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Head-to-head

Text Me vs Burner

Text Me 4.7★ · Free + IAP 40
Winner Burner
Burner 4.7★ · Free + IAP 60

Burner is the better choice for users seeking a more reliable second number experience, despite its higher price point and reported billing issues, as Text Me suffers from significant functionality problems and aggressive paywalls.

Full reviews: Text Me · Burner

Text Me and Burner both offer second phone numbers, but Text Me is plagued by issues like blocked calls, deleted messages, and aggressive paywalls, while Burner, though pricier and with some billing complaints, generally provides more consistent service and features.

Head to head

Features and Functionality edge: BurnerR1R5R7R12
Text Me Text Me users report frequent issues with calls not working, messages not sending or being deleted, and an inability to receive activation codes R1R7R12. Some also complain about the lack of RCS messaging and difficulties changing voicemail greetings R5.
Burner Burner users appreciate the ability to switch numbers easily and the option to pick local area codes R65. However, many report the app is slow, glitchy, and messages take a long time to send or deliver R63R67R69. Some also note a lack of reaction functions and issues with music stopping when using the app R67.
Ease of Use tieR13R25R44R48
Text Me Text Me users find the app generally easy to use when it works, with some positive comments on its interface R44R48. However, issues like being locked out for sending too many messages, inability to click buttons, and needing to reinstall the app detract from ease of use R13R25.
Burner Burner is described as simple and intuitive by some R65. However, many users find it clunky, slow to open, and slow to process messages, making the user experience frustrating R63R67R69. Some also find it confusing to manage multiple numbers or identify callers .
Reliability and Performance tieR1R7R13R19
Text Me Text Me's reliability is a major concern, with numerous reports of calls not going through, texts failing to send, accounts being limited for spamming, and numbers disappearing despite payment R1R7R13R19. Network issues and glitches are also mentioned .
Burner Burner also faces reliability issues, with messages not always sending or being delivered, and the app being slow and glitchy R67R69. Some users report accounts being banned without explanation or numbers being limited .
Price and Value tieR3R4R16R19
Text Me Text Me users frequently complain about aggressive paywalls and unexpected charges, stating the app is not truly free R3R4R16. Many feel it's expensive, especially when forced to subscribe for activation codes or to avoid ads R16. Some also report being charged twice or losing paid numbers R19R47.
Burner Burner users generally find the app's prices reasonable for the service, especially for those needing a second number for work or privacy . However, a significant number of complaints revolve around billing issues, with users being charged immediately after starting a 'free trial' or continuing to be billed after cancellation R62R64R73.
Customer Support tieR25R40R47R57
Text Me Text Me users report a lack of customer support, with no email contact for issues and problems like lost numbers or failed purchases going unresolved R25R40R47R57.
Burner Burner users also struggle with customer support, describing it as non-existent or unhelpful, with AI-generated help pages being worthless . Some report being directed to Apple Support for refunds, which is also seen as unhelpful .
Pick Text Me if

You need a free option for occasional use and are willing to tolerate numerous ads, potential paywalls, and intermittent service issues R48.

Pick Burner if

You prioritize having a reliable second number for privacy, work, or online dating, are comfortable with a paid subscription, and can overlook occasional app slowness and the risk of billing issues R65.

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative reviews related to billing and functionality, making it difficult to definitively declare a winner in those dimensions. Burner's negative reviews are heavily skewed towards billing issues during free trials, while Text Me's are more about core functionality and aggressive monetization tactics.

Frequently asked

Is Text Me truly free?
No, Text Me is not truly free; users report encountering paywalls for essential features like receiving certain texts or activation codes, and being forced to subscribe at rates like $29.99 a month to access messages R3R4R16.
Does Burner offer a free trial, and is it reliable?
Burner offers a free trial, but many users report being charged immediately or continuing to be billed after cancellation, with charges up to $16.99 or $100 for a yearly plan, making the reliability of the free trial questionable R62R64R73R82.
What are the common issues with Text Me's service?
Text Me users commonly report being unable to receive or make calls, messages not sending or being deleted, accounts being limited for suspected spamming after minimal use, and paid numbers disappearing R1R7R12R13.
How does Burner perform for texting and calling?
Burner generally works for texting and calling, with users appreciating features like local area codes and easy number switching, but many experience significant slowness, glitches, and messages taking a long time to send or deliver R63R65R67R69.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] Text Me 1/5 · US Doesn’t work: I’ve been unable to receive or make calls despite paying premium for months now this app is honestly trash
  2. [R5] Text Me 5/5 · US No RCS only SMS: Wish it had RCS messaging
  3. [R7] Text Me 1/5 · US Does not work: I cannot get calls out. Worked ok first 5 months, suddenly stopped working
  4. [R12] Text Me 3/5 · US Rating: Don’t like how my messages get deleted & can never get them back but other than that I’d recommend my friend
  5. [R13] Text Me 1/5 · US Can’t send too many messages will lock you out: Literally just texting one friend and if you send too many texts in a row it locks you out for 24 hours. Even just to the same friend! Very annoying
  6. [R25] Text Me 1/5 · US Buggy App: Can’t click any buttons in the app. It just flashes at me. No support and i lost my number despite paying every month
  7. [R44] Text Me 5/5 · US Nice extra number: Good quality for an extra number to use
  8. [R48] Text Me 4/5 · US not a bot this is honestly a nice app!!: i mean i hardly got this app this hour but it works like a charm especially because i was blocked by someone on my real number... lol but anyway its okay that theres ads i know theyre meant to be in your face but it shouldnt be where youre typing it makes it to where so much stuff is going on but who knows maybe the app could be worse i barely got it but im
  9. [R19] Text Me 1/5 · US Used to be good not anymore: I’ve had this app for years and paid the $20 a year to keep my number all of a sudden my number is gone and I just paid my 20 in May
  10. [R3] Text Me 3/5 · US Texting app: It kinda sucks that people got to pay extra fees to be able to use these texting apps. But it is what it is…
  11. [R4] Text Me 1/5 · US Awful app: This app has a pay wall. I order to get certain texts you need to upgrade. Not free at all. Dumb horrible app that takes advantage of people who are trying to get messages, and they want you to allow tracking? Scammers.
  12. [R16] Text Me 1/5 · US It’s very expensive: It’s not free . The moment you get any sort of activation code or verification code they will block the code and force you to subscribe at $29.99 a month just to read it .
  13. [R40] Text Me 1/5 · US Text failed: I’m not able to text for more than 24 hours now you really need to fix your app, no customer support and I just subscribed yesterday again
  14. [R47] Text Me 1/5 · US You charged me twice: Kindly refund, for you charged me twice. Why do you not have an email for someone to reach you in case of such issues?
  15. [R57] Text Me 2/5 · US Customer Service is Non Existent: I’ve had a TextMe subscription for about 5 months and use it mainly to call the USA from Panama and to receive 2 factor identification texts. The texts work great, the calls not so much. I’ve contacted customer service about the issue and the answer is “ our security system has paused your calling capabilities and we do not know when calling will be available. “ T
  16. [R62] Burner 5/5 · US Don’t do free trial: I did like this app quite a lot until it charged me for a subscription to a free trial that i had cancelled right after subscribing to it, almost a week later and now its causing disruptions to my whole phone !!
  17. [R64] Burner 1/5 · US Stole $16.99 from me and lied: Do not use this app they will say you have a trial but as soon as you download the app, they will cancel the trial and charge you automatically. I use this app for like 15 minutes and didn’t like that user interface so I deleted it off my phone the next day I can’t download apps because all of a sudden they charged me $16.99
  18. [R73] Burner 1/5 · US Scam cancellation: I didn’t want this subscription and never did y’all’s FREE APP WOULD LET ME CONTINUE WITH OUT A FREE TRIAL WHEN. I seen it was a yearly and 100$ I instantly cancelled but still being charged I want my money and would let to stop being charged for something I never intended on using
  19. [R82] Burner 1/5 · US Cancelled subscription still charged: I select a 3 day trial. I cancel the subscription the first day after downloading. I get charged $14.99 anyway. Not happy about it.
  20. [R63] Burner 3/5 · US App way too slow: I like the app it’s just SUPER slow. Also wont alert you that you have a text unless the person’s number is saved. Could be better but overall it serves its purpose.
  21. [R65] Burner 5/5 · US Amazing service: I needed to respond to a text from my builder after closing, but didn’t want him to have my new phone number. This app worked perfectly. Simple, intuitive layout, and they even let you pick from a variety of local area codes. 5/5
  22. [R67] Burner 2/5 · US Glitchy, slow, and lacks functionality: Not a fan so far. If you’re using this for online dating privacy/screening, be aware that it has no reaction function, which is standard on both iPhone and Android. It’s also incredibly, frustratingly slow. This is the only app I have where it takes several seconds to register typed characters. Dictation is a little better, but frankly if this doesn’t resolv
  23. [R69] Burner 3/5 · US Works but clunky: I have been using this app for about a month now or so, and it is very slow to open, very slow to download messages, and send them out. I find that it’s very clunky. I have an iPhone 13 Pro Max and it takes about 20 seconds just to start the program. To send out messages and receive, it probably takes about another 20 seconds for each action. I’ve use other numbers, including Goo

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store