Comparison

Ad Killer HK vs SMS Activate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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Ad Killer HK

Features
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About

SMS Activate

Receive SMS verification codes online using virtual numbers from over 180 countries. Protect your privacy by not sharing your real phone number during account registration and verification. Manage your number status and SMS history for clearer use.

Highlights
  • Receive SMS verification codes online
  • Virtual numbers for over 180 countries
  • Temporary and longer-term number rental
  • Enhanced privacy by not sharing real number
  • View number status and SMS history
  • Extended keyboard for faster code input
Features
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Receive SMS verification codes online with virtual numbers, complete account verification, and reduce the need to share your real phone number. SMS Activate covers more than 180 countries and regions, giving you flexibility for both temporary verification and longer-term use. • Quick verification: Choose an activation number to receive codes fast • Longer-term use: Choose a rental number for ongoing verification needs • More privacy: Share your real phone number less when registering or verifying accounts • Clearer information: View number status, SMS history, and point details • Faster input: Use the extended keyboard to quickly view and enter verification codes Choose a country and use case to get an available virtual number. Enter the number on the target website or app, and the SMS verification code will appear in SMS Activate. You can also reactivate a number or extend its rental period as needed. After linking your Apple Account, you can restore your account data when reinstalling the app or switching devices. The extended keyboard is used only to retrieve number and SMS status information. It does not record or upload text entered with your regular keyboard. SMS Activate is ideal for users who need a temporary number, backup number, or online SMS verification. View number records, SMS history, and point details to manage every use more clearly. Whether third-party platforms accept virtual numbers depends on their service rules, risk-control policies, and current status. We do not guarantee that every platform, country, or service will be available at all times. SMS Activate provides virtual numbers and SMS receiving services only. Download SMS Activate now and complete online SMS verification with more flexible numbers.

Screenshots

Ad Killer HK4 screens
SMS Activate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ad Killer HK at none against SMS Activate's 8. Ad Killer HK also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). SMS Activate's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 20 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SMS Activate sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Ad Killer HK asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ad Killer HK ships an update every 20 months, SMS Activate every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Ad Killer HK versus SMS Activate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAd Killer HKSMS Activate
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTIEN TA LEE林辉 朱

In-app purchases

None

Ad Killer HK

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

SMS Activate

One-time8
  • 1 gold coin$0.99
  • 9 gold coin$1.99
  • 12 gold coin$2.99
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  • 25 gold coin$4.99
  • 45 gold coin$9.99
  • 85 gold coin$19.99
  • 200 gold coin$39.99
  • 450 gold coin$99.99

Questions

Is Ad Killer HK free?
Ad Killer HK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SMS Activate free?
SMS Activate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ad Killer HK or SMS Activate have ads?
Neither Ad Killer HK nor SMS Activate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ad Killer HK or SMS Activate?
Ad Killer HK ships an update every 20 months, and SMS Activate every 4 days. Most recently, Ad Killer HK was updated on October 26, 2026 and SMS Activate on October 29, 2026.

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