# Temp Number vs BuroBrain

The clearest difference is monetization model: Temp Number at free with in-app purchases against BuroBrain's subscription. Temp Number also leads on ratings volume (286 vs 4). BuroBrain's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 74%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Temp Number sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and BuroBrain sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BuroBrain holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Temp Number has 286 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Temp Number's written reviews are positive against 100% of BuroBrain's.

Temp Number ships an update every 2 weeks, BuroBrain fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Temp Number | BuroBrain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (286 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temp-number-temphone/id6726997887/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burobrain/id6768369585/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **286** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 141 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TECHOOK, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771079731) | [BuroBrain LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896565290) |

## What reviewers say

### Temp Number

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temp-number-temphone/id6726997887)

Get temporary or renewable phone numbers for calls and texts without using your personal number. Features AI assistance for managing communications and an AI spam shield. Also offers travel eSIMs for global connectivity.

**Highlights:** Temporary disposable phone numbers, Renewable AI-powered phone lines, AI communication modes (Pilot, Co-Pilot, Auto-Pilot), Customizable AI personalities, AI spam shield, Receive SMS for verification, Travel data eSIMs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | Free | one-time |
| New Line | $0.99 | one-time |
| Service Verification | $1.99 | one-time |
| Service Verification | $2.99 | one-time |
| Service Verification Line | $3.99 | one-time |
| New Line | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Hassle-free access to disposable phone numbers
- 👍 Smooth navigation and simple design
- 💰 Reasonably priced
- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 👍 Lots of apps to choose from

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Failing to work in multiple countries
- 🐛 Error 301 issues

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Support for older iOS devices


### BuroBrain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burobrain/id6768369585)

Transform paperwork into actionable insights. Scan, organize, and understand documents like letters and invoices with AI. Automatically detect deadlines and receive calendar reminders to stay on top of your tasks and reduce stress.

**Highlights:** Smart document scanning and OCR, AI summaries for documents, Automatic deadline detection, Calendar reminders for due dates, Status tracking for items, Structured folder organization, Private-first workflow

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BuroBrain Individual. | $10.99 | per month |
| BuroBrain Individual | $10.99 | per month |
| BuroBrain Family. | $19.99 | per month |
| BuroBrain Family | $19.99 | per month |
| Individual Premium Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| Family Premium Yearly | $159.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Temp Number free?

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

### Is BuroBrain free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Temp Number or BuroBrain?

BuroBrain is rated higher. Temp Number averages 4.6 out of 5 from 286 ratings, while BuroBrain averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Temp Number or BuroBrain have ads?

Neither Temp Number nor BuroBrain shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Temp Number or BuroBrain?

Temp Number ships an update every 2 weeks, and BuroBrain fortnightly. Most recently, Temp Number was updated on October 30, 2026 and BuroBrain on October 28, 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.*