# Burner vs Receive SMS verification code

The clearest difference is rating: Burner at 4.7 against Receive SMS verification code's 4.1. Burner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). Receive SMS verification code's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Burner sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Receive SMS verification code sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Burner's written reviews are positive against 0% of Receive SMS verification code's.

Burner ships an update every 2 weeks, Receive SMS verification code every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Burner | Receive SMS verification code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (94K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burner-second-phone-number/id505800761/reviews)** | [4.1 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receive-sms-verification-code/id6453237302/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **94K** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **19.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 192 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ad Hoc Labs, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/505800764) | [Webify LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669025112) |

## What reviewers say

### Burner

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

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Utilities, #70 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


### Receive SMS verification code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receive-sms-verification-code/id6453237302)

This app provides temporary, private virtual phone numbers to receive SMS verification codes for various social media and messaging platforms. It allows users to create accounts without using their personal phone number, ensuring privacy and security. The service offers numbers from numerous countries for broad accessibility.

**Highlights:** Virtual phone numbers, SMS verification codes, Private and non-recycled numbers, Works with WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Supports multiple countries, Account creation without personal number

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Number for SMS verification | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Burner free?

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

### Is Receive SMS verification code free?

Receive SMS verification code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Burner or Receive SMS verification code?

Burner is rated higher. Burner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 94K ratings, while Receive SMS verification code averages 4.1 from 47 ratings.

### Do Burner or Receive SMS verification code have ads?

Receive SMS verification code shows ads; Burner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Burner or Receive SMS verification code?

Burner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Receive SMS verification code every 5 months. Most recently, Burner was updated on September 25, 2026 and Receive SMS verification code on September 13, 2026.

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