Report updated Mar 30, 2026
Burner: Second Phone Number
v7.4.0Privacy-conscious individuals, online marketplace users, and professionals needing to separate personal and work communications.
What Is Burner: Second Phone Number?
Launched Apr 1, 2012
Updated Mar 2026
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Create and burn multiple phone numbers for temporary or long-term use to protect identity
Built-in VPN service to ensure private browsing and block trackers
Smart voicemail technology powered by Phone.ai to manage and filter messages
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate privacy and anonymity, but report billing and subscription fraud.”
What Users Love
It's useful for privacy reasons.
Great way to screen calls and texts.
Pain Points
Charged after cancellation
Impossible to stop recurring charges
High confidence · 99 reviews available
How is it ranked?
| Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Grossing | #10 | |
| Free | #84 | ▼3 |
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Strong brand recognition
- Effective core value proposition
- High grossing performance
Cons
- Aggressive/unclear billing practices
- Technical instability
- Poor customer support responsiveness
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Expansion into SMB market
- Improving billing transparency to regain trust
- Capitalizing on privacy-first trends
Market Threats
- Native OS privacy features
- Regulatory scrutiny
- Competitors with better reliability
What are the key takeaways?
Burner: Second Phone Number is a frustrating utilities app that is available. With a 4.6/5 rating from 172.2K reviews, it frustrates many users from users. Users particularly appreciate privacy and anonymity, though billing and subscription fraud remains a common concern.
Best for: Privacy-conscious individuals, online marketplace users, and professionals needing to separate personal and work communications.
How much does it cost?
Model: subscription
Uses a high-conversion trial model followed by tiered subscription pricing, emphasizing long-term value through annual discounts and premium feature gating.
iOS Version
7.4.0
Android Version
7.6.0.3224.265731618
Release Date
Apr 1, 2012
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
Ad Hoc Labs, Inc