# Private Text Message vs SMS 2Number

The clearest difference is rating: SMS 2Number at 4.4 against Private Text Message's 1.4. SMS 2Number also leads on ratings volume (145 vs 23). Private Text Message's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.4). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Text Message sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and SMS 2Number sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SMS 2Number holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS 2Number has 145 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Private Text Message's written reviews are positive against 14% of SMS 2Number's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Text Message | SMS 2Number |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.4 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-text-message/id1224952297/reviews) | **[4.4 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-2number-cloud-sms/id6443442188/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **145** |
| Positive reviews | 6.5% of reviews | **14.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blacktelio OÜ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1208089378) | [妍君 姜](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640066053) |

## What reviewers say

### Private Text Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-text-message/id1224952297)

Send SMS messages globally without needing your own mobile number. Protect your privacy by masking your real phone number. Features include spam protection and support for international messaging.

**Highlights:** Send SMS worldwide, Mask real mobile number, International messaging, SPAM protection, No personal phone required

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $15.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Credits | $38.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Credits | $79.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Credits | $149.99 | one-time |


### SMS 2Number

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-2number-cloud-sms/id6443442188)

Receive SMS messages online using virtual phone numbers from various countries. Ideal for temporary registrations, protecting your privacy by hiding your real number and avoiding information abuse. Get real-time verification codes for apps and services.

**Highlights:** Receive SMS online, Virtual phone numbers, Real-time verification codes, Supports multiple countries, Privacy protection, Temporary registrations

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month Membership | $5.49 | per month |
| Season Membership | $13.99 | per 3 months |
| 年度会员 | $19.99 | per year |
| 18 Coin | $2.99 | one-time |
| After 1 Year | $4.99 | one-time |
| 45 Coin | $5.99 | one-time |
| After Two Years | $8.99 | one-time |
| After Three Years | $14.99 | one-time |
| 98 Coin | $14.99 | one-time |
| After Five Years | $23.99 | one-time |
| 198 Coin | $29.99 | one-time |
| 298 Coin | $39.99 | one-time |
| 648 coin | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private Text Message free?

Private Text Message is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SMS 2Number free?

SMS 2Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Private Text Message or SMS 2Number?

SMS 2Number is rated higher. Private Text Message averages 1.4 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while SMS 2Number averages 4.4 from 145 ratings.

### Do Private Text Message or SMS 2Number have ads?

SMS 2Number shows ads; Private Text Message does not.

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