# Private Texting SMS Phone Text vs Second Phone Number

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Texting SMS Phone Text | Second Phone Number |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-texting-sms-phone-text/id883312358/reviews)** | [4.3 (923 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-phone-number-calling/id6470302849/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 923 |
| Positive reviews | **71.5% of reviews** | 64.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#154** |
| Size | 18 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.7** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BinaryPattern](https://appshunter.io/developer/874400678) | [Municorn Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/380984285) |

## What reviewers say

### Private Texting SMS Phone Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-texting-sms-phone-text/id883312358)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Texting Line - Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plan (With Trial) | $7.99 | per month |
| Best Value Plan | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Texting Line - Month | $12.99 | per month |
| Texting Line - 3 Month Plan | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 10 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 35 Credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $8.99 | one-time |
| 200 Credits | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Second Phone Number

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-phone-number-calling/id6470302849)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Second Phone Premium (week) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Second Phone Premium (week) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Second Phone Premium (week) | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Second Phone Number: Call Text | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Trial | $29.99 | per month |
| Second Phone Premium (month) | $29.99 | per month |
| Second Phone Premium (quarter) | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Second Phone Premium (yearly) | $95.99 | per year |
| Change number | $4.99 | one-time |
| Change Number 2+ | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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