Hushed is for second numbers. TwinNumber is a mobile line to keep.
Hushed gives you private numbers for a few days or for longer, in a phone app. TwinNumber is a U.S. mobile line for the accounts and codes you want to keep.
Side by side
| At a glance | TwinNumber | Hushed |
|---|---|---|
| Line type | Mobile | VoIP |
| Price | $30 per 3 months or $100 a year, per number | Unlimited local from $6.99/month; prepaid from $7.99/month |
| Numbers from | U.S. | U.S., Canada, U.K. and Puerto Rico |
| Where you use it | Any web browser | The Hushed app on a phone or tablet |
| Where it works | 150+ countries; no U.S. SIM needed | Most countries; not offered in some (Hushed lists them) |
| When a plan ends | Number held 30 days if a renewal fails | Prepaid numbers expire; often restorable within 7 days, not guaranteed |
Facts about Hushed come from its own website, checked on Oct 22, 2026. Prices and rules change; check theirs before you decide.
What actually differs
The three differences between TwinNumber and Hushed that matter most for verification codes.
Mobile, not VoIP
Hushed says its numbers are not guaranteed to work for third-party verification and asks you to check whether a service accepts VoIP. A TwinNumber is registered as mobile.
More time if a payment fails
A prepaid Hushed number expires at the end of its plan; Hushed says it can typically be restored within 7 days, but doesn't guarantee it. If a TwinNumber renewal fails, the number is held for 30 days.
In your browser
To use a Hushed number you need the Hushed app on a phone or tablet. TwinNumber works in any web browser, and texts and codes arrive in your inbox there.
When Hushed is the better choice
If you want a number for a few days or weeks, a Canadian or U.K. number, or unlimited local calling and texting in a phone app, Hushed is built for that.
Questions
Is a Hushed number a mobile number?
Hushed numbers work over the internet, and Hushed asks you to check with each service whether a VoIP number can be used. A TwinNumber is registered as mobile.
Can I use a Hushed number for bank or app verification?
Hushed says its numbers aren't guaranteed to work for third-party verification, for example with banks and social media. TwinNumber's mobile line type passes the check that turns VoIP away, though each service still sets its own rules.
Can I get a Canadian or U.K. number?
Not on TwinNumber: its numbers are U.S. mobile numbers. Hushed offers numbers from the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Puerto Rico.
How much does texting cost on TwinNumber?
Receiving texts is free. Sending starts at $0.02, and every plan includes $1 a month of texting credit.
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