed. Everything else is shielded. - Phone and Messages keep working so they can always reach you. - Protect it with a parent passcode so it cannot be switched off. BUILT TO BE HONEST - It tells you the moment protection ever stops, instead of failing silently. - Nothing leaves the device. No account. No tracking. No ads. - A guided walkthrough helps you turn on Apple's built-in Assistive Access for an even simpler home screen, if you want it. FREE FOREVER - The starter-phone lock, the parent passcode, and the status alerts are free. PRO - Scheduled modes like School and Bedtime, approved-contacts-only, an activity log, and multiple children. StarterPhone is a parental wellbeing tool. It limits apps using Apple's Screen Time technology; it does not collect or transmit your child's data. A determined teenager with the device can still factory-reset it, so StarterPhone is commitment help, not a guarantee. Privacy Policy: https://starterphone.vercel.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Pro is an auto-renewable subscription (a one-time lifetime option is also available). Your subscription renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings.

Screenshots

Talk Now4 screens
StarterPhone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: StarterPhone at none against Talk Now's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Talk Now sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and StarterPhone sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Talk Now versus StarterPhone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalk NowStarterPhone
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperIon UrsuVikram Joshi

In-app purchases

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
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  • 185 Coins$17.99
3 purchases

StarterPhone

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$89.99

Questions

Is Talk Now free?
Talk Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StarterPhone free?
StarterPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Talk Now or StarterPhone have ads?
Talk Now shows ads; StarterPhone does not.
Which is updated more often, Talk Now or StarterPhone?
Talk Now ships an update fortnightly, and StarterPhone fortnightly. Most recently, Talk Now was updated on October 7, 2026 and StarterPhone on October 28, 2026.

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