# Burner vs MetrizedTimer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MetrizedTimer at none against Burner's 14. MetrizedTimer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Burner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#9 vs unranked). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Burner sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MetrizedTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Burner | MetrizedTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (94K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burner-second-phone-number/id505800761/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **94K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 194 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ad Hoc Labs, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/505800764) | [Salman Hossain Saif](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845783174) |

## What reviewers say

### Burner

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Utilities, #83 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


### MetrizedTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metrizedtimer/id6759239715)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Burner free?

Burner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MetrizedTimer free?

MetrizedTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Burner or MetrizedTimer have ads?

MetrizedTimer shows ads; Burner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Burner or MetrizedTimer?

Burner ships an update every 2 weeks, and MetrizedTimer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Burner was updated on October 27, 2026 and MetrizedTimer on October 6, 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.*