Choose weekly for one or two weeks, monthly for 15 days to six months, and annual from month seven. Based on current U.S. pricing, those are the TrueNumber break-even points that keep you from paying for the wrong duration.
Quick Answer: Match the Plan to Your Timeline
Start with the date when you can safely stop using the number. Include time for replies, returns, account recovery, and final follow-up—not just the day your project ends.
| Expected duration | Best TrueNumber plan | Estimated cost | Typical use |
| Up to 7 days | 1 weekly period | $6.99 | One listing, event, or brief trip |
| 8–14 days | 2 weekly periods | $13.98 | Short sale or two-week project |
| 15–30 days | 1 monthly period | $17.99 | Job search, travel, or dating |
| 2 months | 2 monthly periods | $35.98 | Freelance contract or campaign |
| 3–6 months | Monthly | $53.97–$107.94 | Seasonal work or extended travel |
| 7–12 months | Annual | $119.99 | Ongoing business or public contact line |
These prices were checked in the U.S. App Store on September 28, 2026. Your platform, region, tax, promotion, and in-app offer may change the amount.
TrueNumber Prices and Break-Even Points
The TrueNumber U.S. App Store listing shows three standard U.S. number periods. The shortest plan offers flexibility; the longest lowers the effective monthly cost.
| Plan | Published price | Effective rate | Key decision point |
| Weekly | $6.99 | $6.99 per week | Two weeks cost $13.98; three cost $20.97. |
| Monthly | $17.99 | About $4.15 per week | Cheaper than three weekly renewals. |
| Annual | $119.99 | About $10.00 per month | Cheaper than seven monthly renewals. |
Four weekly periods cost $27.96, so one $17.99 monthly period saves $9.97. Twelve monthly periods cost $215.88, so the annual plan saves $95.89, or about 44%.
The App Store also lists optional credit bundles. Its public page does not explain the credit cost of each call or message, so review included usage and destination rates inside the app before paying.
Choose Weekly for One or Two Weeks
The weekly plan fits a hard end date. Good examples include a marketplace listing, conference, short trip, temporary campaign, or a brief conversation you do not want tied to your personal number.
- One week: $6.99 total.
- Two weeks: $13.98 total.
- Three weeks: $20.97, already $2.98 more than monthly.
Do not choose weekly merely because the immediate charge is smaller. If replies may continue past day 14, the monthly plan provides more time for less than three weekly periods.
Before ending the line, remove it from every login, recovery setting, listing, and contact profile. A cheap short-term phone number becomes expensive if losing it locks you out of an account.
Choose Monthly for 15 Days to Six Months
Monthly billing handles uncertain end dates without committing to a full year. It suits job searches, apartment hunting, dating, client work, seasonal selling, and travel lasting several weeks or months.
- 1 month: $17.99
- 2 months: $35.98
- 3 months: $53.97
- 4 months: $71.96
- 5 months: $89.95
- 6 months: $107.94
At six months, monthly still costs $12.05 less than annual. At seven months, the total becomes $125.93, making the $119.99 annual plan $5.94 cheaper.
If the number appears on printed materials or client accounts, budget extra time. Replacing a published number can cost more than one additional billing period.
Choose Annual at Seven Months or More
Annual makes sense when continuity matters: a freelance line, side business, public portfolio, recurring marketplace activity, or a stable number used by long-term contacts.
You also avoid watching each monthly renewal. The tradeoff is paying $119.99 upfront, even if your need ends early.
TrueNumber supports multiple numbers for different occasions. If you want separate work, selling, and registration lines, check the total shown at checkout because the public pricing page does not explain multi-number billing.
Do not interpret “annual” as guaranteed permanent ownership. Number access still depends on subscription status, account activity, and the service terms.
Check Number Retention Before You Pay
Duration is not only a price calculation. Review these operating rules before connecting the number to important accounts:
- Keep it active. The TrueNumber terms say a number may be recycled after more than four weeks without a calling or texting record.
- Watch auto-renewal. Subscriptions recur until canceled. The terms tell iOS users to disable renewal at least 24 hours before the current period ends.
- Plan for verification limits. Third-party services decide whether they accept a number. No second-number provider controls every OTP or recovery check.
- Keep emergency service separate. TrueNumber requires an internet connection and does not support emergency calls such as 911.
- Retire the number cleanly. Update account recovery, close listings, save necessary messages, and notify continuing contacts before cancellation.
FAQs about Choosing a Second Number by Duration
What is the cheapest TrueNumber plan for two weeks?
Two weekly periods cost $13.98. That is $4.01 less than one monthly period. If you may need a third week, choose monthly because three weekly periods cost $20.97.
When does the annual plan become cheaper?
At the seventh monthly renewal. Six months cost $107.94, while seven cost $125.93. The annual plan is $119.99, so it becomes the lower-cost choice from month seven.
Should I use a weekly number for account verification?
Only when you will not need that line for future recovery. If the account may send another code later, keep the number active or replace it in the account settings before the subscription ends.
Can I stop using an annual number for months?
Do not leave it unused. TrueNumber’s published terms say a number may be recycled after more than four weeks without calls or texts. Make regular legitimate use of any number you need to retain.
Choose Your TrueNumber Plan
We provide real U.S. second numbers for two-way calls, texts, and supported verification without another physical SIM. Download TrueNumber here.
