Comparison

textPlus vs Burner

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

Head to head
About

textPlus

Get a free US phone number for unlimited texting and calling over WiFi or data. Save money on mobile plans by using this app to connect with friends and family globally. Offers inexpensive outbound calls and can turn tablets into phones.

Highlights
  • Free US phone number
  • Unlimited free texting (SMS, MMS, group chat)
  • Free inbound calls
  • Inexpensive outbound calls
  • Works over WiFi
  • Turn tablets into phones
Features
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Bringing you free texting, free picture messaging, a free US phone number, free inbound phone calls, and cheap outbound phone calls for nearly a decade! Works over WiFi or data to keep you connected with family and friends around the globe. text+ gives you: - A free US Phone number so friends can call & text you (you pick the area code) - Free texting (SMS, MMS + group chat) to any US or Canadian mobile number - Free inbound phone calls - Toll-free calling from anywhere in the world with no restrictions! - Inexpensive outbound phone calls - Works great over WiFi so you don’t even need a 3G/4G connection. - No contracts, no “surprise” costs. - Turn your iPod touch and iPad into a phone! Why keep paying for expensive mobile phone plans when you can switch to text+ and save $$$! IN APP SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS - If you choose to subscribe to a plan, you will be charged a price according to the plan selected in your country. The price will be shown in the app before you complete the payment. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of your current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at the purchase price listed above - You may manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings and then “Manage Subscriptions” * IMPORTANT: - We do not support 911 in the US - In order to place most outbound phone calls you will need to purchase credits within the App - If push notifications are not enabled, you may not receive messages and calls Terms of Use: https://textplus.com/textplus-terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://textplus.com/textplus-privacy-policy/ Subscription Products: • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication

About

Burner

Create and manage multiple private phone numbers for calls and texts. Keep your personal number secure by using disposable lines for different contacts or situations. Organize communications and block unwanted spam.

Highlights
  • Multiple private phone numbers
  • Unlimited SMS and calls
  • Burn or swap numbers
  • Organize social circles
  • Protect personal number
  • Spam blocking and muting
  • Do Not Disturb settings
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Burner gives you a second phone number for calling, texting, and keeping your personal number private. Create a number in seconds. Use it when you need it. Delete it when you don’t. HOW BURNER WORKS - Sign up and choose an area code - Call and text from your second number (Wi-Fi or mobile data required) - Delete your number anytime or create a new one CALLING & TEXTING Get a second phone number that works like your main one. Make calls and send texts without sharing your personal number. KEEP YOUR NUMBER PRIVATE Use different phone numbers for different parts of your life. Share a number when it makes sense—keep your personal one to yourself. Delete or replace numbers anytime to stop unwanted contact. STAY ORGANIZED Keep conversations separate by number so nothing gets mixed up. Customize each number and find messages quickly in a simple inbox. USE IT WHERE IT MAKES SENSE Use a second number for online marketplaces, listings, or social media—without giving out your personal number. BLOCK SPAM & UNWANTED CONTACT Block calls, filter spam texts, and mute notifications when you need a break. SET QUIET HOURS Schedule do-not-disturb times that fit your routine. Choose who can reach you—and when. PREMIUM FEATURES - VPN: Browse securely and protect your data on public Wi-Fi - Personal Info Protection: See where your info appears online and request removals - Audio Messaging: Send voice messages - Video Messaging: Share short video messages - AI Voicemail: Voicemail with transcription - Reverse Lookup: See available info about unknown numbers RECOGNIZED & TRUSTED Featured by TIME, The New York Times, WIRED, TechCrunch, Engadget, and more. PLANS & PRICING Free to download with a 3-day trial. Additional features available through subscription. - Monthly: $9.99/month - Annual: $59.99/year - Premium: $89.99/year SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. IMPORTANT Calls use your existing phone service provider minutes. Trial includes limited usage. Not compatible with SMS short code services or emergency (911) calls. Available in the US and Canada (excluding Puerto Rico).

Screenshots

textPlus4 screens
Burner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Burner at none against textPlus's shown. Burner also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and chart position (#9 vs #63). textPlus's advantage is review sentiment (41% vs 19%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. textPlus sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Burner sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.6 for textPlus against 4.7 for Burner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 272K and 94K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of textPlus's written reviews are positive against 19% of Burner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

textPlus ships an update monthly, Burner every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
textPlus versus Burner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertextPlusBurner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (272K ratings)4.7 (94K ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.9% of reviews — better19.2% of reviews
Number of ratings272K — better94K
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#63#9 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size201 MB192 MB
Age rating17+4+
DevelopertextPlus, Inc.Ad Hoc Labs, Inc

Customer experience

textPlus

All ratings271,825 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews1,513 reviews
Positive40.9%
Neutral6.3%
Negative52.7%

Burner

All ratings93,741 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews920 reviews
Positive19.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative75.3%

User reviews

textPlus

From 272K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Game-changing app
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Fast and reliable texting and calling
  • 💡 Useful additional features
  • 👍 Great customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable notifications
  • 🔋 Frequent ads interrupting usage
  • 🐛 Inconsistent call and messaging functionality
  • 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
  • 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs

Burner

From 94K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient service
  • 🔒 Privacy protection
  • 👍 Convenient for business use
  • 👍 Useful for avoiding spam calls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable notifications
  • 🐛 Buggy after recent updates
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model

Bugs and requests

textPlus

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to get new phone numbers
  • Randomly logging users out of accounts
  • Delayed or undelivered messages
  • Calls not connecting properly
  • Incompatibility with certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Upgrade options for better features
  • Improved notification system
  • Reduce intrusive ads
  • Expand international support
  • Add more customization options

Burner

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to send/receive pictures and videos
  • Inconsistent message delivery
  • Burner numbers not working for verification on some sites
  • Accounts being terminated without explanation

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to set custom ringtones for burner numbers
  • Improved UI/UX
  • Better integration with other apps
  • Ability to port out burner numbers

In-app purchases

12 purchases

textPlus

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Bundle Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Keep Phone Number$9.991 Year
  • Premium Number Bundle Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time9
  • Premium Number - 1 Year$0.99
  • 40 Minutes$0.99
  • $0.99 in Calling Credits$0.99
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  • 99¢ in textPlus Credit2 variants$0.99
  • 100 Credits$0.99
  • 100 Minutes$1.99
  • $1.99 in Calling Credits$1.99
  • $5.49 in Calling Credits$4.99
  • $4.99 in textPlus Credit$4.99
14 purchases

Burner

Subscriptions10
  • 1 Line Subscription (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • 1 Line Subscription (Monthly)7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Standard 1 Line (Weekly)3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • 1 Line Subscription (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • 3 Line Subscription (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 1 Line Subscription (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Verified Subscription Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Standard 1 Line (Monthly)3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 3 Line Subscription (Monthly)$14.991 Month
  • 1 Line Subscription (Annual)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time4
  • 3 Credit Pack$1.99
  • 8 Credit Pack$4.99
  • 15 Credit Pack$7.99
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  • 25 Credit Pack$11.99

Questions

Is textPlus free?
textPlus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Burner free?
Burner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, textPlus or Burner?
Burner is rated higher. textPlus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 272K ratings, while Burner averages 4.7 from 94K ratings.
Do textPlus or Burner have ads?
textPlus shows ads; Burner does not.
Which is updated more often, textPlus or Burner?
textPlus ships an update monthly, and Burner every 2 weeks. Most recently, textPlus was updated on September 24, 2026 and Burner on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, textPlus or Burner?
textPlus currently peaks at #63 in the App Store charts, and Burner at #9. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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