# Phoner vs SMSCodes.io

The clearest difference is update cadence: Phoner at every 2 weeks against SMSCodes.io's every 5 months. Phoner also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (35K vs 234). SMSCodes.io's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 50%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phoner sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and SMSCodes.io sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Phoner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoner has 35K ratings behind it against 234, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Phoner's written reviews are positive against 78% of SMSCodes.io's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Phoner ships an update every 2 weeks, SMSCodes.io every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phoner | SMSCodes.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoner-second-phone-number/id1050267310/reviews)** | [4.1 (234 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smscodesio/id1574921498/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 234 |
| Positive reviews | 49.8% of reviews | **78.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#131** | — |
| Size | 197 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phoner Holdings LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895136973) | [IBBCBB Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668842994) |

## What reviewers say

### Phoner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoner-second-phone-number/id1050267310)

**Currently charting:** #131 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app provides a secondary phone number for texting and calling, allowing users to protect their privacy. It offers features like call recording, anonymous caller lookup, and international calling. Users can get multiple numbers for various needs, from personal use to business.

**Highlights:** Second phone number for texting and calling, Protect privacy by hiding real number, International calling and texting, Call recording, Anonymous caller ID lookup, Temporary disposable phone numbers

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Plus Weekly Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Second Phone Number Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Alternate Number Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Plus Monthly Trial | $14.99 | per month |
| Pick your phone number | $14.99 | per month |
| Second Number Trial Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Second Line Trial Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Extra Monthly Trial | $19.99 | per month |
| Starter Credit Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Silver Pack | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Reliable service
- 🔒 Protects privacy
- 💡 Useful features like call recording

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive credits/subscription
- 🐛 Technical issues (numbers not working, messages not delivered)
- 🔍 Lack of transparency in pricing and features
- ❌ Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Numbers not working as expected
- App crashing or becoming unresponsive
- Inconsistent credit deduction for messages

**Requested features**

- Option to earn free credits
- Ability to deactivate numbers within the app
- Clearer explanation of how the service works


### SMSCodes.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smscodesio/id1574921498)

Protect your online identity and privacy by verifying accounts with private, temporary phone numbers. Avoid spam and scams by not using your personal number for online sign-ups. Access a variety of countries for SMS and voice verifications.

**Highlights:** Verify online accounts without personal numbers, Receive SMS and voice verifications, Access numbers from multiple countries, Protect against spam and scams, Create private and dedicated phone numbers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recharge $5.00 | $5.99 | one-time |
| $5.00 SMSCT Tokens | $5.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $10.00 | $11.99 | one-time |
| $10.00 SMSCT Tokens | $11.99 | one-time |
| $20.00 SMSCT Tokens | $23.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $20.00 | $23.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $50.00 | $59.99 | one-time |
| $50.00 SMSCT Tokens | $59.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $100.00 | $119.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $200.00 | $239.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $300.00 | $349.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $500.00 | $599.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Variety of verification services
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 🥰 Great customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive for some users
- ⏱️ Slow SMS delivery at times
- 🔒 Withdrawal issues with tokens
- 🤔 Unclear pricing and policies

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Balance not updating correctly
- Verification codes not received
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Withdrawal transactions stuck in pending

**Requested features**

- More payment options
- Improved withdrawal process
- Expanded country coverage
- Loyalty program or discounts
- Easier account management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phoner free?

Phoner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SMSCodes.io free?

SMSCodes.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Phoner or SMSCodes.io?

Phoner is rated higher. Phoner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while SMSCodes.io averages 4.1 from 234 ratings.

### Do Phoner or SMSCodes.io have ads?

Neither Phoner nor SMSCodes.io shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phoner or SMSCodes.io?

Phoner ships an update every 2 weeks, and SMSCodes.io every 5 months. Most recently, Phoner was updated on September 27, 2026 and SMSCodes.io on September 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*