# Quick Link Scan vs Virtual SMS

The clearest difference is rating: Quick Link Scan at 4.5 against Virtual SMS's 3.9. Quick Link Scan also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). Virtual SMS's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (17 vs 2). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Virtual SMS sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Quick Link Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Quick Link Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual SMS has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Quick Link Scan's written reviews are positive against 78% of Virtual SMS's.

Quick Link Scan ships an update every 3 months, Virtual SMS every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quick Link Scan | Virtual SMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-link-scan/id1447575769/reviews)** | [3.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-sms-virtual-number/id6499100920/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 34 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Juice Box Monkey Designs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447575768) | [凤娥 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681548200) |

## What reviewers say

### Quick Link Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-link-scan/id1447575769)

Easily scan and save URLs, social media handles, and hashtags directly from your device. Get quick actions for social networks and web links, with offline saving capabilities. Customize your experience with preferred social apps and actions.

**Highlights:** Scan URLs, social handles, and hashtags, Quick actions for social networks, Open, edit, copy, or share links, Save links for later viewing, Offline scanning and saving, Customizable quick actions and default apps, Camera flash support for low light

**In-app purchases:** none


### Virtual SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-sms-virtual-number/id6499100920)

This app provides a secure and convenient way to receive temporary SMS messages globally. It allows users to register for various online services without revealing their personal phone number, ensuring digital privacy and protection from spam.

**Highlights:** Global temporary numbers in 200+ countries, No SIM card required for registration, Supports 2000+ mainstream apps, Advanced spam and junk message interception, Local and offline message interception, Protects personal phone number from leaks

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 一次性号码 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码单次激活(地区一) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP短信号码按天租用(地区一) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码单次激活(地区二) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 按天租用(地区二) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码单次激活(地区三) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码按天租用(地区三) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码单次激活(地区四) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码租用(套餐D) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码单次激活(地区五) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60 Gold | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码租用(套餐Z) | $17.99 | one-time |
| 200 Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| 400 Gold | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quick Link Scan free?

Quick Link Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Virtual SMS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Quick Link Scan or Virtual SMS?

Quick Link Scan is rated higher. Quick Link Scan averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Virtual SMS averages 3.9 from 17 ratings.

### Do Quick Link Scan or Virtual SMS have ads?

Neither Quick Link Scan nor Virtual SMS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Quick Link Scan or Virtual SMS?

Quick Link Scan ships an update every 3 months, and Virtual SMS every 6 weeks. Most recently, Quick Link Scan was updated on September 26, 2026 and Virtual SMS on October 6, 2026.

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