Best Sideline Apps

237+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good sideline apps. We benchmark 237+ 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 Sideline Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Sideline: Private 2nd NumberSideline: Private 2nd NumberFree4.4★ (15K)NoYesNov 2026
2sidelineHDsidelineHDFree4.1★ (81)YesYesOct 2026
3Text Free: Second Phone NumberText Free: Second Phone NumberFree4.7★ (614K)YesYesNov 2026
4SidelineSwapSidelineSwapFree4.9★ (60K)NoNoNov 2026
5TeamSidelineTeamSidelineFree4.8★ (536)NoNoNov 2026
6Text Me - Phone Call + TextingText Me - Phone Call + TextingFree4.7★ (674K)YesYesNov 2026
7Sideline: Live Sports ScoresSideline: Live Sports ScoresFree4.3★ (4)NoNoNov 2026
8TextNow: Call + Text UnlimitedTextNow: Call + Text UnlimitedFree4.8★ (928K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Sideline

Sideline: Private 2nd Number#1

Sideline: Private 2nd Number by Pinger, Inc.

Second Text and Phone Line App
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.4😐(15K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#22in Utilities
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This app provides a separate phone number for calls and texts, allowing you to maintain privacy without sharing your personal number. It offers features like unlimited messaging, custom voicemail, and reliable cellular calling.

What We Love

  • 📞 Reliable call quality
  • 💼 Useful for business/work
  • 🔔 Customizable ringtones
  • 📝 Convenient text messaging
  • ⏱️ Efficient auto-reply feature

Room to Improve

  • 🔥 Frequent app crashes
  • 🔇 Poor call quality/dropped calls
  • 🤖 Unreliable automated features
  • 💰 Expensive subscription fees
  • 🔍 Inability to manage contacts
sidelineHD#2

sidelineHD by Diamond Kinetics, Inc.

PLAY. REPLAY.
Strong Contender
⚽ Sports
4.1😐(81 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Stream live sports games directly to Facebook and YouTube with an easy-to-use scoring system that automatically generates player highlights. Add sponsor logos for a professional look and manage player profiles to showcase athletic talent.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use and understand
  • 🚀 Great for live streaming games
  • 🌟 High quality streaming
  • 🆓 Allows free streaming for friends/family
  • 💡 Creates automatic highlight clips
  • 🤝 Excellent customer support
  • ✅ Consistent performance
  • 📊 On-screen stats and scoring
  • ⬆️ Constantly improving and adding features
  • 🎦 Local recording as backup
  • 🎯 Easy setup for parents/coaches
  • 💯 Best live streaming service

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App is slow and keeps loading
  • 📉 Going downhill fast
  • ❌ YouTube streaming stopped working
  • 🚫 No way to contact support
  • ❓ Lost connection to YouTube
  • 🐌 App is timing out and not loading
  • ⬇️ Download window no longer pops up
  • 🔕 Game time clock missing on scoreboard
  • ❌ Can't sign in after update
  • 🔒 Forced update, signed out, cannot get back in
  • 💸 Parents angry about paying for clips
  • 🚫 No stats, competing with GC
  • ⚪ White screen error when keeping stats/scores
  • ⏳ Loading issues after update
  • 😵 Staging environment error
  • 🚫 Cannot stream to Facebook Groups
  • 📉 Difficulty downloading clips after DK takeover
  • 🔒 Login issues due to pop-up
  • 😵 Stuck on screen asking for name/terms
  • 🔇 Muffled sound in new version
  • 👎 Absurd feature: parents must "claim" player for box score
Text Free: Second Phone Number#3

Text Free: Second Phone Number by Pinger, Inc.

Texting, Call and 2nd Line Now
Worth Considering
🌐 Social Networking
4.7😞(614K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#12in Social Networking
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This app provides a free, local phone number for unlimited calling and texting over WiFi. It supports sending various media types, custom tones, and wallpapers. An optional upgrade offers an ad-free experience and enhanced features like verification code access.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 👍 Convenient to use
  • 💡 Helpful for international calls/texts
  • 👍 Reliable service

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy, freezes, and crashes
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 💸 Paid subscription required for full functionality
  • 📢 Excessive, intrusive ads
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with number sharing

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FAQ about Sideline

What are the best sideline apps for iPhone?
Sideline: Private 2nd Number tops our sideline apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 15K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top sideline apps we rank are free to download, including Sideline: Private 2nd Number and sidelineHD.
Sideline: Private 2nd Number has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 237+ sideline apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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