# CodeSafe vs SMS io

The clearest difference is rating: CodeSafe at 5.0 against SMS io's 4.4. CodeSafe also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ads (none vs shown). SMS io's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 31 months) and ratings volume (78 vs 3). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS io sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. CodeSafe asks for nothing beyond the download.

CodeSafe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS io has 78 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CodeSafe ships an update every 31 months, SMS io weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CodeSafe | SMS io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codesafe/id1344048535/reviews)** | [4.4 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-io-virtual-verification/id6756608507/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **78** |
| Positive reviews | — | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Cramer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1067963484) | [APPLOX](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843634912) |

## 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 io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-io-virtual-verification/id6756608507)

This app provides temporary virtual phone numbers to receive SMS verification codes online. It's useful for sign-ups, protecting your personal number, and verifying accounts on various internet platforms without using your real SIM card.

**Highlights:** Receive SMS verification codes online, Temporary virtual phone numbers, Protect personal number privacy, Supports over 160 countries, Coin-based pay-as-you-use system, Fast and secure SMS delivery

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly 4 Credits | $3.99 | per month |
| SMS Verification - Weekly Lite | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly 5 Credits | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly 7 Credits | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly 8 Credits | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly 9 Credits | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription for 10 Coins | $9.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription for 10 Coins | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Virtual Number - Weekly 15 Credits | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly 25 Credits | $24.99 | per month |
| Get 1 SMS Verification Coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Receive SMS Code: 3 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 4 Verification Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 Coins: SMS Number Code | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get 6 Virtual SMS Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Receive SMS Number: 7 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 8 Coins to Verify Code | $7.99 | one-time |
| 9 Virtual Verification Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| Get 10 SMS Code Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25 Credits | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CodeSafe free?

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

### Is SMS io free?

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

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

CodeSafe is rated higher. CodeSafe averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SMS io averages 4.4 from 78 ratings.

### Do CodeSafe or SMS io have ads?

SMS io shows ads; CodeSafe does not.

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

CodeSafe ships an update every 31 months, and SMS io weekly. Most recently, CodeSafe was updated on September 24, 2026 and SMS io on October 14, 2026.

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