# Second Number vs Second Number eSIM

The clearest difference is rating: Second Number at 4.8 against Second Number eSIM's 4.0. Second Number also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (46 vs 11). Second Number eSIM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Second Number sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Second Number eSIM asks for nothing beyond the download.

Second Number holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 11 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second Number | Second Number eSIM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-number-2nd-line-phone/id6792534341/reviews)** | [4.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-number-esim/id6817757810/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 11 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 29 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Timothy Schofield](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788830080) | [Judy Carolyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896767386) |

## What reviewers say

### Second Number

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-number-2nd-line-phone/id6792534341)

Obtain a secondary phone number for calls and texts without needing a new SIM or contract. Use it for online sign-ups, dating apps, or to keep your primary number private. Manage your second line easily and block unwanted callers.

**Highlights:** Instant second phone number, Private texting and calling, Block spam callers, Hide personal number online, Temporary or burner number, Wi-Fi or mobile data usage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Line (Weekly) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Second Line Phone Number | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| First Line (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Second Line Phone Number (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| First Line Phone Number (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Second Line Phone Number | $49.99 | per year |
| Phone Number Coin Pack (100) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Phone Number Coin Pack (500) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Phone Number Coin Pack (1000) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Phone Number Coin Pack (2000) | $14.99 | one-time |


### Second Number eSIM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-number-esim/id6817757810)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Second Number free?

Second Number 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.

### Which has better reviews, Second Number or Second Number eSIM?

Second Number is rated higher. Second Number averages 4.8 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Second Number eSIM averages 4.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Second Number or Second Number eSIM have ads?

Second Number eSIM shows ads; Second Number does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*