# magicApp Calling & Messaging vs Burner

magicApp Calling & Messaging and Burner both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 49% of magicApp Calling & Messaging's written reviews are positive against 19% of Burner's. magicApp Calling & Messaging also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Burner's advantage is chart position (#8 vs unranked) and ratings volume (94K vs 26K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. magicApp Calling & Messaging sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for magicApp Calling & Messaging against 4.7 for Burner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26K and 94K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of magicApp Calling & Messaging's written reviews are positive against 19% of Burner's.

magicApp Calling & Messaging ships an update fortnightly, Burner every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | magicApp Calling & Messaging | Burner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicapp-calling-and-messaging/id463926997/reviews) | **[4.7 (94K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burner-second-phone-number/id505800761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26K | **94K** |
| Positive reviews | **49.1% of reviews** | 18.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#8** |
| Size | 67 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MAGICJACK VOIP SERVICES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534194883) | [Ad Hoc Labs, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/505800764) |

## What reviewers say

### magicApp Calling & Messaging

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicapp-calling-and-messaging/id463926997)

Get a second phone number for personal or business use without needing a new SIM card. Enjoy unlimited calling and texting to the U.S. and Canada, even while traveling abroad over Wi-Fi. Manage calls with features like caller ID, voicemail, and call blocking.

**Highlights:** Second phone number, Unlimited U.S. & Canada calling, Unlimited U.S. & Canada texting, Wi-Fi calling for travel, Caller ID, voicemail, call blocking, Choose U.S. area code

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Incoming-only calls + texting | $3.49 | per month |
| Outgoing-only calls + texting | $3.49 | per month |
| Incoming and Outgoing calls | $3.99 | per month |
| magicJack Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| magicJack Canadian | $5.99 | per month |
| $4.99 magicJack International minutes credit | $4.99 | one-time |
| SMS for Canadian Numbers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Texting and SMS upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 magicJack International minutes credit | $9.99 | one-time |
| $20.00 magicJack International minutes credit | $19.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 magicJack International minutes credit | $19.99 | one-time |
| $40.00 magicJack International minutes credit | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Excellent call quality
- 💰 Affordable pricing
- 🌍 Works internationally
- 🔍 Useful for maintaining a US number
- 🤖 Reliable service for over 15 years

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Unreliable connectivity issues
- 🤖 Poor customer support
- 🤖 Deactivation of accounts without notice
- 🤖 Inability to transfer or port out numbers

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes phone when answering calls
- Missed calls not showing up in the app
- Text messages getting deleted or out of order
- Inability to log in or access account
- Subscription issues and billing problems

**Requested features**

- Add support for MMS and texts from short codes
- Implement two-factor authentication for security
- Allow users to sign in on multiple devices
- Provide more ringtone options
- Improve integration with native iOS features


### Burner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burner-second-phone-number/id505800761)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Grossing · Utilities, #75 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Line Subscription (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Line Subscription (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Standard 1 Line (Weekly) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Line Subscription (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Line Subscription (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Line Subscription (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Verified Subscription Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Standard 1 Line (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Line Subscription (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 Line Subscription (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| 3 Credit Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 8 Credit Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15 Credit Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 25 Credit Pack | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is magicApp Calling & Messaging free?

magicApp Calling & Messaging 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, magicApp Calling & Messaging or Burner?

Burner is rated higher. magicApp Calling & Messaging averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Burner averages 4.7 from 94K ratings.

### Do magicApp Calling & Messaging or Burner have ads?

Neither magicApp Calling & Messaging nor Burner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, magicApp Calling & Messaging or Burner?

magicApp Calling & Messaging ships an update fortnightly, and Burner every 2 weeks. Most recently, magicApp Calling & Messaging was updated on October 28, 2026 and Burner on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*