Sideline: Private 2nd Number

Second Text and Phone Line App

Only for iPhone

Free · In‑App Purchases

iPhone

Sideline gives you a second phone number for calling and texting—so you can stay connected without sharing your real number. Get the app today to keep your personal number private. Whether you’re working, selling online, or just want more control over who can reach you, Sideline makes it easy to separate your personal communications from everything else. Get a second phone number with an area code of your choice, send unlimited texts, and manage calls with powerful tools—all from one app. Sideline works over your carrier network (not VoIP), so your second number is just as reliable as your first. Take control of your privacy and communication with Sideline. WHY SIDELINE? Protect Your Personal Number: - Get a second phone number for private calling and texting - Keep your real number separate and secure - Choose a local area code (or an area code of your choice) - Includes Caller ID and custom voicemail - Reliable cellular calling (not VoIP) Private Texting & Calling: - Send unlimited SMS and MMS messages - Use your second number for work, marketplace listings, or signups - Call and text without revealing your personal number - Access your number from multiple devices Stay in Control: - Auto-Reply sends instant responses when you miss a call - Custom voicemail with message transcripts - Port your existing number to Sideline - Block unwanted callers and manage contacts Smart Communication Tools: - Save and reuse frequently sent texts - Add notes to conversations and contacts - Stay organized without mixing personal and business messages USE SIDELINE FOR: - Private texting and calling - Work or business communications - Online buying and selling (Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, etc.) - Any time you want to protect your personal number FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - What is Sideline, and how does a second phone number work? - Sideline is a second phone number app that lets you call and text from a separate number on your existing smartphone. Just download the Sideline app, and your Sideline number will work alongside your primary number, so you can keep personal and secondary communications separate without needing a second phone. - Can I use Sideline for private texting and calling? - Yes. Sideline is designed for private texting and calling, so you don’t have to share your personal phone number with strangers and businesses. Use your second number for work, online selling, dating, or any situation where you want more privacy. - Is Sideline reliable for calls and texts? - Sideline uses your carrier’s cellular network (not VoIP), which means your calls are clear and reliable—just like your regular phone number. You can send unlimited SMS and MMS messages and make calls with confidence. - Can I choose or transfer my phone number? - Yes. You can select a second phone number with an area code of your choice, or port (transfer) your existing number to Sideline. This makes it easy to keep a number you already use while gaining more privacy and features. - Who is Sideline for? - Sideline is for anyone who wants a second phone number to keep their personal number private and their communications organized—like professionals and business owners who don’t want to carry a second phone, people buying and selling online who don’t want to share their real number, freelancers who need to separately manage client communications—and anyone who values privacy and wants to control who can reach their real number. DOWNLOAD SIDELINE TODAY Get a second phone number for private texting and calling. Stay connected—without giving out your personal number. LEGAL © 2026 Pinger, Inc. All rights reserved. The TextFree name, associated trademarks, and logos are trademarks of Pinger, Inc. or related entities. Terms of Service: https://www.sideline.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://www.sideline.com/privacy-policy/

  • 4.4
    out of 5
    15K Ratings

Every Sideline update improves speed and reliability. This release includes minor bug fixes and enhancements. Thanks for using Sideline!

The developer, Pinger, Inc., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Linked to You

    The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

    • Purchases
    • Contact Info
    • Contacts
    • User Content
    • Search History
    • Identifiers
    • Usage Data
    • Diagnostics
    • Other Data

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More

Seller
  • Pinger, Inc.
Size
  • 193.5 MB
Category
  • Utilities
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
Languages
  • English
Age Rating
13+
  • 13+
  • Infrequent
    Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use or References

    Contains
    Advertising
    Messaging and Chat
In-App Purchases
Yes
  • Sideline - Monthly plan $14.49
  • Sideline Subscription $14.49
  • Sideline Standard - Early User $2.99
  • Sideline Pro – Monthly Plan $14.99
  • Sideline - Yearly Plan $129.99
  • Sideline Standard EarlyAdopter $0.99
  • No Ads $2.99
  • Voicemail to Text $2.99
  • Sideline $99.00
  • Sideline - 6-Month Plan $69.99
Copyright
  • © 2026 Pinger, Inc.