Burner: Second Phone Number


Rating: 4.3	Downloads: 5,000,000+
Category: Communication	Offer by: Ad Hoc Labs, Inc

Burner: Second Phone Number gives users a virtual phone line to protect their main number during sign-ups, temporary work, or when privacy is important. This free app lets you create a temporary number for specific situations without needing to share personal contact details. It’s designed for everyday privacy seekers, online shoppers, or anyone needing separate communication channels.

The key value comes from preventing spam, unwanted marketing, and potential security risks by using Burner instead of primary numbers. It’s especially useful for job applications, online dating profiles, or when verifying services without revealing private contacts. The practical appeal lies in its simplicity — create your number in seconds and manage it directly from your smartphone.

App Features

Virtual Number Creation: Instantly get a working phone number that forwards calls and texts directly to your Burner app. This feature protects your personal number while letting you stay reachable for specific situations like temporary jobs or online verifications.
Spam Protection: The system automatically filters and blocks unwanted messages, reducing clutter in your main inbox. This uses AI-powered algorithms to identify common spam patterns and block malicious numbers before they reach you.
International Reach: Create numbers in multiple countries, useful for communicating with global businesses or services that require local numbers. This solves the barrier of needing to verify with local carriers by simulating international numbers through virtual routing.
Time-Based Expiry: Set your burner number to automatically expire after a chosen duration (e.g., 24 hours). This ensures sensitive numbers disappear after use, ideal for temporary situations like online trials or one-off verifications.
Conversation Management: View, save, and organize messages directly within the app interface without switching between applications. The system intelligently categorizes conversations by sender type (personal, business, unknown) to improve usability and reduce cognitive load.
Seamless Integration: Burner numbers work with most calling platforms and services, allowing calls and texts to function like regular phone numbers. Advanced technical integration with cellular carriers ensures compatibility across all major smartphone models and operating systems.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

Privacy protection
No personal number sharing
Simple interface
Free service with optional paid upgrades

Cons:

Limited number of active lines
Paid features require subscriptions
Carriers sometimes delay incoming calls
Some premium services may not accept burner numbers

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Signal Private Messenger	Focuses on end-to-end encrypted communications with optional number masking features.
Vtext (Vonage)	Offers virtual numbers with call forwarding capabilities for existing phone lines.
Cling	Provides temporary phone numbers that expire after use, ideal for one-time verifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What exactly can I use my Burner: Second Phone Number for?
A: You can use Burner for online sign-ups, temporary jobs, protecting your main number from unwanted contacts, receiving text confirmations without revealing your personal line, or verifying services that require phone verification. It’s especially useful for job applications or dating profiles while keeping your primary number private.

Q: Can I get my Burner number to work internationally?
A: Yes! Burner supports virtual numbers in several countries. When creating your number, simply select your desired country code from the menu. This feature is perfect when you need to appear local for services that require country-specific verification codes.

Q: How much does Burner cost beyond the free version?
A: Burner offers basic features for free while providing optional paid upgrades: the “Boost” subscription removes message filtering, adds call blocking, increases number length limits, and offers premium support — starting at $4.99/month. Pricing varies by region and subscription length, with discounts available for annual plans.

Q: Are there any situations where Burner doesn’t work properly?
A: Burner might not function optimally in some cases: when receiving calls directly to the temporary number from landlines, with certain carrier services in specific international regions, or during app updates. The system typically resolves minor issues automatically but may occasionally require manual refreshing.

Q: Can I use Burner with my existing phone number without replacing it?
A: Absolutely! Burner complements your main number — you never actually “replace” your phone number. Your primary line remains active and separate. Any calls or texts sent to your Burner number will simply forward through to your main phone unless you’ve set specific forwarding rules.