Comparison

CodeSafe vs Receive SMS Plus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CodeSafe

This app provides secure two-factor authentication codes for your online accounts. It supports various code types, offers iCloud synchronization, and features customizable themes and an Apple Watch companion app.

Highlights
  • Encrypted code storage
  • QR code scanning and manual entry
  • iCloud keychain synchronization
  • Configurable account icons
  • Dark mode and themes
  • Tap to copy codes
  • TOTP and HOTP support
  • Apple Watch companion app
Features
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CodeSafe is an authenticator app for two-factor authentication. It works with sites that require a verification code in addition to your username and password. These codes are usually imported by scanning a QR code. Features: - Codes are stored encrypted in the keychain for security. - Support for scanning a QR code but manual entry is also supported. - Synchronize codes via the iCloud keychain. - Configurable icons for accounts. A domain name or URL is used to retrieve an icon, similar to a web browser. - Themes-including a dark mode for better viewing at night. It will automatically switch to dark mode based on the screen brightness. - Tap a code to copy to it and paste it in other apps. - Supports both time-based (TOTP) and counter-based (HOTP) codes. - Send codes to the companion Apple Watch app so you can get verification codes from your watch. Privacy: All data is stored and remains on the local devices except in the following cases: - iCloud synchronization will add the code to your iCloud keychain. - Icons are downloaded from the specified domain / URL. These icons are fetched from the websites in the same way that a browser displays an icon for a site. After downloading the icon is cached on the device.

About

Receive SMS Plus

This app provides a convenient way to receive SMS messages for verification on various online services. Access a global selection of phone numbers to easily verify new accounts or log into existing ones.

Highlights
  • Receive SMS for verification
  • Global phone number selection
  • Verify new accounts
  • Log into existing accounts
  • Fast and reliable service
Features
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The SMS Verification app is a convenient tool that allows users to receive SMS messages for verification purposes on services such as Facebook and WhatsApp. With a diverse selection of phone numbers from around the world, the app makes it easy for users to receive SMS messages no matter where they are. Whether you need to verify a new account or log into an existing one, the SMS Verification app has you covered. Simply select a phone number from the available options, and you'll be able to receive SMS messages on that number. The app is fast, reliable, and easy to use, making it the perfect choice for anyone in need of SMS verification.

Screenshots

CodeSafe3 screens
Receive SMS Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CodeSafe at 5.0 against Receive SMS Plus's 4.4. CodeSafe also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.1). Receive SMS Plus's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 31 months) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Receive SMS Plus sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. CodeSafe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CodeSafe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Receive SMS Plus has 1.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CodeSafe ships an update every 31 months, Receive SMS Plus every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CodeSafe versus Receive SMS Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeSafeReceive SMS Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.4 (1.5K ratings)
Positive reviews—83.9% of reviews
Number of ratings31.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 31 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.2 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB52 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKevin CramerCOMUNIT LIMITED

Customer experience

CodeSafe

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Receive SMS Plus

All ratings1,541 ratings
Positive82.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews825 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral8.0%
Negative8.1%

Bugs and requests

CodeSafe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Receive SMS Plus

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Order placement errors
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Better organization of member deals
  • More comprehensive service coverage

In-app purchases

None

CodeSafe

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Receive SMS Plus

One-time2
  • SMS Credits$1.99
  • SMS Credits$4.99

Questions

Is CodeSafe free?
CodeSafe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Receive SMS Plus free?
Receive SMS Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CodeSafe or Receive SMS Plus?
CodeSafe is rated higher. CodeSafe averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Receive SMS Plus averages 4.4 from 1.5K ratings.
Do CodeSafe or Receive SMS Plus have ads?
Neither CodeSafe nor Receive SMS Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CodeSafe or Receive SMS Plus?
CodeSafe ships an update every 31 months, and Receive SMS Plus every 4 days. Most recently, CodeSafe was updated on September 24, 2026 and Receive SMS Plus on October 13, 2026.

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