CodeSafe vs SMS Virtual
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
SMS Virtual
This app allows users to receive, organize, and securely store SMS messages. It offers a clean interface for managing multiple accounts and ensuring no message is missed. Designed for both personal and professional use, it prioritizes privacy by keeping data on the device.
- Receive and view SMS messages instantly
- Secure log of all text messages
- Organize messages by sender or time
- Clean and intuitive user interface
- Lightweight and fast performance
- Manage multiple SMS accounts
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Stay connected and manage your incoming messages effortlessly with our app. Designed for convenience and privacy, it helps you receive, organize, and store SMS messages in one easy-to-use app. Main Features: • Receive and view SMS messages instantly • Keep a secure log of all text messages • Organize messages by sender or time • Clean and intuitive user interface • Lightweight and fast performance Why You’ll Love It: • Perfect for managing multiple SMS accounts • Helps you stay organized and never miss a message • Safe and private — your data stays on your device • Ideal for both personal and professional use Subscription Details: Stay connected and manage your incoming messages effortlessly with SMS Receiver. Designed for convenience and privacy, it helps you receive, organize, and store SMS messages in one easy-to-use app. Main Features: • Receive and view SMS messages instantly • Keep a secure log of all text messages • Organize messages by sender or time • Clean and intuitive user interface • Lightweight and fast performance Why You’ll Love It: • Perfect for managing multiple SMS accounts • Helps you stay organized and never miss a message • Safe and private — your data stays on your device • Ideal for both personal and professional use Subscription Details: • Yearly Plan: $19.99/year • Weekly Plan: $6.99/week Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the subscription ends. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in iTunes Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Privacy Policy - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wW1f0rrzSrBP__bahaJG-5Nl_vf2SX7sdfVglg6AcM8/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x2Pp_jPjiDf1154sM5GtvObzjL1aydDB4IriACzEHXs/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CodeSafe at 5.0 against SMS Virtual's 4.3. CodeSafe also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and device support (4 vs 1). SMS Virtual's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 31 months) and ratings volume (121 vs 3). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. SMS Virtual sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. CodeSafe asks for nothing beyond the download.
CodeSafe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS Virtual has 121 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
CodeSafe ships an update every 31 months, SMS Virtual every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CodeSafe | SMS Virtual |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.3 (121 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 11.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 121 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kevin Cramer | Volodymyr Demianchuk |
Customer experience
CodeSafe
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In-app purchases
CodeSafe
No in-app purchases
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