Comparison

Throwaway vs UCC Phone

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Throwaway

Get a temporary, separate phone number for SMS texting to protect your primary number. Share with confidence for sign-ups and new contacts. Offers flexible controls and a privacy-first design.

Highlights
  • Separate SMS texting number
  • Keep real number private
  • Mute and block unwanted numbers
  • Export contacts
  • Privacy-focused design
  • Native iOS interface
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Text from a separate number. Keep yours safe. Throwaway gives you a second U.S. number for SMS texting, right on your iPhone. Choose an available area code and start texting without sharing your personal number. KEEP YOUR REAL NUMBER SAFE • Use a separate number for sign-ups and new contacts • Keep Throwaway conversations separate from your personal texts • Keep your existing phone number and carrier unchanged FLEXIBLE CONTROLS • Mute your Throwaway number when you need quiet • Block unwanted senders • Easily export selected contacts back to your iPhone • See your balance at a glance PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No ads. No tracking. • Your message history and in-app contacts stay on this iPhone, not on our servers. Delete the app, and they are gone. • SMS delivery still requires Throwaway and telecom providers to process messages. Providers and carriers may retain message content or metadata under their own policies. BUILT FOR iOS • Fast, native interface • Dark Mode and Light Mode • Larger Text and VoiceOver support PLANS AND BILLING • Monthly or Quarterly: Choose the plan that works for you. • Additional messages available when you need them • Apple billing: Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. IMPORTANT TO KNOW • U.S. only: U.S. customers and U.S. numbers only • SMS texting only. No MMS, photos, videos, iMessage, or group chats • No phone calls or voicemail • Emergency services are not supported, including 911 calling and emergency SMS. • Message history and in-app contacts are stored locally and cannot be recovered by Throwaway after you delete the app. • Daily 200-message sending limit • SMS verification codes are not guaranteed. Some apps and banks may not deliver login or verification codes to Throwaway numbers. • Number transfers not supported Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

UCC Phone

Features
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Call the world for less. Stay connected everywhere. Universal Call EasyDIAL turns your phone into a low-cost international and domestic calling line. Place high-quality calls to any number, any time — over Wi-Fi or mobile data — with prepaid rates from as little as 1¢ per minute. Whether you are keeping in touch with family overseas, running a business across borders, or travelling abroad, EasyDIAL gives you clear, reliable calls without expensive roaming or long-term contracts. Just top up your balance, dial, and talk. Key Features: Low-cost international & domestic calls from 1¢/min Crystal-clear HD voice over Wi-Fi or mobile data Fast, secure top-ups by credit/debit card or PayPal Built-in dialpad plus one-tap calling from your contacts Detailed call history with duration and cost per call Benefits: Save on every call — no costly roaming or carrier rates No contracts, no expiry, no hidden fees Transparent pricing — see the per-minute rate before you dial Top up anytime in seconds and start calling instantly Reliable connections wherever you have internet Money-back guarantee — call with confidence Perfect for: Families and friends overseas, expats and migrant communities, international students, frequent travellers, and small businesses that call abroad. Top up, dial, and talk — staying in touch has never been easier. Download Universal Call EasyDIAL and stay connected worldwide.

Screenshots

Throwaway4 screens
UCC Phone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UCC Phone at none against Throwaway's 3. UCC Phone also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Throwaway sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. UCC Phone asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Throwaway ships an update weekly, UCC Phone every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Throwaway versus UCC Phone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThrowawayUCC Phone
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1815.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThrowaway Technologies, Ltd.Supreme Supports

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Throwaway

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Quarterly$34.993 Months
One-time1
  • Add 200 Messages$4.99
None

UCC Phone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Throwaway free?
Throwaway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UCC Phone free?
UCC Phone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Throwaway or UCC Phone have ads?
Neither Throwaway nor UCC Phone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Throwaway or UCC Phone?
Throwaway ships an update weekly, and UCC Phone every 2 weeks. Most recently, Throwaway was updated on October 24, 2026 and UCC Phone on October 15, 2026.

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