# Timed Text Message vs Second Phone Number

The clearest difference is rating: Second Phone Number at 4.5 against Timed Text Message's 1.1. Second Phone Number also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (32K vs 19). Timed Text Message's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timed Text Message sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Second Phone Number sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Second Phone Number holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Phone Number has 32K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Timed Text Message's written reviews are positive against 16% of Second Phone Number's.

Timed Text Message ships an update every 8 months, Second Phone Number monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timed Text Message | Second Phone Number |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.1 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timed-text-message/id956796909/reviews) | **[4.5 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-phone-number-texts-app/id1189911819/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **32K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **15.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blacktelio OÜ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1208089378) | [Smart Tool Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080080426) |

## What reviewers say

### Timed Text Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timed-text-message/id956796909)

Schedule delayed SMS messages for fun, reminders, or planning. Send special "Flash-Text-Messages" that appear directly on the recipient's screen and are not stored in their message history.

**Highlights:** Schedule delayed SMS, Send Flash-Text messages, Full-screen message display, Messages not stored in history, Use for reminders and planning

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Timed Texts | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10 Timed Texts | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25 Timed Texts | $18.99 | one-time |
| 60 Timed Texts | $36.99 | one-time |
| 200 Timed Texts | $94.99 | one-time |


### Second Phone Number

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-phone-number-texts-app/id1189911819)

Obtain a secondary phone number for calls and texts without needing an extra SIM card. This app allows you to separate personal and business communications, record calls, and send unlimited messages. It's ideal for online transactions, dating, and professional use.

**Highlights:** Get a second phone number, Make and receive calls and texts, Record incoming and outgoing calls, Send unlimited texts, Separate work and personal communication, Use without an extra SIM card

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2nd Phone Number | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| call plus one week premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| One Week No Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| one month subscription lanuch | $12.99 | per month |
| One Month No Trial | $12.99 | per month |
| 2nd number 100 credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Change Number Subcription | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2nd number 500 credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2nd number 1000 credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2nd number 2300 credits | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙌 Reliable service
- 💰 Affordable pricing
- 🌐 Works well with WiFi
- 🤳 Useful for online dating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 🤖 Potential for spam/fraud
- 💸 Expensive subscription and credits
- 🔇 Poor call/text quality
- 🔍 Lack of customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Texts not being received
- Dropped/disconnected calls
- Inability to cancel subscription
- Unexpected charges and billing issues

**Requested features**

- Add UK phone numbers
- Unlimited calling and texting
- Improve text message delivery reliability
- Provide better in-app purchase transparency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timed Text Message free?

Timed Text Message 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, Timed Text Message or Second Phone Number?

Second Phone Number is rated higher. Timed Text Message averages 1.1 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Second Phone Number averages 4.5 from 32K ratings.

### Do Timed Text Message or Second Phone Number have ads?

Neither Timed Text Message nor Second Phone Number shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timed Text Message or Second Phone Number?

Timed Text Message ships an update every 8 months, and Second Phone Number monthly. Most recently, Timed Text Message was updated on October 16, 2026 and Second Phone Number on October 20, 2026.

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