Comparison

Burner vs Verify Code

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

Verify Code

This utility app provides temporary phone numbers for receiving verification codes from over 2000 services worldwide. It helps protect your privacy by offering disposable numbers for various online registrations and services.

Highlights
  • Temporary verification code reception
  • Support for 200+ countries and regions
  • Support for 2000+ app services
  • Code receiving service
  • Short-term rental service
  • Long-term rental service
Features
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An application tool that can protect your privacy and security. Temporary verification code number resources are rich, supporting 200+ countries and regions and thousands of service applications. [Functional highlights] - Support 200+ countries and regions - Support 2000+ App services - Temporary verification code reception - Code receiving service - Short-term rental service - Long-term rental service

Screenshots

Burner4 screens
Verify Code3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Burner at none against Verify Code's shown. Burner also leads on ratings volume (94K vs 43) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Verify Code's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 19%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Verify Code sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Burner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Burner has 94K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of Burner's written reviews are positive against 50% of Verify Code's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Burner ships an update every 2 weeks, Verify Code monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Burner versus Verify Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBurnerVerify Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (94K ratings) — better4.5 (43 ratings)
Positive reviews19.2% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings94K — better43
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#10 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size192 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAd Hoc Labs, Inc锐栋 吴

Customer experience

Burner

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

Verify Code

All ratings43 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Verify Code

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
6 purchases

Verify Code

One-time6
  • 18 coins$2.99
  • 45 coins$5.99
  • 98 coins$14.99
Show 3 more
  • 198 coins$29.99
  • 298 coins$39.99
  • 648 coins$99.99

Questions

Is Burner free?
Burner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Verify Code free?
Verify Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Burner or Verify Code?
Burner is rated higher. Burner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 94K ratings, while Verify Code averages 4.5 from 43 ratings.
Do Burner or Verify Code have ads?
Verify Code shows ads; Burner does not.
Which is updated more often, Burner or Verify Code?
Burner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Verify Code monthly. Most recently, Burner was updated on September 25, 2026 and Verify Code on August 23, 2026.

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