# Burner vs We Text + Call + Message Now

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Burner | We Text + Call + Message Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (94K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burner-second-phone-number/id505800761/reviews) | [4.7 (545 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/we-text-plus-call-plus-message-now/id6465745750/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **94K** | 545 |
| Positive reviews | **19.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 192 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ad Hoc Labs, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/505800764) | [Ludmyla Lazarenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706733444) |

## What reviewers say

### Burner

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Utilities, #72 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


### We Text + Call + Message Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/we-text-plus-call-plus-message-now/id6465745750)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan for Second Number | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan for Second Number | $19.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Plan for Second Number | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Plan with Trial | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| 100 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Credits | $39.99 | one-time |


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