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.
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.
- 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).
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Burner | We Text + Call + Message Now |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (94K ratings) | 4.7 (545 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 19.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 94K — better | 545 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #9 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 192 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ad Hoc Labs, Inc | Ludmyla Lazarenko |
Customer experience
Burner
We Text + Call + Message Now
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
Burner
- 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
- 3 Credit Pack$1.99
- 8 Credit Pack$4.99
- 15 Credit Pack$7.99
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- 25 Credit Pack$11.99
We Text + Call + Message Now
- 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
- 100 Credits$4.99
- 500 Credits$14.99
- 1000 Credits$24.99
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- 2000 Credits$39.99
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