Best Temp Phone Number Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good temp phone number apps. We benchmark 250+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Temp Phone Number Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1TextNow: Call + Text UnlimitedTextNow: Call + Text UnlimitedFree4.8★ (928K)YesYesNov 2026
2Text Free: Second Phone NumberText Free: Second Phone NumberFree4.7★ (613K)YesYesNov 2026
3Temp Number - 2nd Phone NumberTemp Number - 2nd Phone NumberFree3.6★ (23)YesYesOct 2026
4Burner: Second Phone NumberBurner: Second Phone NumberFree4.7★ (94K)NoYesNov 2026
5Temp Number - Receive SMSTemp Number - Receive SMSFree3.7★ (23)YesNoNov 2026
6SMS Virtual - Receive SMSSMS Virtual - Receive SMSFree4.6★ (30K)NoYesNov 2026
7Temp Number – Receive SMSTemp Number – Receive SMSFree2.3★ (3)YesYesOct 2026
8Temp Number - Receive SMS NowTemp Number - Receive SMS NowFree5.0★ (1)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Temp Phone Number

TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited#1

TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited by TextNow, Inc.

Phone Number & Data Plans
Editor's Choice
🌐 Social Networking
4.8😞(928K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#9in Social Networking
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This app provides free nationwide calling and texting on a 5G network with no monthly bills or contracts. It offers a free local phone number or allows you to keep your own, with flexible data plans and low-cost international calling options.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Free service
  • 🔒 Ability to keep number
  • 👍 Convenient for secondary number
  • 👍 Works on multiple devices
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🐛 Unreliable call/text delivery
  • 🐛 Slow and laggy performance
  • 🔍 Lack of customer support
  • 💸 Expensive subscription
  • 📢 Intrusive ads
  • 🔑 Account suspension/termination issues
Text Free: Second Phone Number#2

Text Free: Second Phone Number by Pinger, Inc.

Texting, Call and 2nd Line Now
Strong Contender
🌐 Social Networking
4.7😞(613K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#13in Social Networking
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This app provides a free, local phone number for unlimited calling and texting over WiFi. It supports sending various media types, custom tones, and wallpapers. An optional upgrade offers an ad-free experience and enhanced features like verification code access.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 👍 Convenient to use
  • 💡 Helpful for international calls/texts
  • 👍 Reliable service

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy, freezes, and crashes
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 💸 Paid subscription required for full functionality
  • 📢 Excessive, intrusive ads
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with number sharing
Temp Number - 2nd Phone Number#3

Temp Number - 2nd Phone Number by TSOFT LLC

Secure temporary phone numbers
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
3.6(23 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Get secure, disposable phone numbers for online verification and SMS reception. Protect your personal number from spam and privacy breaches while using various platforms seamlessly. Offers both free and paid options for global coverage.

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FAQ about Temp Phone Number

What are the best temp phone number apps for iPhone?
TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited tops our temp phone number apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 928K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top temp phone number apps we rank are free to download, including TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited and Text Free: Second Phone Number.
TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ temp phone number apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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