# SMS Plus vs Virtual SMS

The clearest difference is update cadence: SMS Plus at fortnightly against Virtual SMS's every 6 weeks. SMS Plus also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Virtual SMS sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SMS Plus ships an update fortnightly, Virtual SMS every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Plus | Virtual SMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-sms-virtual-number/id6499100920/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **18** |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 10 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samer Zaglol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107388184) | [凤娥 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681548200) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-plus/id1107388185)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| message | $4.99 | one-time |


### Virtual SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-sms-virtual-number/id6499100920)

This app provides a secure and convenient way to receive temporary SMS messages globally. It allows users to register for various online services without revealing their personal phone number, ensuring digital privacy and protection from spam.

**Highlights:** Global temporary numbers in 200+ countries, No SIM card required for registration, Supports 2000+ mainstream apps, Advanced spam and junk message interception, Local and offline message interception, Protects personal phone number from leaks

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 一次性号码 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码单次激活(地区一) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP短信号码按天租用(地区一) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码单次激活(地区二) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 按天租用(地区二) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码单次激活(地区三) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码按天租用(地区三) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码单次激活(地区四) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码租用(套餐D) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码单次激活(地区五) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60 Gold | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码租用(套餐Z) | $17.99 | one-time |
| 200 Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| 400 Gold | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Plus free?

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

### Is Virtual SMS free?

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

### Do SMS Plus or Virtual SMS have ads?

Neither SMS Plus nor Virtual SMS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMS Plus or Virtual SMS?

SMS Plus ships an update fortnightly, and Virtual SMS every 6 weeks. Most recently, SMS Plus was updated on October 19, 2026 and Virtual SMS on October 24, 2026.

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