OnPhone - Second Phone Number

What it does

OnPhone gives you a separate phone number for calls and texts, so you can keep work or other contacts apart from your main number without swapping in another physical SIM. It is aimed at people who need a second line for business, side projects or managing contacts they would rather not give their personal number to. Anyday Apps lists it in the Business category.

How it compares

Unlike carrying a second handset or using a second physical SIM, OnPhone puts another number in an app. That is convenient for separating lines, but it is not the same as having another mobile subscription: calls and texts depend on the app and its service rather than simply using a second SIM in the phone. The listing describes support for numbers in many countries, but availability can vary by country.

Tools and device use

The described calling features include voicemail, call forwarding, call blocking and call recording. Voicemail can be set to handle calls outside chosen business hours, and delayed texts can be scheduled for later. These tools may suit a small business or freelancer who wants basic call handling alongside a separate number. As an app-based phone service, it needs network access to work; the supplied information does not specify device permissions or exact compatibility requirements.

Usage and fit

OnPhone has more than 1,000,000 installs and a 4.46 rating from 35,885 reviews. Those figures suggest broad use, though they do not establish call quality or number availability for an individual user. The app also describes eSIM data plans, but the available details do not set out their terms or device requirements. Check the options for your location before relying on it as a replacement for a carrier line.