Ghost vs Burner
Burner and Ghost both give you a private second number on your iPhone. Burner is cheaper if you want one number. Ghost costs more and includes up to 5 numbers plus the tools to run them separately.
- Burner: $7.99/mo on its website for one number
- Ghost: $60 every 2 months for up to 5 numbers
- Voicemail transcripts are Premium on Burner, included on Ghost
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Ghost and Burner side by side
| Ghost | Burner | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $60 every 2 months | Standard $7.99/mo or $47.99/yr on the web ($9.99/mo in the App Store). Premium $12.99/mo or $69.99/yr on the web. |
| Numbers | Up to 5 included | 1 per standard plan |
| Unlimited calls and texts | Yes | Yes |
| Voicemail transcripts | Included | Premium plan |
| Business hours | Per number | Quiet hours |
| Auto-reply | Yes | Yes |
| Text signature | Per number | Not listed |
| Where calls go | Over Wi-Fi or data in the Ghost app | Uses your carrier minutes, per Burner's App Store listing |
| Numbers available | 200+ US and Canadian area codes | US and Canada (not Puerto Rico) |
| Apps | iPhone and web | iPhone and Android |
| App Store rating | 4.6 (7.7k reviews) | 4.7 (94k reviews) |
Burner facts from burnerapp.com/pricing, Burner support articles, and its App Store listing, checked 2026-09-26.
Choose Burner if
- You want one number at the lowest monthly price.
- You're on Android.
- You want the extras on Burner Premium, like its VPN or reverse lookup.
Choose Ghost if
- You want more than one number. Ghost includes up to 5 on one plan, where one Burner standard plan covers one.
- You want each number to behave differently: its own business hours, auto-reply, text signature, and notification settings.
- You want voicemail transcripts without upgrading to a premium tier.
- You want to text from a browser as well as your phone.
Price, honestly
For a single number, Burner costs less: $7.99 a month on its website versus Ghost's $60 every 2 months. The math changes when you want several numbers. Ghost's price covers up to 5, each with its own settings, so if you'd otherwise pay for several single-line plans, compare the total.
Switching from Burner to Ghost
You can run both while you switch. Get a Ghost number in the same area code, update your listings or share it with contacts, and cancel Burner when the old number goes quiet. Burner says numbers can be released when a subscription ends, so move anything important before you cancel.
Ghost can't be used for 911 or emergency calls, so keep your regular line for those.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ghost cheaper than Burner?
Not for one number. Burner's standard plan is $7.99 a month on its website. Ghost is $60 every 2 months and includes up to 5 numbers.
Can I keep my Burner number if I switch?
Ghost gives you a new number rather than moving your Burner number. Check Burner's own help center about porting before you cancel.
Do Ghost and Burner work for 911?
No. Both say their numbers can't be used for 911. Keep your regular line for emergencies.
Which one has better reviews?
Both are rated highly in the App Store: Burner 4.7 from about 94,000 reviews and Ghost 4.6 from about 7,700, as of September 2026.
Sources (checked 2026-09-26)
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