# Timed Text Message vs Second Phone Number, 2nd Line

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Second Phone Number, 2nd Line at 64% against Timed Text Message's 0%. Second Phone Number, 2nd Line also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months). Timed Text Message's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 18.0). 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, 2nd Line sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Second Phone Number, 2nd Line holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Phone Number, 2nd Line has 889 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 64% of Second Phone Number, 2nd Line's.

Timed Text Message ships an update every 8 months, Second Phone Number, 2nd Line fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timed Text Message | Second Phone Number, 2nd Line |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.1 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timed-text-message/id956796909/reviews) | **[4.3 (889 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-phone-number-2nd-line/id6470302849/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **889** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **63.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#145** |
| Size | 19 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blacktelio OÜ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1208089378) | [Municorn Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/380984285) |

## 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, 2nd Line

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-phone-number-2nd-line/id6470302849)

**Currently charting:** #145 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 (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Second Phone Premium (week) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Save your number | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Second Phone Premium (monthly) | $8.99 | per month |
| 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 |
| Second Phone Save Number 1yr | $23.99 | per year |
| Second Phone Premium (monthly) | $24.99 | per month |
| 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) | $49.99 | per year |
| Second Phone Premium (yearly) | $95.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan 2026 | $95.99 | per year |
| Change number | $4.99 | one-time |
| Change Number 2+ | $7.99 | one-time |
| Change Number 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| International Calls&SMS | $19.99 | 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 Timed Text Message free?

Timed Text Message is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Second Phone Number, 2nd Line free?

Second Phone Number, 2nd Line is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timed Text Message or Second Phone Number, 2nd Line?

Second Phone Number, 2nd Line is rated higher. Timed Text Message averages 1.1 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Second Phone Number, 2nd Line averages 4.3 from 889 ratings.

### Do Timed Text Message or Second Phone Number, 2nd Line have ads?

Neither Timed Text Message nor Second Phone Number, 2nd Line shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timed Text Message or Second Phone Number, 2nd Line?

Timed Text Message ships an update every 8 months, and Second Phone Number, 2nd Line fortnightly. Most recently, Timed Text Message was updated on October 16, 2026 and Second Phone Number, 2nd Line on October 16, 2026.

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