Comparison

Throwaway vs Rinqo

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

Head to head
About

Throwaway

Obtain a secondary U.S. phone number for texting directly on your iPhone. Protect your personal number by using this separate line for sign-ups and new contacts. Manage your texts with flexible controls like muting and blocking unwanted senders.

Highlights
  • Secondary U.S. phone number
  • SMS texting
  • Keep personal number private
  • Mute and block features
  • Local message storage
  • Dark/Light Mode support
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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 PERSONAL 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

Rinqo

This AI-powered assistant prepares you for customer service calls by generating personalized scripts, guiding you through conversations, and documenting outcomes. It helps you negotiate, dispute charges, and file complaints effectively, all while securely storing your information on your device.

Highlights
  • AI-powered call scripts
  • Live guided call assistance
  • On-device secure data vault
  • Automated complaint generation
  • Call history logging
  • Review generation
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Dreading your next customer service call? Rinqo is your personal AI call assistant — preparing you before, guiding you during, and documenting everything after every call. No more fumbling for words. No more forgetting what was promised. No more feeling powerless on hold. YOUR AI ASSISTANT ON EVERY CALL: Before the call, Rinqo generates a personalized Call Script — your opening statement, the right questions to ask, legal tips to protect yourself, negotiation tactics, and the best options available to you. All powered by Gemini AI, tailored to your exact situation. During the call, follow a live step-by-step guided script. Rinqo keeps you focused, confident, and in control — even when agents push back or try to redirect you. After the call, log the agent name, case number, outcome, and detailed notes. Rinqo saves everything privately on your device — then turns those notes into a ready-to-send complaint email, a regulator-ready complaint, or a polished review, all in one tap. WHAT RINQO PREPARES YOU WITH: AI Opening Statement — Start the call with clarity and confidence Talking Points — Know exactly what to say and in what order Legal & Consumer Tips — Know your rights before you dial Best Options — Understand what you can realistically ask for Questions to Ask — Never leave the call without the answers that matter Before You Hang Up Checklist — Confirm every commitment before ending the call YOUR PERSONAL CALL VAULT: Store account numbers, card details, and personal info securely on-device Auto-fills your call scripts with your real details — no copy-pasting End-to-end encrypted. On-device only. Never uploaded to any server. YOUR CALL LOG & MEMORY: Log agent name, case number, call notes, and outcome Full call history saved privately on your device Generate a ready-to-send complaint email straight from your call notes File a regulatory complaint — formatted and ready to submit to the CFPB, BBB, FTC, or your state AG Turn your notes into a polished, platform-tailored review — ready to post on Google, Yelp, BBB, or Trustpilot in one tap WHETHER YOU'RE: → Disputing a fraudulent charge → Canceling a subscription or service → Fighting an insurance claim denial → Negotiating a bill or late fee waiver → Reporting identity theft or account compromise → Escalating a complaint to a supervisor Rinqo gives you the words, the knowledge, and the confidence to walk into any call — and walk out with results. FREE vs PRO: Free: Search verified contact numbers with AI, business hours, location, and website Pro: Unlimited AI Call Scripts, Vault, Guided Calls, Legal Tips, Call Logs, Complaint Emails, Regulatory Complaints, Reviews, and more Stop dreading customer service calls. Start owning them. Download Rinqo free. Upgrade to Pro when you're ready. Terms of Use: https://bytecodecafe.com/rinqo/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://bytecodecafe.com/rinqo/privacy.html

Screenshots

Throwaway4 screens
Rinqo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Throwaway at weekly against Rinqo's every 2 months. Rinqo's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Rinqo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Throwaway against 5.0 for Rinqo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Throwaway ships an update weekly, Rinqo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Throwaway versus Rinqo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThrowawayRinqo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1815.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB37 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperThrowaway Technologies, Ltd.Bytecodecafe LLC

Customer experience

Throwaway

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Rinqo

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Throwaway

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Quarterly$34.993 Months
One-time1
  • Add 200 Messages$4.99
2 purchases

Rinqo

Subscriptions2
  • Rinqo Pro$2.991 Month
  • Rinqo Pro$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Throwaway free?
Throwaway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rinqo free?
Rinqo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Throwaway or Rinqo?
Throwaway and Rinqo are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Throwaway or Rinqo have ads?
Neither Throwaway nor Rinqo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Throwaway or Rinqo?
Throwaway ships an update weekly, and Rinqo every 2 months. Most recently, Throwaway was updated on November 3, 2026 and Rinqo on October 31, 2026.

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