# Phoner vs Get SMS Code

Phoner and Get SMS Code both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Phoner's written reviews are positive against 20% of Get SMS Code's. Phoner also leads on ratings volume (35K vs 2.8K) and chart position (#135 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phoner sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Get SMS Code sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Phoner against 4.5 for Get SMS Code. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoner has 35K ratings behind it against 2.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Phoner's written reviews are positive against 20% of Get SMS Code's.

Phoner ships an update every 2 weeks, Get SMS Code every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phoner | Get SMS Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoner-second-phone-number/id1050267310/reviews) | [4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/get-sms-code-verify/id6476933273/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 2.8K |
| Positive reviews | **49.8% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#135** | — |
| Size | 197 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phoner Holdings LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895136973) | [APPSTER LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625900371) |

## What reviewers say

### Phoner

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

**Currently charting:** #135 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


### Get SMS Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/get-sms-code-verify/id6476933273)

Acquire virtual phone numbers to receive verification codes from popular online services like WhatsApp, Tinder, and Facebook. Protect your privacy, create secondary accounts, or bypass regional restrictions with numbers from various countries. Enjoy swift access, transparent pricing, and a secure, anonymous experience.

**Highlights:** Virtual number acquisition, SMS verification code reception, Support for popular online services, Global country availability, Anonymous registration, Transparent pricing

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25  Credits Pack | $0.39 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $0.49 | one-time |
| 100  Credits Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Credits | $1.49 | one-time |
| 200  Credits Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $2.49 | one-time |
| 300 Credits Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $4.49 | one-time |
| 500  Credits Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000  Credits Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1500  Credits Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2000  Credits Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful app
- 🚀 Quick verification
- 💡 Supports many services

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🔒 Scam/Fraudulent app
- 🔒 Coins/money disappear
- 🐛 Verification codes not received

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with certain services
- Unreliable service, numbers not working

**Requested features**

- Improve app functionality
- Provide better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phoner free?

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

### Is Get SMS Code free?

Get SMS Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Phoner or Get SMS Code?

Phoner and Get SMS Code are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 35K and 2.8K ratings respectively.

### Do Phoner or Get SMS Code have ads?

Neither Phoner nor Get SMS Code shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phoner or Get SMS Code?

Phoner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Get SMS Code every 5 weeks. Most recently, Phoner was updated on September 24, 2026 and Get SMS Code on September 23, 2026.

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