Comparison

CloakMe vs Second Number for Call

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

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About

CloakMe

Create and manage multiple, real phone numbers separate from your personal one. Make calls, send texts, and receive voicemails with distinct identities for dating, business, or privacy. Easily cancel numbers anytime without affecting your primary line.

Highlights
  • Multiple real phone numbers
  • Separate calls and texts
  • Visual voicemail
  • Numbers in 11 countries
  • Instant number cancellation
  • Two-factor authentication support
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Your phone. Your rules. CloakMe gives you a real phone number — completely separate from your personal one — that calls, texts, and works exactly like any other number on your iPhone. Not a forwarding service. Not a VoIP workaround. CloakMe provisions fully carrier-registered lines that callers cannot distinguish from a regular phone number. REAL CALLS Incoming calls ring on your lock screen — through Apple's CallKit, exactly like your personal line. Works over Wi-Fi and cellular. Outbound calls show your CloakMe number. Your real number stays out of it entirely. SMS AND MMS Full two-way conversations. Send photos, receive photos. Works with any number on any carrier, as naturally as native Messages. VISUAL VOICEMAIL Play any message in any order. Record a custom greeting for each number so every line has its own identity and sounds the part. AS MANY NUMBERS AS YOUR LIFE REQUIRES One for work. One for dating apps. One for that Marketplace listing. One for travel abroad. Each number has its own inbox, call history, and voicemail. Switch between them with a single tap. No cap on how many you can hold. 11 COUNTRIES Get a number in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Mexico, Germany, France, Japan, India, Brazil, or Colombia. Search by area code or digit pattern. Want a number ending in 7777? You can find one. CANCEL ANY TIME. INSTANTLY. Done with a number? Cancel it in two taps. It's released immediately — no fees, no waiting period, no trace. Your real number was never involved. WHY PEOPLE USE CLOAKME Dating — Share a real number with a match without it being your real number. If things go sideways, cancel it before your coffee is done. They keep texting into the void and have no idea. Buying and Selling Online — Posting on Marketplace or Craigslist puts your number in front of strangers. Use a CloakMe number. Close the deal, close the number. Business and Side Hustles — Keep client calls off your personal line without carrying two phones. One device, two completely separate lives. Travel — Pick a local number in a supported country before you land. Use it for hotel reservations and local contacts. Leave it behind when you fly home. Privacy — Gyms, loyalty programs, any business that will eventually spam you. CloakMe numbers are real enough to pass verification, disposable the moment they stop being useful. Two-Factor Authentication — CloakMe numbers are real carrier lines that receive SMS verification codes exactly like any other phone number. SIGN IN YOUR WAY Apple, Google, Microsoft, or Amazon. No new account to create. No new password to remember.

About

Second Number for Call

Obtain a fully functional second phone line instantly on your iPhone to protect your personal identity. Filter spam, manage professional and personal contacts separately, and identify unknown callers with a smart caller ID search.

Highlights
  • Get a 2nd phone number instantly
  • Smart Caller ID Search
  • Direct Dial Pad
  • Integrated Contact List
  • Search History Tracker
  • Effortless Number Management
Features
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Keep Your Real Number Private. Call & Text with a Second Line! Do you need a separate number for business, online shopping, dating, or selling on Craigslist, but don't want to buy a second SIM card? Second Number for Call & Text is your ultimate privacy solution. Get a fully functional second phone line instantly on your iPhone! Protect your personal identity, filter spam, and manage your professional and personal life seamlessly—all from one single app. Key Features Get a 2nd Phone Number Instantly Choose a dedicated virtual number for calling and texting. No contract, no second SIM, and absolutely no hassle. Keep your personal life private and secure. Smart Caller ID Search Curious about who is calling? Use our powerful built-in Caller ID Lookup to search any unknown number. Identify spam, telemarketers, or business contacts before you pick up. Direct Dial Pad Make calls directly from the app using our clean and intuitive dial pad. No extra setup required—just dial and call instantly! Integrated Contact List Keep your second-line contacts organized. Easily sync, save, and manage your app-specific contacts separately from your personal phonebook. Search History Tracker Never lose track of important details. Access your complete search history to quickly review previously searched numbers and caller profiles. Effortless Number Management Need to change your number or manage active ones? Our Manage Number feature allows you to control, delete, or switch your virtual numbers with just a few taps. Why Choose "Second Number for Call & Text"? Ultimate Privacy: Stop giving out your real number to strangers, websites, or public platforms. Perfect for Business: Set up a professional helpline for your clients without carrying two phones. Seamless Text & Call: High-quality voice calls and lightning-fast SMS delivery.

Screenshots

CloakMe4 screens
Second Number for Call4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CloakMe at 5.0 against Second Number for Call's 4.5. CloakMe also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Second Number for Call's advantage is ratings volume (34 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CloakMe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Number for Call has 34 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
CloakMe versus Second Number for Call: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloakMeSecond Number for Call
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.5 (34 ratings)
Number of ratings234 — better
Update frequency—Every 8 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRayman Aeronxenia diaz

In-app purchases

None

CloakMe

No in-app purchases

None

Second Number for Call

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CloakMe free?
CloakMe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Second Number for Call free?
Second Number for Call is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CloakMe or Second Number for Call?
CloakMe is rated higher. CloakMe averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Second Number for Call averages 4.5 from 34 ratings.
Do CloakMe or Second Number for Call have ads?
Second Number for Call shows ads; CloakMe does not.

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