# Burner vs Softphone4b!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Softphone4b! at none against Burner's 10. Softphone4b! also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Burner's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 17 months) and chart position (#7 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Burner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Softphone4b! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Burner ships an update fortnightly, Softphone4b! every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Burner | Softphone4b! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (94K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burner-second-phone-number/id505800761/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **94K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 194 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ad Hoc Labs, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/505800764) | [netplus.ch SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/699562401) |

## What reviewers say

### Burner

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Utilities, #76 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Create and manage temporary phone numbers for calls and texts, keeping your personal number private. Use different numbers for various aspects of your life and delete them when no longer needed. Block spam and set quiet hours for uninterrupted peace.

**Highlights:** Temporary phone numbers, Private calling and texting, Spam blocking, Customizable quiet hours, Number deletion, Separate conversations

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Line Subscription (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Line Subscription (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| 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 |
| 3 Credit Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 8 Credit Pack | $4.99 | 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


### Softphone4b!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/softphone4b/id1483784795)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Burner free?

Burner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Softphone4b! free?

Softphone4b! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Burner or Softphone4b! have ads?

Neither Burner nor Softphone4b! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Burner or Softphone4b!?

Burner ships an update fortnightly, and Softphone4b! every 17 months. Most recently, Burner was updated on November 13, 2026 and Softphone4b! on November 11, 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.*