# CodeSafe vs SMS Virtual

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | CodeSafe | SMS Virtual |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codesafe/id1344048535/reviews)** | [4.3 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-virtual-code-verification/id6754453453/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **121** |
| Positive reviews | — | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 16 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Cramer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1067963484) | [Volodymyr Demianchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848337590) |

## What reviewers say

### CodeSafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codesafe/id1344048535)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SMS Virtual

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-virtual-code-verification/id6754453453)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $19.99 | per year |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $24.99 | per year |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $29.99 | per year |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $39.99 | per year |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $3.99 | one-time |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $6.99 | one-time |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $9.99 | one-time |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CodeSafe free?

CodeSafe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SMS Virtual free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CodeSafe or SMS Virtual?

CodeSafe is rated higher. CodeSafe averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SMS Virtual averages 4.3 from 121 ratings.

### Do CodeSafe or SMS Virtual have ads?

Neither CodeSafe nor SMS Virtual shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CodeSafe or SMS Virtual?

CodeSafe ships an update every 31 months, and SMS Virtual every 5 days. Most recently, CodeSafe was updated on September 24, 2026 and SMS Virtual on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*