Comparison

Burner vs SMSCodes.io

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

SMSCodes.io

Protect your online identity and privacy by verifying accounts with private, temporary phone numbers. Avoid spam and scams by not using your personal number for online sign-ups. Access a variety of countries for SMS and voice verifications.

Highlights
  • Verify online accounts without personal numbers
  • Receive SMS and voice verifications
  • Access numbers from multiple countries
  • Protect against spam and scams
  • Create private and dedicated phone numbers
Features
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Are you worried about identity theft, your privacy and your protection on the internet today? Do you receive unsolicited marketing, scams, spam and get rich quick schemes you never subscribed to? Are you being approached and be-friended on social media platforms by people you have never met? Now you can verify your online accounts without using your personal, work or business telephone numbers. SMSCodes.io provides real numbers for you to create, verify and protect your online accounts and identity. Using our SMS and Voice platforms we offer a wide variety of countries for SMS Verifications and Voice/Call Back Verifications. For business owners you can now have a telephone line presence in a country you are thinking about setting up in before any costly move or studies. SMSCodes.io also provides private and dedicated telephone numbers for use with SMS services and Voice services which you can reserve for as long as you need.

Screenshots

Burner4 screens
SMSCodes.io4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SMSCodes.io at 78% against Burner's 19%. SMSCodes.io also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Burner's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SMSCodes.io sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Burner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Burner has 94K ratings behind it against 233, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of Burner's written reviews are positive against 78% of SMSCodes.io's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Burner ships an update every 2 weeks, SMSCodes.io every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Burner versus SMSCodes.io: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBurnerSMSCodes.io
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (94K ratings) — better4.1 (233 ratings)
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews78.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings94K — better233
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#9 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAd Hoc Labs, IncIBBCBB Inc

Customer experience

Burner

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

SMSCodes.io

All ratings234 ratings
Positive79.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative14.5%
Written reviews160 reviews
Positive78.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative20.0%

User reviews

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

SMSCodes.io

From 233 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and reliable
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Variety of verification services
  • 🔒 Secure and private
  • 🥰 Great customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 💰 Expensive for some users
  • ⏱️ Slow SMS delivery at times
  • 🔒 Withdrawal issues with tokens
  • 🤔 Unclear pricing and policies

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

SMSCodes.io

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Balance not updating correctly
  • Verification codes not received
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Withdrawal transactions stuck in pending

Requested features

5 requests
  • More payment options
  • Improved withdrawal process
  • Expanded country coverage
  • Loyalty program or discounts
  • Easier account management

In-app purchases

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
Show 7 more
  • 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
12 purchases

SMSCodes.io

One-time12
  • Recharge $5.00$5.99
  • $5.00 SMSCT Tokens$5.99
  • Recharge $10.00$11.99
Show 9 more
  • $10.00 SMSCT Tokens$11.99
  • $20.00 SMSCT Tokens$23.99
  • Recharge $20.00$23.99
  • Recharge $50.00$59.99
  • $50.00 SMSCT Tokens$59.99
  • Recharge $100.00$119.99
  • Recharge $200.00$239.99
  • Recharge $300.00$349.99
  • Recharge $500.00$599.99

Questions

Is Burner free?
Burner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SMSCodes.io free?
SMSCodes.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Burner or SMSCodes.io?
Burner is rated higher. Burner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 94K ratings, while SMSCodes.io averages 4.1 from 233 ratings.
Do Burner or SMSCodes.io have ads?
Neither Burner nor SMSCodes.io shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Burner or SMSCodes.io?
Burner ships an update every 2 weeks, and SMSCodes.io every 5 months. Most recently, Burner was updated on October 29, 2026 and SMSCodes.io on October 22, 2026.

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