# Nextplus vs Second Line Calling/Texting

The clearest difference is ads: Second Line Calling/Texting at none against Nextplus's shown. Second Line Calling/Texting also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 45%). Nextplus's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (90K vs 2K). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nextplus sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Second Line Calling/Texting sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nextplus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nextplus has 90K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Nextplus's written reviews are positive against 68% of Second Line Calling/Texting's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Nextplus ships an update every 3 weeks, Second Line Calling/Texting every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nextplus | Second Line Calling/Texting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (90K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextplus-private-phone-number/id920869470/reviews)** | [4.2 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-line-callingtexting/id1231852034/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **90K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | 44.5% of reviews | **67.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#101** | — |
| Size | 201 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [textPlus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306523812) | [BinaryPattern](https://appshunter.io/developer/874400678) |

## What reviewers say

### Nextplus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextplus-private-phone-number/id920869470)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Get a free US phone number for unlimited texting and calling to US and Canadian numbers. Works over WiFi and allows you to communicate without sharing your personal number. Offers inexpensive outbound calls and can turn devices like iPod touch into phones.

**Highlights:** Free US phone number with selectable area code, Unlimited free texting (SMS, MMS, group chat), Free inbound phone calls, Toll-free calling worldwide, Inexpensive outbound calls, WiFi calling and texting, No contracts or surprise costs

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Bundle Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Keep My Number | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Number Bundle 6-Month | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Number Bundle Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Calls to US & CA | $44.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads + Quick Reply for 1 Month | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 in Calling Credit | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great service
- 👍 Customizable user profile and message threads
- 👍 Different ringtones to choose from
- 👍 Personalized settings
- 👍 Free app with no sign-up or hidden fees

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Calls sometimes drop or become inaudible
- 🐛 Unclear how call credits are applied
- 🐛 Messages sometimes don't deliver
- 🐛 Photos and videos don't always work
- 🐛 Notifications and message sync issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after updates
- Unable to create account
- Number reclamation issues
- Inability to send/receive texts and calls

**Requested features**

- Ability to log out of the app
- Improved notification system
- Better message delivery reliability
- Streamlined user interface


### Second Line Calling/Texting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-line-callingtexting/id1231852034)

Add a second phone number to your device for private texting and calling. Protect your personal number from spam and unwanted calls when dating, selling online, or for any project. Easily manage multiple numbers and contacts within the app.

**Highlights:** Add a second phone number, Keep personal number private, Unlimited texts and calls (premium), Create multiple numbers, Separate contacts, Burn temporary numbers, Mask caller ID

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Line | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Number Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Number Plan Upgrade | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 8 Coin Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 15 Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25 Coin Pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| 60 Coin Pack | $27.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and convenient
- 🚀 Fast setup
- 🔒 Flexible and secure
- 💰 Good value for money
- 📱 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues
- 🔍 Limited customer support
- 💸 Expensive premium plans
- 🔌 Unreliable call/text functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Dropped calls
- Failed message deliveries
- Disappearing contacts
- Billing/subscription problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to send images/videos
- More free credits/minutes
- Improved customer support channels
- Compatibility with newer OS versions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nextplus free?

Nextplus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Second Line Calling/Texting free?

Second Line Calling/Texting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nextplus or Second Line Calling/Texting?

Nextplus is rated higher. Nextplus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 90K ratings, while Second Line Calling/Texting averages 4.2 from 2K ratings.

### Do Nextplus or Second Line Calling/Texting have ads?

Nextplus shows ads; Second Line Calling/Texting does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nextplus or Second Line Calling/Texting?

Nextplus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Second Line Calling/Texting every 2 months. Most recently, Nextplus was updated on September 25, 2026 and Second Line Calling/Texting on September 22, 2026.

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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.*