Comparison

Swytch vs Secnum

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

Head to head
About

Swytch

This app provides employees with dedicated work mobile numbers, eliminating the need for separate work phones. It allows businesses to manage numbers while employees use their personal devices for seamless communication.

Highlights
  • Dedicated work mobile numbers
  • Use personal handset
  • Separate business/personal calls
  • Business ownership of numbers
  • No need for extra hardware
Features
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Swytch allows businesses to provide their employees with work mobile numbers, rather than work mobile phones. *** NOTE - You must be a registered Swytch user in order to log in via the app. There is NO ABILITY to register within the app - please go to our website (https://www.swytch.com/) to register first. * No need to purchase expensive handsets that employees don’t want to carry around anyway * The business retains ownership and control of all mobile numbers provided * Employees don't have to change their personal handset, network operator, or SIM card * Separating business and personal communications on one phone has never been so easy and practical

About

Secnum

Get a secondary Israeli mobile number on your existing SIM card for calls and texts. Manage your numbers with features like call forwarding and voicemail transcription. Subscription plans available for SMS and voice minutes.

Highlights
  • Secondary Israeli mobile number
  • Make and receive calls
  • Send and receive SMS
  • Port existing number
  • Voicemail transcription
  • Call forwarding
  • Block list
Features
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Do you want an Israeli mobile phone number on your local SIM card? The secondary number allows you just that without buying another SIM card. The secondary number allows you to make calls from a mobile Israeli phone number in addition to the existing SIM card number on the device, regardless of which operator the subscriber is. The two numbers are on the same mobile phone. You can buy a monthly subscription that includes SMS messages or also voice minutes - both are counted for incoming and outgoing calls. Calls are made through the existing SIM card or using VOIP which uses the existing mobile phone account agreement with the network operator in which it is located. It means it can either use calls or data to make the calls. Service capabilities: • Real Israeli mobile Phone Number • Dial outgoing calls • Receive incoming calls • Send and Receive Text messages • Port your number from another Israeli operator • Multi-language UI support • Block list: prohibited numbers approved number • Option to Block anonymous call • Voicemail transcript for premium subscribers • Incoming calls scheduling module allows divert incoming calls to VM, FW number or DND mode, base on working hours • Group call destitute incoming call/sms among several members The calls are limited only to Israeli numbers. It is restricted to dial premium numbers, abroad or to the Palestinian Authority. Payment is done using Apple store. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account is charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's account settings after purchase. Please review our “Privacy Policy” https://num2-info.sms.hn/Num2/Privacy/il/en and let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Please visit also our “Terms of Use” section establishing the use, disclaimers and limitations of liability ruling the use of this product: https://num2-info.sms.hn/Num2/Terms/en

Screenshots

Swytch4 screens
Secnum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Swytch at 2.7 against Secnum's 2.1. Swytch also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17) and review sentiment (37% vs 18%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Secnum sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Swytch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Swytch holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Swytch's written reviews are positive against 18% of Secnum's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swytch ships an update every 2 months, Secnum every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Swytch versus Secnum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwytchSecnum
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (7 ratings) — better2.1 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews37.0% of reviews — better18.2% of reviews
Number of ratings79 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwytchCellact

Customer experience

Swytch

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive37.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative59.3%

Secnum

All ratings9 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.8%

Bugs and requests

Swytch

Reported bugs

58 issues
  • Intermittent connection
  • Account locked for no reason
  • Connection drops randomly
  • App is quirky and unreliable after updates
  • Cannot search for app on iPhone
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  • Calls are clumsy
  • Missed notifications for messages and calls
  • No connection most of the time
  • Messages not coming through
  • Cannot make an account
  • App deletes messages
  • Bad audio quality
  • Delays in messages and calls
  • No visibility on consumption
  • Cannot see account balance on the app
  • App is getting slower and flakier
  • Billing issues
  • Security concerns
  • App is unreliable
  • Cannot get the app to open
  • No indication of missed calls
  • Callers unable to leave voice message
  • Messages don't appear unless it's a fresh install
  • Cannot call or text
  • Customer service doesn't reply
  • Constantly missing phone calls
  • Messages haven't updated in the app
  • Cannot add credit or change billing details
  • No help number
  • App is unreliable
  • Expensive
  • Issues with text messaging (notification but no content)
  • Difficult to stop subscription or delete account
  • Cannot add alternative number
  • Cannot register new users
  • App crashes
  • Hidden costs
  • App is expensive
  • Inbound calls go to VM if app is in background
  • Need to constantly wake the app
  • Voicemail is only 20 seconds
  • Cannot add numbers to contacts
  • Cannot use another app when in a call
  • UK number purchase rate is high
  • Voicemail could be better
  • Option to route incoming calls through main ringer needed
  • App crashes when trying to open FAQ
  • PIN is rejected
  • Cannot sign back in after signing out
  • Support is non-existent
  • PIN never works
  • Email invalid message during registration
  • PIN activation message never arrived
  • App keeps crashing
  • Cannot play sound through headphones or phone (switches to speaker)
  • Voicemail cuts off
  • Cannot make calls unless using speaker
  • No promo for free UK number with credits

Requested features

21 requests
  • Allow deletion of numbers
  • Improve notification reliability
  • Fix app crashing after updates
  • Provide clear call rates and line rentals
  • Allow managing credit top-ups in the app
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  • Allow setting up temporary numbers
  • Option to divert notifications
  • Add numbers to phone contacts
  • Improve voicemail length and functionality
  • Allow listening to voicemails not in speaker mode
  • Fix calls disconnecting when switching apps
  • Provide breakdown of charges
  • Display account balance in app
  • Improve app speed and responsiveness
  • Fix issues with new updates
  • Make cancellation process easier
  • Allow registration for new users
  • Fix issues with PIN codes
  • Improve customer support response times
  • Reduce number purchase rates
  • Allow calls/texts when other apps are open

Secnum

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Swytch

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Secnum

Subscriptions10
  • Landline Monthly 500 MIN$2.991 Month
  • Monthly 500 SMS only$3.991 Month
  • Monthly 120 Plan2 variants$4.991 Month
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  • Monthly 120 SMS/MIN2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Monthly 500 SMS + 500 minutes$5.491 Month
  • Monthly Calls & SMS$6.491 Month
  • Monthly 1500 SMS/MIN2 variants$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Calls & SMS3 variants$8.991 Month
  • Monthly 120 MIN/SMS$9.991 Month
  • Monthly 1000 SMS/MIN$14.991 Month
One-time2
  • Premium service for 1 month$7.99
  • Replace current number$9.99

Questions

Is Swytch free?
Swytch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Secnum free?
Secnum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Swytch or Secnum?
Swytch is rated higher. Swytch averages 2.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Secnum averages 2.1 from 9 ratings.
Do Swytch or Secnum have ads?
Neither Swytch nor Secnum shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swytch or Secnum?
Swytch ships an update every 2 months, and Secnum every 4 months. Most recently, Swytch was updated on October 8, 2026 and Secnum on October 11, 2026.

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