# SMS vs Otply

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SMS at none against Otply's 5. SMS also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Otply sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. SMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS | Otply |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aishvarya Sadasivam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062048241) | [Hasancan Demircan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775220758) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-msg/id1085438269)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Otply

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otply-sms-verification/id6805069587)

This app offers temporary virtual phone numbers for SMS verification on various online services. It supports numerous countries and services, providing instant number availability and automatic credit refunds if verification fails. Live in-app support is also available.

**Highlights:** Temporary virtual phone numbers, SMS verification for multiple services, Support for 150+ countries, Instant number availability, Automatic credit refunds, Live in-app support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 250 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Credits | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS free?

SMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Otply free?

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

### Do SMS or Otply have ads?

Neither SMS nor Otply shows ads.

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