No. As of October 2026 Burner gives new users a 3-day free trial through Apple or Google, then a paid plan. On burnerapp.com, Standard is $7.99 a month or $47.99 a year and Premium is $12.99 a month or $69.99 a year; app store prices are higher.

Does Burner use my cell minutes?

By default, yes. Burner's app listings say calls use your existing phone service minutes, and they appear on your carrier bill; texts don't use your carrier's SMS plan. AvoCall calls and texts run over Wi-Fi or mobile data.

Can I call other countries with Burner?

No. Burner says its numbers can only call and text US and Canadian numbers, though they still work while you travel if you have data. AvoCall can call a limited list of countries, paid per minute from wallet credit.

Do I need a second SIM card or phone for AvoCall?

No. AvoCall is an app on the iPhone or Android phone you already have. Calls and texts run over Wi-Fi or mobile data, so there is no second SIM and no second device.

Can I get verification codes on an AvoCall number?

Verification-text compatibility varies by sender. Some services send codes to app-based numbers and some do not, so AvoCall never guarantees that a specific code will arrive.

Updated October 2026

AvoCall vs Burner

Choose Burner if you want numbers you can burn or swap whenever you like, several lines at once, or privacy extras bundled into a paid plan. Choose AvoCall if you want a US or Canada number with a free plan to start and calls that run over Wi-Fi or mobile data instead of your cell minutes.

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AvoCall vs Burner at a glance

Burner is a paid privacy app for second phone numbers you can swap or delete ("burn"), sold by subscription with optional prepaid numbers.

AvoCall vs Burner, feature by feature, as of October 2026
Feature	AvoCall	Burner
Free plan	Offered in the Android app to eligible new accounts	No free plan. New users get a 3-day free trial through Apple or Google
Paid plans	AvoCall+: no in-app ads, unlimited US and Canada calls and texts (fair use policy applies), wallet-funded international calling, voicemail transcripts. See current price	On burnerapp.com: Standard $7.99 a month or $47.99 a year, Premium $12.99 a month or $69.99 a year. App store prices are higher (for example $9.99 a month on iOS)
Phone numbers	Local US or Canada numbers. Pick an available number by area code or city	US numbers; you choose the area code
How you get the number	An app on the iPhone or Android phone you already have. No second SIM or device	App on your phone. Optional Dual SIM eSIM line on iPhone (US addresses only)
Calls over Wi-Fi or data	Yes, every call runs over Wi-Fi or mobile data	Calls use your cell plan minutes by default and show on your carrier bill
Texts and picture messages	Texts and picture messages	Texts and picture messages; video messages on Premium, group texts on iPhone only
Voicemail transcription	Included with AvoCall+. The free plan has audio voicemail	Premium plan only, and not yet on Android
International calls	Calls to supported international destinations use wallet credit at the rate shown before you call	Not supported. Burner numbers work with US and Canadian numbers only
Verification codes	Compatibility varies by sender and is never guaranteed	Burner says most verification systems accept its numbers, but short codes are not compatible
Keeping your number	Kept while you subscribe to AvoCall+. Free numbers can be released after a period of inactivity	Burn a number any time; number swaps are limited by plan
Bring your current number	Not currently offered. You pick a new number	Port out only; porting in isn't supported
Sign-up	Verify with your mobile number. No government ID check	Your main US, Canadian or Australian cell number, or Apple or Google sign-in
Apps	iPhone and Android	iPhone and Android; no calling or texting on web or desktop

Burner details as of October 2026, taken from Burner's own pricing and help pages (listed under Sources below). Plans and prices change, so check with Burner before you pay.

Where Burner is better

Burn a number any time to delete it and its history, or swap to a new one (swaps are limited by plan).
Plans with several lines, from 3 up to 100 on iPhone.
Premium bundles privacy extras such as a VPN and data-broker removal.
Spam filtering is on by default, plus auto-reply and do-not-disturb tools.

Where AvoCall is better

A free, ad-supported plan. Burner has a 3-day trial, then a paid plan.
Calls run over Wi-Fi or mobile data inside the app. Burner calls use your cell plan minutes by default.
Canadian numbers as well as US ones. Burner's pages describe choosing a US area code.
Voicemail transcripts with AvoCall+ on both iPhone and Android. Burner's transcription is Premium only and not yet on Android.

Who should pick which

Burner

Pick Burner if you want throwaway numbers for short-term use, such as marketplace listings or dating, want to swap numbers regularly, or need many lines. Burner positions itself around privacy and anonymity.

AvoCall

Pick AvoCall if you want one US or Canada second number that stays put on the phone you already have, works over Wi-Fi or data, and can start on a free plan.

AvoCall vs Burner: FAQ

Is Burner free?: No. As of October 2026 Burner gives new users a 3-day free trial through Apple or Google, then a paid plan. On burnerapp.com, Standard is $7.99 a month or $47.99 a year and Premium is $12.99 a month or $69.99 a year; app store prices are higher.
Does Burner use my cell minutes?: By default, yes. Burner's app listings say calls use your existing phone service minutes, and they appear on your carrier bill; texts don't use your carrier's SMS plan. AvoCall calls and texts run over Wi-Fi or mobile data.
Can I call other countries with Burner?: No. Burner says its numbers can only call and text US and Canadian numbers, though they still work while you travel if you have data. AvoCall can call a limited list of countries, paid per minute from wallet credit.
Do I need a second SIM card or phone for AvoCall?: No. AvoCall is an app on the iPhone or Android phone you already have. Calls and texts run over Wi-Fi or mobile data, so there is no second SIM and no second device.
Can I get verification codes on an AvoCall number?: Verification-text compatibility varies by sender. Some services send codes to app-based numbers and some do not, so AvoCall never guarantees that a specific code will arrive.

Get a second number on the phone you already have

Pick a US or Canada number by area code or city, then call and text over Wi-Fi or mobile data. Start free, or choose AvoCall+.

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