Second Phone Number: 2nd eSIM vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Second Phone Number: 2nd eSIM's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Second Phone Number: 2nd eSIM This App	Burner: Second Phone Number Nemesis	2ndLine - Second Phone Number Contender	Hushed: US Second Phone Number Contender	Text Me - Phone Call + Texting Contender	Talkatone: WiFi Text & Calls Peer	Text Free: Second Phone Number Peer	Phoner: Second Phone Number Peer	Google Voice Peer
Core Identity
Developer	Municorn Limited	Ad Hoc Labs, Inc	TextNow, Inc.	AffinityClick Inc.	TextMe, Inc.	TALKATONE, INC.	Pinger, Inc.	Phoner Holdings LLC	Google
Category	Utilities	Utilities	Communication	Utilities	Social Networking	Social Networking	Social Networking	Utilities	Productivity
Platform	iOS, Android	Android, iOS	Android	iOS, Android	iOS	iOS	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating	4.3 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.1 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.5 / 5	4.3 / 5
Ratings Count	757	92,157	138,884	21,832	638,066	139,299	574,659	34,277	61,654
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	Feb 8, 2024	Apr 1, 2012	Feb 27, 2017	Mar 4, 2013	May 23, 2012	Oct 27, 2010	Dec 15, 2010	Apr 9, 2016	Nov 16, 2010
Last Updated	May 7, 2026	May 5, 2026	Apr 10, 2026	Mar 26, 2026	Mar 31, 2026	Apr 11, 2026	Apr 23, 2026	Mar 30, 2026	May 1, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	negative	terrible	-	-	terrible	-	negative	-	mixed
Score	25/100	15/100	-	-	25/100	-	28/100	-	45/100
Praises	The core utility of obtaining a second phone number provides convenience for international travel	Reliable call and text quality provides functional utility for users needing secondary communication lines	-	-	High quality audio transmission during calls provides a reliable alternative to standard cellular service	-	Utility as a Second Number	-	Reliable secondary phone number management keeps personal and business communications organized across multiple devices
Complaints	Misleading free-to-use marketing masks immediate paywalls that trigger user frustration and scam accusations Technical failures including undelivered messages and non-functional calling features render the subscription service unusable	Misleading free trial offers result in immediate unauthorized charges to user payment methods	-	-	Aggressive spam blocking algorithms incorrectly flag normal user conversations and restrict account messaging capabilities	-	Misleading 'Free' Branding Paywalled Verification Codes	-	Mandatory identity verification requirements alienate users seeking anonymous or private communication channels
Requests	Implementation of a free trial period for inactive users to test functionality before purchasing	Transparent pricing models that clearly distinguish between free and paid feature sets	-	-	Transparent customer support channels are needed to resolve account restrictions and billing disputes effectively	-	-	-	Integration with native messaging platforms would improve the user experience for daily communication
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Coin-based microtransaction model captures variable international calling revenue Privacy masking utility serves high-churn marketplace segments	Privacy-first workflow reduces friction for casual users Color-coded inboxes increase session duration for power users Brand recognition in major tech publications	-	-	Cross-device synchronization enables multi-platform session frequency Credit-based calling loop expands ad-inventory per active user	-	Massive social proof with 1.1M+ reviews Strong grossing performance (#11 in category) Unique 24-hour number change capability	-	Workspace integration provides frictionless deployment for existing Google users Cross-device sync increases daily utility
Weaknesses	3.63 Android rating indicates severe technical reliability issues Aggressive paywalling contradicts free-to-use marketing, driving scam accusations	High refund surge due to misleading trial billing Persistent message delivery failures Subscription-only model limits top-of-funnel conversion	-	-	High-frequency spam-blocking complaints in reviews Lack of human support for account bans Subscription-gated verification codes drive refund requests	-	High friction in 'Free' branding vs. paid features Paywalled verification codes driving negative sentiment Technical bugs in account creation/onboarding	-	Identity verification requirements alienate privacy-focused users Message delivery failures disrupt professional communication
Pricing	subscription	subscription	freemium	subscription	freemium	freemium	freemium	subscription	subscription
Momentum	Active	Active	-	Intense	Active	Intense	Maintenance	Intense	Active
Update Cadence	5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~13d avg	5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~10d avg	-	5 versions	5 versions, ~7d avg	5 versions	5 versions, ~9d avg	5 versions	5 versions, ~6d avg

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