Comparison

Burner vs Lightrium

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

Lightrium

Features
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A self-sustaining lighting 
solution for your home. The Lightrium lamp captures sunlight, storing it to light your home at night. This app allows you to control your Lightrium lamp. - Personalize your lamp Take a photo & name your lamp. - Adjust brightness Manage your lighting to suit your mood and needs. - Charging status View battery charging in real-time. - Analytics Monitor PV tower array, battery performance, and light connectivity.

Screenshots

Burner4 screens
Lightrium4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lightrium at none against Burner's 14. Lightrium also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Burner's advantage is chart position (#8 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Lightrium asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Burner ships an update every 2 weeks, Lightrium every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Burner versus Lightrium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBurnerLightrium
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (94K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings94K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#8 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAd Hoc Labs, IncIgnition Design Pty Ltd

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

Lightrium

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
None

Lightrium

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Burner free?
Burner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lightrium free?
Lightrium is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Burner or Lightrium have ads?
Neither Burner nor Lightrium shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Burner or Lightrium?
Burner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lightrium every 4 days. Most recently, Burner was updated on November 1, 2026 and Lightrium on October 27, 2026.

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