# Burner vs Second Texting Number

Burner and Second Texting Number both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of Second Texting Number's written reviews are positive against 19% of Burner's. Second Texting Number also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Burner's advantage is chart position (#7 vs unranked) and ratings volume (94K vs 17K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Burner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Second Texting Number sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 Burner against 4.6 for Second Texting Number. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Burner has 94K ratings behind it against 17K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 19% of Burner's written reviews are positive against 61% of Second Texting Number's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Burner | Second Texting Number |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (94K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burner-second-phone-number/id505800761/reviews)** | [4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-texting-numberunlisted/id539640635/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **94K** | 17K |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews | **60.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 194 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ad Hoc Labs, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/505800764) | [FathomTel, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482732721) |

## What reviewers say

### Burner

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Utilities, #90 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 (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


### Second Texting Number

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-texting-numberunlisted/id539640635)

Protect your personal number by using a private, disposable phone number for calls and texts. Choose your own number in any area code and receive verification codes without revealing your identity. Manage your privacy with features like auto-response and custom voicemail.

**Highlights:** Unlimited texting and calling, Choose your own number, Protect your privacy, Receive verification codes, Separate contacts, Auto-response, Custom voicemail

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlisted Number: Pay as You Go | $5.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Texting + Calling | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Texting + Calling | $14.99 | per month |
| Second Texting Number | $17.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Talk + Text | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Talk + Text | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Texting & Calling | $39.99 | per month |
| 100 Text Messages | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pay as You Go (Prepay 1 Month) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Change Your Number | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable service
- 🔒 Maintains privacy
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for business/personal separation
- 🚀 Clear audio quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy/buggy performance
- ⚠️ Unreliable number availability
- 💰 Expensive pricing
- 🔒 Difficult to delete account
- ⚠️ Unexpected charges/billing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Texts not being received
- Accounts being blocked/restricted without explanation
- Purchased numbers not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to log out of devices
- International calling/texting support
- Group messaging functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Burner free?

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

### Is Second Texting Number free?

Second Texting Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Burner or Second Texting Number?

Burner is rated higher. Burner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 94K ratings, while Second Texting Number averages 4.6 from 17K ratings.

### Do Burner or Second Texting Number have ads?

Neither Burner nor Second Texting Number shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Burner or Second Texting Number?

Burner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Second Texting Number every 2 weeks. Most recently, Burner was updated on November 8, 2026 and Second Texting Number on November 8, 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.*