5 Best Apps for a Temporary Burner Phone Number
Some of us have at some point used or needed to use a temporary phone number for various reasons. What better way to acquire a temporary phone number than having a burner phone number. Traditionally, you would have to buy a burner phone to get and use a burner phone number.
However, as technology advanced, Android software developers came up with apps that generate phone numbers for people to use. Instead of buying a physical burner phone, you can install one of the burner apps on your current Android device, and get a temporary burner phone number to use.
This piece highlights 5 of the best apps that you could use to get a temporary burner phone number.
Burner – Free Phone Number
Burner is one of the best apps to get a temporary U.S. number for you to use. Using the temporary number, you can call, send, and receive texts from other numbers in the U.S and Canada. With the multiline subscription feature that is available in the app, you can have up to three numbers. Also, when you are done using the burn number, you can easily get rid of it.
Sideline – Free Phone Number
Preferred for business situations, Sideline is another free and easy to install app that allows you to get a second number on your existing phone. With the app, you will not have to receive business calls and messages on your primary phone number. You can customize your own number depending on the local area code you are operating in. The app features an auto-reply feature that sends an automatic message to your clients in case you miss a call on your new number. You can also use one burn number on multiple devices so that your team can have access to the number.
Hushed – Second Phone Number – Calling and Texting
Just like the above-described apps, Hushed allows you to have a second phone number for texting and calling. Using Hushed, you can get localized numbers from more than 60 countries. The app is private and secure as it does not require personal details during sign-up. Also, when making calls, the app uses your new hushed number and never interacts with your original phone number.
Line2 – Second Phone Number
With the Line2 app, you can receive a second number to use on your Android device. With a monthly subscription of $9.99, you can call and text anyone from U.S. or Canada. Alternatively, you can invite other people to join the app and enjoy free calls or texts with other Line2 users. You can also use the app to easily make international calls without having to incur extra international call charges.
CoverMe Private Texting, Calls
As the name suggests, CoverMe is a private messenger app for private calls & texts from a burner number. Using the app, you can hide secret text messages, private call logs, and personal contacts from others. You will receive end-to-end encryption for all your conversations ensuring that your chats remain private. The app also features a private vault to hide your photos, videos, passwords, and other files. You can also hide the CoverMe app from your normal phone apps so that it is not visible from the app drawer.
