Comparison

Private Texting SMS Phone Text vs Second Phone Number

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

Head to head
About

Private Texting SMS Phone Text

This app provides a secondary phone number for discreet texting, protecting your personal number. It supports MMS, contact management, and number blocking, ideal for online transactions and dating.

Highlights
  • Anonymous texting with a new phone number
  • MMS picture messaging support
  • Block unwanted numbers
  • Permanent or temporary number options
  • Separate conversations and contacts
  • Burn and replace phone numbers
Features
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Text anyone with a new phone number without exposing your private number. Smiley private texting is the best texting app for protecting your real phone number. Your personal phone number is kept private and your privacy is protected. With Smiley Private Texting - protecting your privacy is easy! Get a private phone number in the US or Canada. Text anyone with a real second line phone number. Sign up today and begin to text now. Phone numbers and texting require a subscription - free trial available. Features: - Supports MMS picture image messaging - Keep your conversations and contacts separate from your private phone - Block phone numbers you are no longer interested in texting or getting messages from - Use permanent or temporary phone numbers and guard your privacy online - Text privately with unlimited messaging, using our anonymous phone numbers Using Smiley Private Texting is simple! 1. Just install and open the app. 2. Enter a number you would like to text. 3. Send as many texts as you want. Your contact will see them come from your new number. 4. When your contact replies, you will get their message delivered to the app. Protect your identity today and text now in peace, knowing that your personal phone number is not exposed. When you're done, burn your phone number, plus get a new second line phone number when you start using the app. Smiley private texting is ideal for: + Online dating + Ebay, Etsy + Posting ads on Craigslist, contacting ads you found online + Online ecommerce listings and sites + Texting from a 2nd line PRO Account Plan for new alternative phone numbers: - Your subscription automatically renews monthly and charged within 24 hours prior to the end of current subscription unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription. - You can manage your subscription and switch off the auto-renewal by going to your account settings after purchase. - You cannot cancel the current subscription during the active subscription period. - Any unused part or time-span of a free trial period will be forfeited, as soon as you purchase a subscription. - Privacy Policy - https://binarypattern.com/privacy - Terms of Service - https://binarypattern.com/terms You may not use the service for sending a prank text, fake text, spoof text or for anonymous texting. The recipient you text will not know who you are (unless you tell them!), however you are never completely anonymous when texting. If you break these terms, your device will be banned and your identity might be revealed to the relevant authorities. You must be at least 13 years old to use the service. Not for 911 emergency services.

About

Second Phone Number

Obtain a secondary phone number for calls and texts without needing an extra SIM card. Use it for personal or professional purposes, including online marketplaces, dating, and business, while keeping your primary number private. Make affordable international calls and send SMS/MMS with this virtual line.

Highlights
  • Obtain a secondary phone number
  • Make calls and send texts
  • No additional SIM card needed
  • Maintain privacy
  • Affordable international calls
  • Send SMS/MMS
Features
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Get a virtual US or Canadian phone number in minutes! No extra SIM card or second phone needed. Choose a California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois, or another available area code. Call and text from your virtual number over Wi-Fi or mobile data. Call mobile and landline numbers in the US, Canada, and 200+ countries worldwide. Send and receive SMS, and share photos and image through MMS. A SEPARATE NUMBER FOR EVERYDAY COMMUNICATION - Keep your personal and business communication organized with a separate US or Canadian phone number. Perfect for: - Work and business communication; - Customers and clients; - Travel and international communication; - Friends and family; - Personal and business calls and messages. FEATURES - A US or Canadian virtual phone number; - A choice of available local area codes; - Wi-Fi calling; - Calls to mobile and landline numbers; - International calls to supported destinations; - SMS and MMS in the US and Canada; - Photo sharing through MMS; - Contact sync. An active subscription is required to get and use a virtual phone number. Calling and messaging availability may vary by destination and carrier. - Terms of Use: https://sphone.telecom.municorn.com/privacy?app=second-phone - Privacy Policy: https://sphone.telecom.municorn.com/terms?app=second-phone - CCPA: https://telecom.municorn.com/ccpa?app=second-phone - Privacy Supplement: https://telecom.municorn.com/privacy-supplement?app=second-phone - Messaging Policy: https://sphone.telecom.municorn.com/messaging-policy?app=second-phone

Screenshots

Private Texting SMS Phone Text4 screens
Second Phone Number4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Private Texting SMS Phone Text at 16K against Second Phone Number's 923. Private Texting SMS Phone Text also leads on iOS requirement (16.7 vs 18.0). Second Phone Number's advantage is chart position (#154 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Private Texting SMS Phone Text sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Second Phone Number sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Private Texting SMS Phone Text against 4.3 for Second Phone Number. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Texting SMS Phone Text has 16K ratings behind it against 923, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Private Texting SMS Phone Text's written reviews are positive against 64% of Second Phone Number's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Texting SMS Phone Text ships an update monthly, Second Phone Number fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Private Texting SMS Phone Text versus Second Phone Number: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate Texting SMS Phone TextSecond Phone Number
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (16K ratings) — better4.3 (923 ratings)
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews — better64.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16K — better923
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#154 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.7 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBinaryPatternMunicorn Limited

Customer experience

Private Texting SMS Phone Text

All ratings16,349 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews347 reviews
Positive71.5%
Neutral4.6%
Negative23.9%

Second Phone Number

All ratings911 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews325 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative33.8%

User reviews

Private Texting SMS Phone Text

From 16K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Keeps personal information private
  • 🚀 Works as expected
  • 💡 Useful for anonymous communication

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive for frequent use
  • 🔒 Limited number of free credits
  • 🐛 Unreliable, messages fail to send
  • 💰 Deceptive subscription practices

Second Phone Number

From 923 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and easy setup
  • 👍 Convenient and practical
  • 🚀 Reliable and smooth performance
  • 👍 Helpful customer service
  • 🚀 Versatile and feature-rich

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • ⚠️ Unclear restrictions on app usage
  • 💰 Subscription fees may be high for some users
  • 🔒 Privacy and security concerns
  • ⚠️ Limited number of available phone numbers

Bugs and requests

Private Texting SMS Phone Text

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unknown errors prevent sending messages
  • Inconsistent performance, app stops working
  • Inability to transfer credits between devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow more characters per message
  • Provide more free credits
  • Add ability to choose phone number
  • Improve customer support responsiveness

Second Phone Number

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to send/receive messages or make calls
  • Crashes when trying to link contacts
  • Verification codes not being delivered

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to change phone numbers more frequently
  • Support for more social media and messaging apps
  • Option to delete text message history
  • Local phone number availability for international users

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Private Texting SMS Phone Text

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Plan$4.991 Month
  • Texting Line - Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • Premium Plan (With Trial)3 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Best Value Plan$9.993 Months
  • Texting Line - Month3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Texting Line - 3 Month Plan3 Days trial$29.993 Months
One-time4
  • 10 Credits$2.99
  • 35 Credits$5.99
  • 100 Credits$8.99
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  • 200 Credits$14.99
10 purchases

Second Phone Number

Subscriptions8
  • Second Phone Premium (week)7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Second Phone Premium (week)$9.997 Days
  • Second Phone Premium (week)$14.997 Days
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  • Second Phone Number: Call Text$14.997 Days
  • Monthly Trial3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Second Phone Premium (month)$29.991 Month
  • Second Phone Premium (quarter)$49.993 Months
  • Second Phone Premium (yearly)3 Days trial$95.991 Year
One-time2
  • Change number$4.99
  • Change Number 2+$7.99

Questions

Is Private Texting SMS Phone Text free?
Private Texting SMS Phone Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Second Phone Number free?
Second Phone Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Private Texting SMS Phone Text or Second Phone Number?
Private Texting SMS Phone Text is rated higher. Private Texting SMS Phone Text averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Second Phone Number averages 4.3 from 923 ratings.
Do Private Texting SMS Phone Text or Second Phone Number have ads?
Neither Private Texting SMS Phone Text nor Second Phone Number shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Private Texting SMS Phone Text or Second Phone Number?
Private Texting SMS Phone Text ships an update monthly, and Second Phone Number fortnightly. Most recently, Private Texting SMS Phone Text was updated on November 5, 2026 and Second Phone Number on November 3, 2026.

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