# Second Phone Number vs Receive SMS verification code

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Second Phone Number at 43% against Receive SMS verification code's 0%. Second Phone Number also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Second Phone Number sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Receive SMS verification code sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Second Phone Number holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Phone Number has 135K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Second Phone Number's written reviews are positive against 0% of Receive SMS verification code's.

Second Phone Number ships an update monthly, Receive SMS verification code every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second Phone Number | Receive SMS verification code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (135K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-phone-number-2number/id1216135390/reviews)** | [4.1 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receive-sms-verification-code/id6453237302/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **135K** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | — |
| Size | 136 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BPMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1085442365) | [Webify LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669025112) |

## What reviewers say

### Second Phone Number

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-phone-number-2number/id1216135390)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Grossing · Utilities, #100 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Obtain a private second phone number for calls, texts, and voicemail. Protect your primary number when dating, selling online, or signing up for services. Enjoy HD calls, international calling, and AI-powered call summaries without extra SIM cards or contracts.

**Highlights:** Private second phone number, HD quality calls, International calling, Call recording, AI call summary & notes, Voicemail and Do Not Disturb

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Second Phone Number | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Second Phone Number | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Second Phone Number | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Second Phone Number | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Second Phone Number | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Second Phone Number | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Phone Number Subscription 1m | $14.99 | per month |
| Phone Number Subscription 1y | $29.99 | per year |
| Second Phone Number | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great service
- 👍 Perfect solution for global business
- 👍 Reliable and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy, full of bugs
- 💰 Expensive with hidden charges
- 🔒 Lack of privacy and security
- ⚠️ Unreliable and inconsistent
- 🚫 Numbers get blocked or expire

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Messages not being delivered
- Inability to receive verification codes

**Requested features**

- Ability to cancel subscription easily
- More transparent pricing and policies
- Improved reliability and consistency


### 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 Second Phone Number free?

Second Phone Number 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, Second Phone Number or Receive SMS verification code?

Second Phone Number is rated higher. Second Phone Number averages 4.5 out of 5 from 135K ratings, while Receive SMS verification code averages 4.1 from 47 ratings.

### Do Second Phone Number or Receive SMS verification code have ads?

Receive SMS verification code shows ads; Second Phone Number does not.

### Which is updated more often, Second Phone Number or Receive SMS verification code?

Second Phone Number ships an update monthly, and Receive SMS verification code every 5 months. Most recently, Second Phone Number was updated on October 18, 2026 and Receive SMS verification code on October 17, 2026.

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