Comparison

Burner vs RDN

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

Head to head
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).

About

RDN

Quickly access information and input data using QR code technology. Designed for efficiency, this utility allows users to scan and enter details in under a minute.

Highlights
  • QR code scanning
  • Rapid data entry
  • Information access
  • Efficiency focused design
Features
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Time is your most valuable resource. RDN was built with efficiency in mind. Using our QR Code technology, access information with a quick scan, and enter your data in 60 seconds or less.

Screenshots

Burner4 screens
RDN3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RDN at none against Burner's 10. RDN also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Burner's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (94K vs 6). On price 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. Burner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. RDN asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Burner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Burner has 94K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Burner ships an update every 2 weeks, RDN every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Burner versus RDN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBurnerRDN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (94K ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings94K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#9 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAd Hoc Labs, IncReliability Data Network

Customer experience

Burner

All ratings94,079 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews956 reviews
Positive18.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative75.5%

RDN

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

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

RDN

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Burner

Subscriptions8
  • 1 Line Subscription (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • 1 Line Subscription (Monthly)7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • 1 Line Subscription (Monthly)$9.991 Month
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  • 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
One-time2
  • 3 Credit Pack$1.99
  • 8 Credit Pack$4.99
None

RDN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Burner free?
Burner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RDN free?
RDN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Burner or RDN?
Burner is rated higher. Burner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 94K ratings, while RDN averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Burner or RDN have ads?
Neither Burner nor RDN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Burner or RDN?
Burner ships an update every 2 weeks, and RDN every 4 weeks. Most recently, Burner was updated on November 9, 2026 and RDN on November 2, 2026.

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