# Burner vs Verify Code

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Burner | Verify Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (94K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burner-second-phone-number/id505800761/reviews)** | [4.5 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verify-code-cloud-number/id6739485531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **94K** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | 19.2% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 192 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ad Hoc Labs, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/505800764) | [锐栋 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745576692) |

## What reviewers say

### Burner

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

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Utilities, #71 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


### Verify Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verify-code-cloud-number/id6739485531)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 18 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 45 coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 98 coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 198 coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 298 coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| 648 coins | $99.99 | one-time |


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