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Best Real Number Apps

241+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good real number apps. We benchmark 241+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Real Number Apps (May 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Real Caller : Caller idReal Caller : Caller idFree4.1★ (3.3K)YesYesAug 2026
2Sideline: Private 2nd NumberSideline: Private 2nd NumberFree4.4★ (15K)NoYesAug 2026
3Text Me - Phone Call + TextingText Me - Phone Call + TextingFree4.7★ (668K)YesYesAug 2026
4Burner: Second Phone NumberBurner: Second Phone NumberFree4.7★ (93K)NoYesAug 2026
5TextNow: Call + Text UnlimitedTextNow: Call + Text UnlimitedFree4.8★ (914K)YesYesAug 2026
6Second Phone Number - 2NumberSecond Phone Number - 2NumberFree4.5★ (133K)NoYesAug 2026
7Second Phone Number for YouSecond Phone Number for YouFree4.4★ (391)—NoAug 2026
8SmartLine Second Phone NumberSmartLine Second Phone NumberFree4.7★ (44K)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Real Number

Real Caller : Caller id#1

Real Caller : Caller id by Real Caller

Number Lookup - Phone Numbers
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.1😞(3.3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app allows users to create profiles, search for others, and block unwanted calls. It also offers instant messaging between users and allows you to add multiple names to your verified phone number for easier identification. Premium features are available through subscription.

What We Love

  • 💡 Efficient number lookup
  • 👍 Helpful app for finding contact info
  • 🚀 Fast and accurate search results

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes after updates
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data sharing
  • 💰 Subscription model is frustrating
Sideline: Private 2nd Number#2

Sideline: Private 2nd Number by Pinger, Inc.

Second Text and Phone Line App
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.4😐(15K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#26in Utilities
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This app provides a dedicated second phone number for private texting and calling. It offers features like unlimited SMS/MMS, custom voicemail, and auto-reply to help manage communications and keep conversations organized across devices.

What We Love

  • 📞 Reliable call quality
  • 💼 Useful for business/work
  • 🔔 Customizable ringtones
  • 📝 Convenient text messaging

Room to Improve

  • 🔥 Frequent app crashes
  • 🔇 Poor call quality/dropped calls
  • 🤖 Unreliable automated features
Text Me - Phone Call + Texting#3

Text Me - Phone Call + Texting by TextMe, Inc.

Second Number Unlimited Calls
Worth Considering
🌐 Social Networking
4.7😞(668K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#9in Social Networking
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This app provides a free second phone number for calling and texting within the US and Canada. Protect your privacy, use it for side projects, or connect with international friends at low costs. It offers features like voicemail and the ability to turn tablets into phones.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great for texting and calling
  • 👍 Useful for a second number
  • 🌐 Works well on WiFi
  • 💡 Allows multiple numbers

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Requires ID verification
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 📢 Too many ads

More Real Number apps to explore

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Burner: Second Phone Number
Burner: Second Phone Number
Burner: Second Phone Number
Private Text & Voice Calls
Free

Create and manage multiple private phone numbers for calls and texts. Keep your personal number secure by using disposable lines for different contacts or situations. Organize communications and block unwanted spam.

Multiple private phone numbersUnlimited SMS and callsBurn or swap numbers
🔧 Utilities
(93K)
free with in-app purchases
5
TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited
TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited
TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited
Phone Number & Data Plans
Free

This app provides free nationwide calling and texting, offering a private second phone number or a dedicated business line. It features flexible data plans, including a free option for select apps, and affordable international calling.

Free nationwide talk and textFree local phone numberFlexible data plans (daily, weekly, monthly)
🌐 Social Networking
(914K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Second Phone Number - 2Number
Second Phone Number - 2Number
Second Phone Number - 2Number
2nd Line for Texts and Calls
Free

Obtain a private second phone number for calls, texts, and voicemail. Protect your primary number when dating, selling online, or signing up for services. Enjoy HD calls, international calling, and AI-powered call summaries without extra SIM cards or contracts.

Private second phone numberHD quality callsInternational calling
🔧 Utilities
(133K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Second Phone Number for You
Second Phone Number for You
Second Phone Number for You
by James William
Free

Easily obtain a secondary phone number for calls, texts, and voicemail, all managed within a single application. Protect your personal number's privacy with advanced call screening and blocking features. Enjoy unlimited communication over WiFi, independent of your mobile data plan.

Get a second phone numberUnlimited calling and textingKeep personal number private
🔧 Utilities
(391)
free with in-app purchases
8
SmartLine Second Phone Number
SmartLine Second Phone Number
SmartLine Second Phone Number
2nd phone number for business
Free

Get a dedicated second phone number for your business to maintain privacy and professionalism. This app ensures calls are business-related, offers a spam filter, custom voicemail, and voicemail-to-text transcription. Manage your business communications efficiently with organized history and timely notifications.

Dedicated business phone numberProfessional call quality (not VoIP)Spam call filtering
💼 Business
(44K)
subscription
9
Text Vault - Texting App
Text Vault - Texting App
Text Vault - Texting App
Phone Number for Text Message
Free

Protect your real phone number with a private, disposable number for texting. Send and receive messages, including pictures, with temporary or permanent numbers from various countries. Keep your personal information secret during online transactions or when texting strangers.

Disposable burner phone numbersPrivate texting and SMSInternational texting
🌐 Social Networking
(23K)
free with in-app purchases
10
GSM+ Second Phone Number
GSM+ Second Phone Number
GSM+ Second Phone Number
Private Line & Call Recorder
Free

Obtain multiple virtual phone numbers from over 40 countries without needing an extra SIM card. Use these numbers for calls, texts, and registrations to protect your personal number's privacy. Enjoy affordable international communication and manage your lines easily.

Multiple virtual phone numbersSupports 40+ countriesNo extra SIM card needed
🔧 Utilities
(761)
free with in-app purchases
11
OnPhone: Second Number & eSIM
OnPhone: Second Number & eSIM
OnPhone: Second Number & eSIM
2nd Phone Line, Texts & Calls
Free

Manage multiple private phone lines for personal and business use without needing extra SIM cards. Make calls, send texts, and even send/receive faxes worldwide. Offers eSIM data plans and AI-powered communication tools.

Multiple virtual phone numbersPrivate calls and textseSIM data plans
💼 Business
(52K)
free with in-app purchases
12
TalkU: Unlimited Calls + Texts
TalkU: Unlimited Calls + Texts
TalkU: Unlimited Calls + Texts
Phone Numbers for Call & Text
Free

Make unlimited free calls and texts over WiFi or cellular data, saving on cell minutes and international charges. Get real phone numbers and turn your devices into phones for crystal-clear communication.

Unlimited free calling and texting between usersCheap international calls to over 200 countriesFree domestic and international SMS
🌐 Social Networking
(22K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Hushed: US Second Phone Number
Hushed: US Second Phone Number
Hushed: US Second Phone Number
Affordable Texting & Calling
Free

Obtain a secondary phone number for private calls and texts. Ideal for online dating, selling items, travel, and more, it offers numbers from various area codes without needing a new SIM card. Enjoy features like voicemail and internet calling with flexible plans.

Second phone numberPrivate texting and callingInternet calling (VoIP)
🔧 Utilities
(22K)
free with in-app purchases
14
VirtuNum - Virtual Number
VirtuNum - Virtual Number
VirtuNum - Virtual Number
eSIM for SMS verification code
Free

Enhance online security with virtual numbers for SMS verification codes across numerous apps and websites. Securely manage communications and maintain privacy with a second phone number for personal and professional use.

Virtual phone numberseSIM mobile numbersSMS verification codes
🔧 Utilities
(3.9K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Line2 - Second Phone Number
Line2 - Second Phone Number
Line2 - Second Phone Number
Calls, Texts, & SMS Messaging
Free

This app provides a second phone number for calls and texts, enhancing privacy and communication. It offers features like call screening, blocking, and unlimited messaging over Wi-Fi, eliminating the need for cellular data.

Second phone numberUnlimited calls and textsCall screening and blocking
📊 Productivity
(20K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Google Voice
Google Voice
Google Voice
Smarter voice calling
Free

This app provides a dedicated phone number for calls, texts, and voicemail, syncing across devices for seamless use anywhere. It offers advanced spam filtering, call forwarding, and searchable message history. Voicemails are transcribed for easy reading and can be sent to your email.

Dedicated phone numberCall, text, and voicemailCross-device syncing
📊 Productivity
(62K)
free
17
Truecaller: Premium Caller ID
Truecaller: Premium Caller ID
Truecaller: Premium Caller ID
Spam & Scam Phone Call Blocker
Free

Identify unknown callers and block spam calls and texts. This app uses AI and community data to screen calls, identify callers, and offers an AI assistant for call screening. Premium features include ad removal, unlimited lookups, and profile insights.

Identify unknown callersBlock spam calls and SMSAI-powered call screening
🔧 Utilities
(252K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Second Phone Number'
Second Phone Number'
Second Phone Number'
Call.ing & Talk Change.r
Free

Obtain a secondary phone number for private calls and texts without needing an extra SIM card. This app allows for international calling and texting, offering a separate line for personal or business use. Keep your primary number private while managing multiple contacts and communications.

Acquire a second phone numberMake private calls and textsInternational calling and texting
💼 Business
(46K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Text Number-Phone Text Message
Text Number-Phone Text Message
Text Number-Phone Text Message
Text app number Talk txtme now
Free

Get a second phone number for texting without an extra SIM card. Protect your privacy by using this number for online registrations and separate your personal and work communications. Send multiple photos easily and block unwanted spam messages.

Get a second US or Canada numberBlock spam messagesSend multiple MMS messages
📊 Productivity
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
20
SIMless - 2nd Phone Number
SIMless - 2nd Phone Number
SIMless - 2nd Phone Number
Private Calls & Texts. No SIM
Free

Obtain a secondary phone number for private calls and texts without revealing your personal information or using a physical SIM card. This app provides a global communication solution requiring only an internet connection.

Get a second phone numberMake private callsSend private texts
🌐 Social Networking
(3.5K)
subscription

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FAQ about Real Number

What are the best real number apps for iPhone?
Real Caller : Caller id tops our real number apps ranking as of May 2026, with a 4.1-star average from 3.3K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top real number apps we rank are free to download, including Real Caller : Caller id and Sideline: Private 2nd Number.
Real Caller : Caller id shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of May 2026.
We track 241+ real number apps on the iOS App Store as of May 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Real Caller allows you to create your own profile with your information, making it searchable by other users. You can also search for other users' profiles, block unwanted calls, and send instant messages to other users within the app.
You can create your own profile within the app and enlist your information. You can choose who can see your profile details, whether it's nobody or all Real Caller users. You can also add up to four names to your verified phone number for easier identification.

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