# Burner vs SMSCodes.io

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Burner | SMSCodes.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (94K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burner-second-phone-number/id505800761/reviews)** | [4.1 (233 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smscodesio/id1574921498/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **94K** | 233 |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews | **78.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 194 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ad Hoc Labs, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/505800764) | [IBBCBB Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668842994) |

## What reviewers say

### Burner

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Utilities, #78 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


### SMSCodes.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smscodesio/id1574921498)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recharge $5.00 | $5.99 | one-time |
| $5.00 SMSCT Tokens | $5.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $10.00 | $11.99 | one-time |
| $10.00 SMSCT Tokens | $11.99 | one-time |
| $20.00 SMSCT Tokens | $23.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $20.00 | $23.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $50.00 | $59.99 | one-time |
| $50.00 SMSCT Tokens | $59.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $100.00 | $119.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $200.00 | $239.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $300.00 | $349.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $500.00 | $599.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


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