Comparison

Call Bear vs Second Number eSIM

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

Head to head
About

Call Bear

Features
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Call Bears answer your calls the way you want them handled. Your own Call Bear picks up, listens, and works out what the caller needs. Robocalls are turned away. People get a conversation, and you get useful Caller Messages to read when you're ready. Your guidance, in your words Tell your Call Bear how you want calls handled. Give it context, explain what to ask, and decide when it should check with you. Stay in the conversation by typing Your Call Bear can message you while a caller is still on the line. Reply in a few words, and it uses your answer in the conversation. Let the calls you're expecting ring through Expecting someone? Turn on Call forwarding and use Call Guidance to tell your Call Bear which callers to put through to your verified phone. Everyone else still gets a conversation and a message taken. Forwarding stays off until you turn it on. Set your availability; outside those hours, Night Shift keeps taking calls and messages, and puts a caller through only if your Call Guidance says so. Keep the details you need Caller Messages tell you who called, what they needed, and the callback details your Call Bear collected. Text transcripts are optional on every plan. Audio recordings are optional with Pro. Both are off by default, and you can change your choices in Privacy & data. Follow calls as they happen See live call updates on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Meet your Call Bear Choose a name and verify your phone. When your Call Bear's number is ready, one short intro call from your verified phone finishes setup. Then give that number to the people and places that should reach you. Start with 3 free call sessions each month Choose a monthly plan when you need more, or add a session pack that never expires. There are no automatic overage charges. Bear the world. Questions? support@call-bear.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Second Number eSIM

Get a virtual phone line for calls and texts without a physical SIM. Ideal for privacy, international travel, and separating personal from professional communication.

Highlights
  • Virtual phone numbers
  • Global connectivity
  • Full calling and SMS
  • Direct messaging
  • Integrated contacts
  • Privacy protection
Features
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A second phone line on your device without extra physical SIM cards. Second Number eSIM is designed for privacy, seamless international travel, and organized daily communication, allowing you to manage dual lines effortlessly from a single interface. Seamless Global Connectivity & Smart Identity Whether you are running a business, traveling internationally, or securing your main contact info while using online marketplaces and services, Second Number eSIM separates your personal life from professional or private interactions. • Flexible Country & Number Selection: Instant access to virtual phone numbers across multiple regions. Pick a custom local or international number based on your needs. • Full Calling & SMS Functionality: Place crystal-clear outgoing calls, receive incoming calls, and send or receive SMS messages smoothly. • Direct Messaging Workflow: Connect directly with any phone number or contact without saving temporary entries into your device’s main address book. • Integrated Contact Management: Manage a dedicated contact list inside the app to initiate calls, view call logs, or send text messages instantly. • Privacy & Anti-Spam Defense: Shield your primary identity from unwanted marketing, spam, and data leaks by using virtual secondary numbers for public listings and online sign-ups.

Screenshots

Call Bear4 screens
Second Number eSIM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Second Number eSIM at none against Call Bear's 5. Call Bear's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Call Bear sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Second Number eSIM asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Call Bear versus Second Number eSIM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCall BearSecond Number eSIM
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.9 (9 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDostylo LLCJudy Carolyn

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Call Bear

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$29.991 Month
One-time3
  • 5 Session Pack$7.99
  • 10 Session Pack$15.99
  • 25 Session Pack$39.99
None

Second Number eSIM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Call Bear free?
Call Bear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Second Number eSIM free?
Second Number eSIM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Call Bear or Second Number eSIM have ads?
Second Number eSIM shows ads; Call Bear does not.

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