Comparison

Burner vs We Text + Call + Message Now

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

We Text + Call + Message Now

Obtain a secondary virtual phone number for your device to manage personal and business communications separately. This app allows you to make and receive calls and texts, protecting your privacy and avoiding the need for a new SIM card or contract.

Highlights
  • Get a virtual second phone number
  • Make and receive calls and SMS
  • Separate personal and work life
  • Protect privacy from spam
  • Choose US numbers by region
  • Low-cost international calls
Features
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Get a second number for business and personal calls and SMS!  Second number on your iPhone. A virtual number instead of a real one is useful for protecting privacy. Separate your personal life and work.  The WeCall app is great for announcements, dating, travel and business, registration in online services, ordering a taxi or booking and rental services. CALLS AND SMS Using the application, you can purchase a virtual number, receive and make calls, send and receive messages and images. REAL SECOND PHONE NUMBER The number works without purchasing a SIM card, without concluding contracts with operators. You can also use a second number to securely separate work and personal communications and protect your privacy from spam.We provide virtual numbers in the United States, you can choose any region and state, depending on your need. CHEAP APP FOR CALLING AND TEXTING MESSAGES You can use a second number over 3G/4G/5G/WIFI to save money on phone calls. We provide access to international phone calls and SMS at low prices.Sending messages may be limited depending on the country or type of number to which messages are sent. CREDIT PACKAGE If the credits included in the subscription are not enough for you, you can always purchase additional packages with credits for 100, 500, 1000 or 2000 credits. SUBSCRIPTION PLANS For your convenience, we have made several plans: from a weekly subscription to a 6-month subscription. When you subscribe, we assign you a number of your choice, which is assigned to you for the entire duration of your subscription. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable • You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by turning off auto-renewal through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. IMPORTANT Take full responsibility when using virtual numbers. Do not use numbers for fraudulent purposes, spam, scam or other illegal activities. If you have any question/problem/suggestion for the second number app, feel free to contact us hello@wecallapp.com Terms of Use: https://api.wecallapp.com/tos.html Privacy Policy: https://api.wecallapp.com/policy.html

Screenshots

Burner4 screens
We Text + Call + Message Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Burner at free with in-app purchases against We Text + Call + Message Now's subscription. Burner also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (94K vs 545). We Text + Call + Message Now's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 We Text + Call + Message Now sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Burner against 4.7 for We Text + Call + Message Now. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Burner has 94K ratings behind it against 545, 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 0% of We Text + Call + Message Now's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Burner ships an update every 2 weeks, We Text + Call + Message Now every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Burner versus We Text + Call + Message Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBurnerWe Text + Call + Message Now
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (94K ratings)4.7 (545 ratings)
Positive reviews19.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings94K — better545
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#9 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size192 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAd Hoc Labs, IncLudmyla Lazarenko

Customer experience

Burner

All ratings93,741 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews920 reviews
Positive19.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative75.3%

We Text + Call + Message Now

All ratings545 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral4.4%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative87.5%

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

We Text + Call + Message Now

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
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  • 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
10 purchases

We Text + Call + Message Now

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Plan$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan for Second Number$7.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$19.991 Month
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  • Monthly Plan for Second Number$19.991 Month
  • 3 Month Plan for Second Number$39.993 Months
  • 6 Months Plan with Trial3 Days trial$49.996 Months
One-time4
  • 100 Credits$4.99
  • 500 Credits$14.99
  • 1000 Credits$24.99
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  • 2000 Credits$39.99

Questions

Is Burner free?
Burner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is We Text + Call + Message Now free?
We Text + Call + Message Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Burner or We Text + Call + Message Now?
Burner and We Text + Call + Message Now are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 94K and 545 ratings respectively.
Do Burner or We Text + Call + Message Now have ads?
Neither Burner nor We Text + Call + Message Now shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Burner or We Text + Call + Message Now?
Burner ships an update every 2 weeks, and We Text + Call + Message Now every 4 months. Most recently, Burner was updated on September 24, 2026 and We Text + Call + Message Now on September 18, 2026.

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