# Temp Mail vs SMS Virtual

Temp Mail and SMS Virtual both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of SMS Virtual's written reviews are positive against 47% of Temp Mail's. SMS Virtual also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#162 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Temp Mail sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and SMS Virtual sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Temp Mail against 4.6 for SMS Virtual. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20K and 30K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Temp Mail's written reviews are positive against 89% of SMS Virtual's.

Temp Mail ships an update every 2 months, SMS Virtual monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Temp Mail | SMS Virtual |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temp-mail-temporary-email/id1214259095/reviews)** | [4.6 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-virtual-receive-sms/id1558276033/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 20K | **30K** |
| Positive reviews | 46.9% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#162** |
| Size | 37 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Privatix LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456118236) | [Tecrow LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823713456) |

## What reviewers say

### Temp Mail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temp-mail-temporary-email/id1214259095)

Instantly generate a disposable temporary email address to receive emails and attachments without revealing your real inbox. Keep your personal email secure from spam, phishing, and unwanted mailings. Emails are automatically deleted after a set period.

**Highlights:** Instant disposable email generation, Receive emails and attachments, Hide from spam and phishing, No registration required, Automatic email deletion, Push notifications for new emails

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One week Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| One month Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| One month Premium with trial | $7.99 | per month |
| Three months Premium | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium for 6 months | $35.99 | per 6 months |
| One year Premium | $58.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Extremely helpful
- 👍 Well-developed app
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 💡 Useful for creating temporary emails

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Excessive ads and paywalls
- 🐛 Bugs and technical issues
- 💰 Overpriced subscription
- 🔒 Privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Unexpected format errors
- Inability to receive verification codes
- Disappearing email addresses
- Login and subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Option to keep email addresses for longer duration
- Ability to use own email domain
- Improved inbox management


### SMS Virtual

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-virtual-receive-sms/id1558276033)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Get disposable virtual phone numbers to receive SMS messages online. Ideal for account verification and protecting your privacy without needing a physical SIM card. Enjoy transparent pricing and a simple process for temporary number use.

**Highlights:** Disposable virtual numbers, Receive SMS online, Account verification, Privacy protection, Transparent pricing, Temporary number use

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Activations Week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Number | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Number | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Activation | $0.29 | one-time |
| 5 Activations | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Activations | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15 activations | $2.99 | one-time |
| Number Change | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliable and consistent
- 💰 Very affordable
- 🚀 Fast SMS delivery
- 🔒 Maintains privacy
- 🔥 Excellent customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Time limits on phone numbers
- 🔢 Limited number of SMS per number
- 🚫 Some numbers not compatible with certain services
- 📵 Occasional issues with number availability

**Reported bugs**

- Numbers sometimes already registered
- Activation credits not always received

**Requested features**

- Expand number selection for more services
- Increase number of SMS per number
- Extend time limits on phone numbers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Temp Mail free?

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

### Is SMS Virtual free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Temp Mail or SMS Virtual?

Temp Mail is rated higher. Temp Mail averages 4.7 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while SMS Virtual averages 4.6 from 30K ratings.

### Do Temp Mail or SMS Virtual have ads?

Temp Mail shows ads; SMS Virtual does not.

### Which is updated more often, Temp Mail or SMS Virtual?

Temp Mail ships an update every 2 months, and SMS Virtual monthly. Most recently, Temp Mail was updated on October 25, 2026 and SMS Virtual on October 25, 2026.

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