# Flash Number: Call Text Now — Lowest cost 2nd phone number > Disposable phone numbers for privacy and business communication. (iPhone/iPad app by PATRICKGOLD MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-number-call-text-now/id1498802792 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [PATRICKGOLD MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604544837) - Category: Business, Social Networking - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.13/5 from 180 App Store ratings · 74 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.3 · 69 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2020-08-21 - Data updated: 2026-08-29 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-number-call-text-now/id1498802792/reviews.md ## What is Flash Number? Do you want to have an alternative to protect your personal phone number? Would you like to have a business that needs multiple phone numbers to work with? Then, Flash Number is here for you.  You may create one or multiple disposable phone numbers for business, dating, or buying and selling items on second-hand marketplaces like Craigslist, Offerup, Letgo, and Facebook Marketplace. Unlike other apps that use fake numbers with spamming calls, showing you ads and selling your data, we treat your privacy and security as our #1 priority. All texts are encrypted and secured on the server-side. The numbers may be deleted at any time.   Flash Number starts with a free-to-use number for 7 days. After that, you may continue to use the number by choosing a plan that suits you. You may also purchase multiple numbers at the same time.   FEATURES Flash Number is a fully-featured second phone number app the followings: • Incoming calls to Flash Number is rerouted to your cell phone without exposing your real personal number. • Sending and receiving texts with images. • Voicemail support. • Block & unblock incoming numbers. • Mute and unmute. When the Flash number is muted, it no longer rings. • Flexible notification control for incoming text and phone numbers. • Recycle the number at any time.   PLANS There are two types of plans, Credits and Subscriptions. Both have an unlimited number of texts and calls. The Credit plan has an expiration time while the Subscription plan does not as long it is active. Subscriptions automatically billed monthly or annually to your iTunes Account and auto-renew, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.  Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Here are the variations: • Monthly Subscription - $4.49/month • Yearly Subscription - $47.99/year (Huge discount with original price $59.88) • Credit - $4.99 for 30 days. The number will be recycled if it is not manually renewed.     IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Not for 911 emergency services. May not work with SMS shortcode services. Works in the US and Canada only.   Terms & Conditions: http://www.flashnumberapp.com/terms-conditions.html Privacy Policy: http://www.flashnumberapp.com/privacy-policy.html COPYRIGHT © 2020 Lubap LLC. All rights reserved. The Flash Number name, associated trademarks, and logos are trademarks of Lubap LLC or related entities. ## Key features - Disposable phone numbers - Call rerouting - Texting with images - Voicemail support - Block/unblock numbers - Flexible notification control ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Unlimited calls & SMS | $4.49 | per month | | Unlimited calls & SMS | $47.99 | per year | | Unlimited calls & SMS | $4.49 | per month | | Unlimited calls & SMS | $47.99 | per year | | Unlimited calls & SMS | $4.49 | per month | | Unlimited calls & SMS | $4.99 | per month | | Unlimited calls & SMS | $47.99 | per year | | Unlimited calls & SMS | $47.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Unlimited calls & SMS | $4.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Flash Number? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface - 💰 Affordable pricing for secondary phone numbers - 📱 Good for privacy protection on Craigslist and marketplace sales - 📨 Text messaging functionality works well - 🔒 Protects personal information from spam and robocalls - ⚡ Fast communication and quick setup **Cons** - 🐛 App crashes immediately upon download or opening - 📞 Outgoing calls frequently don't work - ❌ Account creation and login failures - 💳 Billing issues - charged multiple times or without service delivery - 🚫 No customer support or extremely slow response times - ⚠️ Incompatible with latest iOS versions - 🔌 Service stops working after updates - 📵 Dropped calls and disconnections during conversations - 🔴 Error 429 status code preventing account creation - 📬 Missing notifications for texts and calls - 🎯 Inconsistent reliability - works sometimes, fails other times **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes immediately upon launch - Outgoing calls non-functional despite incoming calls working - Request failed with status code 429 errors - Cannot create account or number despite valid phone number - Login failures after app reinstallation - Call disconnections and dropped calls mid-conversation - Missing or non-functional notifications for texts and calls - Texts not sending despite appearing to be composed - Service stops working after iOS updates - Subscription expires unexpectedly without user cancellation - Cannot receive videos from contacts - Accepts non-10-digit phone numbers causing issues **Most requested features** - Extended trial period before requiring payment - Points or rewards system for service usage - Video message support - Improved notification system for incoming messages - Better compatibility with latest iOS versions ## Recent user reviews (10 of 74) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-number-call-text-now/id1498802792/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Bad app and fake *2025-05-05, version 1.2.0* Stop sending massages after short time with full payment without answering from app for response, so Its fake . ### 1/5 — SCAM *2025-05-01, version 1.2.0* This app is a scam, I paid for the monthly service and now I can’t get back into the app. I was using this app for my business VOIP number. I deleted the app a than reinstalled to get that I can’t login. I wish I could put the stars in negative! ### 1/5 — Please give me my number or refund my money. *2024-12-11, version 1.2.0* I just created an account only for me to be charged but the number wasn’t given to me, error creating but I was charged. What sort of scam is this ? ### 1/5 — Outgoing calls doesn’t work *2024-09-28, version 1.2.0* The incoming txt and call works as advertised but outgoing calls does not work. There are only 3 items in FAQ and their ‘support’ seems to not work. I’ve created a ticket but heard nothing. So one crucial part doesn’t work AND they don’t seem really interested in helping their customer who has actually paid for a product. ### 1/5 — Did not work for me and my mobile number *2024-09-08, version 1.2.0* I kept receiving a 429 status code error but will keep trying as I need an anonymous phone number for my Craigslist listings ### 3/5 — Needs improvement *2024-06-18, version 1.2.0* Good app, sometimes messes up when you purchase a new number but works well most of the time. ### 1/5 — No longer works *2024-06-04, version 1.2.0* DON'T BOTHER! Used to be pretty solid. Hasn't worked since the last couple iOS updates. Just opens and crashes immediately. No tech support available. No working company email. Hasn't been updated in 2 years! The only thing that works well is their billing engine - billed me twice for the same (non functional) number. Perfect. ### 1/5 — Does not work *2024-05-30, version 1.2.0* I have paid for a month and it does not even work. I can’t even send a message to contact them via app to let them know it does not work. Trash ### 1/5 — Ez to text but no phone calls *2024-04-30, version 1.2.0* I cannot get any outbound calls in spite of what the software says ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2024-01-05, version 1.2.0* Had it for awhile. Just renewed annual subscription last month. now it doesn’t work, no way to contact anyone to get it corrected. I just got ripped off! ## Frequently asked questions about Flash Number ### What does Flash Number do? Flash Number allows you to create temporary, disposable phone numbers for various purposes like business, online selling, or dating. It helps protect your personal phone number by rerouting calls and texts to your actual device without revealing your primary number. ### What are the key features of Flash Number? Key features include the ability to create multiple disposable numbers, send and receive texts with images, voicemail support, call rerouting, blocking unwanted numbers, and flexible notification controls. Numbers can also be recycled or deleted at any time. ### How much does Flash Number cost? The app offers a free 7-day trial for one number. After the trial, you can choose between a Credit plan for $4.99 (30 days) or Subscription plans, including a monthly option for $4.49/month or a yearly option for $47.99/year. Both plans offer unlimited texts and calls. ### What are the compatibility and limitations of Flash Number? Flash Number works in the US and Canada only. It is important to note that the app is not for 911 emergency services and may not work with SMS shortcode services. ### What are common use cases for Flash Number? Common use cases include protecting your personal number when selling items on marketplaces like Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace, using a separate number for business calls, or for dating purposes to maintain privacy. It's ideal for anyone needing temporary or secondary phone lines. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.2.0 — 2021-07-29 Bug fixes ### 1.1.9 — 2021-07-21 Bug fixes and stability improvements. ### 1.1.6 — 2021-05-02 - Performance improvement. - Bug fixes. ### 1.1.3 — 2021-02-10 - Text char screen improvement. - Number purchase improvement. - Other bug fixes and improvements. ### 1.0 — 2020-08-21 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Flash Number | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2nd Phone Number: BusinessLine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2nd-phone-number-businessline/id1584777868) | 4.6 (3,865) | Free | Business | | [SmartLine Second Phone Number](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartline-second-phone-number/id1161533637) | 4.7 (44,037) | Free | Business | | [Second Phone Number ™ 2nd Line](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-phone-number-2nd-line/id1462292880) | 4.5 (5,053) | Free | Business | | [2nd Phone Number, Second Line](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2nd-phone-number-second-line/id6737282216) | 4.4 (204) | Free | Business | | [Quo (formerly OpenPhone)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quo-formerly-openphone/id1241817309) | 4.4 (10,775) | Free | Business | | [OnPhone: Second Number & eSIM](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onphone-second-number-and-esim/id1564051387) | 4.6 (51,947) | Free | Business | ## More apps by PATRICKGOLD MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED - [GetriPay](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/getripay/id1604544835) - [GetriSave](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/getrisave/id1619995673) - [GetriPay Business](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/getripay-business/id6680190761) - [GetriPass](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/getripass/id6747782506) All apps by PATRICKGOLD MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED: https://appshunter.io/developer/1604544837 ## Related topics [phound](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/phound) · [text number limit](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/text-number-limit) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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