# SMS Scheduler vs Receive SMS verification code

The clearest difference is rating: Receive SMS verification code at 4.1 against SMS Scheduler's 3.3. SMS Scheduler's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 47) and review sentiment (13% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Scheduler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Receive SMS verification code sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Receive SMS verification code holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS Scheduler has 1.6K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of SMS Scheduler's written reviews are positive against 0% of Receive SMS verification code's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SMS Scheduler ships an update every 3 months, Receive SMS verification code every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Scheduler | Receive SMS verification code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-scheduler-auto-reminder/id1107840454/reviews) | **[4.1 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receive-sms-verification-code/id6453237302/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **13.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [An Banh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466900439) | [Webify LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669025112) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS Scheduler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-scheduler-auto-reminder/id1107840454)

Never forget to send important text messages again. Schedule SMS messages to be sent automatically on specific dates and times. Receive reminders to send or edit messages before they go out.

**Highlights:** Schedule SMS messages, Receive reminders to send, Edit or cancel scheduled messages, Use own network provider, No third-party involvement, Absolute control over messages

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Straightforward app
- 🙅‍♀️ Doesn't require much interaction
- 🕰️ Useful for scheduling reminders
- 💻 Works on multiple platforms

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't actually send messages automatically
- 🔍 Difficult to add contacts
- 🔄 Can't edit or delete scheduled messages
- 📢 Annoying notifications
- 🤖 Doesn't integrate with messaging apps

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to add contacts
- Scheduled messages not being sent
- Inconsistent behavior across platforms

**Requested features**

- Automatic message sending
- Ability to edit/delete scheduled messages
- Recurring scheduling options
- Contact integration
- Customizable notification settings


### Receive SMS verification code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receive-sms-verification-code/id6453237302)

This app provides temporary, private virtual phone numbers to receive SMS verification codes for various social media and messaging platforms. It allows users to create accounts without using their personal phone number, ensuring privacy and security. The service offers numbers from numerous countries for broad accessibility.

**Highlights:** Virtual phone numbers, SMS verification codes, Private and non-recycled numbers, Works with WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Supports multiple countries, Account creation without personal number

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Number for SMS verification | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Scheduler free?

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

### Is Receive SMS verification code free?

Receive SMS verification code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SMS Scheduler or Receive SMS verification code?

Receive SMS verification code is rated higher. SMS Scheduler averages 3.3 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Receive SMS verification code averages 4.1 from 47 ratings.

### Do SMS Scheduler or Receive SMS verification code have ads?

Both SMS Scheduler and Receive SMS verification code show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMS Scheduler or Receive SMS verification code?

SMS Scheduler ships an update every 3 months, and Receive SMS verification code every 5 months. Most recently, SMS Scheduler was updated on September 24, 2026 and Receive SMS verification code on September 13, 2026.

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