Throwaway: Second Number
Throwaway Technologies, Ltd. Utilities iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Throwaway: Second Number is a free Utilities app for iPhone and iPad by Throwaway Technologies, Ltd. Rated 5.0/5 from 1 ratings. Requires iOS 18.
- Rating
- 5.0
- 1 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 17 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Oct 23
- 2026 · v1.0.4
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About Throwaway: Second Number
Text from a separate number. Keep yours safe. Throwaway gives you a second U.S. number for SMS texting, right on your iPhone. Choose an available area code and start texting without sharing your personal number. KEEP YOUR REAL NUMBER SAFE • Use a separate number for sign-ups and new contacts • Keep Throwaway conversations separate from your personal texts • Keep your existing phone number and carrier unchanged FLEXIBLE CONTROLS • Mute your Throwaway number when you need quiet • Block unwanted senders • Easily export selected contacts back to your iPhone • See your balance at a glance PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No ads. No tracking. • Your message history and in-app contacts stay on this iPhone, not on our servers. Delete the app, and they are gone. • SMS delivery still requires Throwaway and telecom providers to process messages. Providers and carriers may retain message content or metadata under their own policies. BUILT FOR iOS • Fast, native interface • Dark Mode and Light Mode • Larger Text and VoiceOver support PLANS AND BILLING • Monthly or Quarterly: Choose the plan that works for you. • Additional messages available when you need them • Apple billing: Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. IMPORTANT TO KNOW • U.S. only: U.S. customers and U.S. numbers only • SMS texting only. No MMS, photos, videos, iMessage, or group chats • No phone calls or voicemail • Emergency services are not supported, including 911 calling and emergency SMS. • Message history and in-app contacts are stored locally and cannot be recovered by Throwaway after you delete the app. • Daily 200-message sending limit • SMS verification codes are not guaranteed. Some apps and banks may not deliver login or verification codes to Throwaway numbers. • Number transfers not supported Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
What’s new
Version 1.0.4 · Updated October 23, 2026
Fixed • An issue that could prevent account deletion when using Sign in with Apple. Improved • Number reactivation and recovery from interrupted purchases. • Area code selection and search. • Onboarding and privacy information. • Additional reliability and usability improvements.
App privacy
The developer, Throwaway Technologies, Ltd., reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Contact Info: Email Address, Phone Number
- User Content: Emails or Text Messages
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- Usage Data: Other Usage Data
- Diagnostics: Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
Used for: App Functionality
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