Everything Ghost Can Do
For Your Privacy
Number masking, global delivery, message scheduling, reply links, and pay-as-you-go credits — designed so your real phone number never leaves your hands.
FEATURE DEEP-DIVE
Six Features That Protect Your Privacy
Every feature was built around one principle: your real phone number should never be someone else's property.
Number Masking
Your real number stays 100% hidden
Every message you send routes through Ghost servers before delivery. Recipients see a protected sender ID — your real carrier number, device, and identity are never transmitted.
Global Delivery
100+ countries supported
Send anonymous SMS to recipients across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. Ghost's delivery infrastructure covers 100+ countries with fast, reliable routing.
Message Scheduling
Send at exactly the right time
Draft your message now, deliver it later. Schedule SMS for any future time — perfect for reminders, follow-ups, and time-sensitive communications across time zones.
Reply Links
Two-way conversations, zero exposure
Every Ghost message includes an optional Reply Link — a secure URL recipients can use to respond back to you without your real number ever appearing on their device.
Message History
All sent messages in one place
Ghost keeps a full log of every message you've sent — including delivery status, timestamps, and thread view. Review your communication history any time from within the app.
Pay-As-You-Go Credits
No subscriptions, credits never expire
Buy credits once, use them whenever. Ghost credits never expire — there's no monthly fee, no recurring charge, and no pressure to use them by a deadline. Starting at $1.
UNDER THE HOOD
How Number Masking Works
Three steps. Zero friction. Your number never leaves your device.
You type your message in Ghost
Open the app, enter the recipient's number, and compose your message. No setup. No account required to use the core features.
Ghost routes it through secure servers
Your message is forwarded from Ghost's infrastructure — not from your carrier or your number. The routing strips all identifying information about your device and SIM.
Recipient gets your message, not your number
The SMS arrives at the recipient's phone from a protected sender ID. They can reply (via Reply Link), but your real number never appears on their device or phone bill.
VS. ALTERNATIVES
Ghost vs. Google Voice vs. TextNow vs. Burner
The critical difference: only Ghost sends messages without any identifying phone number attached.
| Feature |  Ghost | Google Voice | TextNow | Burner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phone number hidden from recipient | ||||
| No account/registration required | ||||
| Global delivery (100+ countries) | ||||
| Message scheduling | ||||
| Reply links (no number exchange) | ||||
| Credits never expire | ||||
| No monthly subscription | ||||
| Works without internet (carrier SMS) |
WHO USES GHOST
Built for Every Privacy Situation
Marketplace Sellers
Sell on Craigslist & Facebook Marketplace without exposing your number.
Read the full guide →Business & Consulting
Communicate with clients confidentially from your existing phone.
Read the full guide →Dating Privacy
Move off dating apps safely before sharing your real number.
Read the full guide →Freelancers
Keep work and personal life separate without a second phone.
Read the full guide →FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ghost SMS really anonymous?
Yes. Ghost masks your real phone number using number masking technology — recipients never see your actual number. Ghost maintains minimal metadata strictly for abuse prevention and legal compliance and does not share it unless required by law. Your privacy is the product.
How does number masking work?
When you send a message through Ghost, it routes through our secure servers and is delivered with a protected sender ID. Your carrier, device, and real number are never transmitted to the recipient. The masking happens at the server level — there's nothing to configure on your end.
Can recipients reply to my Ghost messages?
Ghost is designed primarily for one-way private messaging. However, you can generate a Reply Link — a secure URL recipients can open to send a response back to you, without ever seeing your real number.
Does Ghost work internationally?
Yes. Ghost supports sending messages to phone numbers in 100+ countries worldwide. International delivery may use more credits than domestic messages due to carrier costs. Check the in-app rates screen for per-country pricing.
Do I need to create an account?
No account or registration is required to try Ghost. You can send a free anonymous SMS right now at ghostsms.online/free. For the full app experience with message history and scheduling, download Ghost on Google Play.
Is it legal to send anonymous SMS messages?
Sending private messages is legal in most jurisdictions for legitimate purposes such as protecting privacy when selling online, professional feedback, or personal safety. Using Ghost for harassment, threats, fraud, or any illegal activity is strictly prohibited and may result in account termination and cooperation with law enforcement.
Can I schedule messages in advance?
Yes. Ghost supports message scheduling — compose your message, set a future date and time, and Ghost will send it automatically. This is useful for business follow-ups, reminders, and time-sensitive communications.
All Six Features. One App.
Download Ghost for Android and start sending anonymous SMS in under a minute. No subscription. Credits never expire.