Credit Scanner vs Receive SMS Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Credit Scanner
Scan SIM card recharge vouchers using your device's camera. This utility app automatically reads the serial number, saving you manual entry time. It supports all mobile carriers and is compatible with iOS 12.1 and newer devices.
- Camera-based scanning
- Automatic serial number reading
- Supports all carriers
- iOS 12.1+ compatibility
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This app helps you quickly recharge your SIM card. The app uses your camera to scan the serial number on your credit voucher. It works with all carriers, and is available for iOS 12.1 and above.
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.
- Receive SMS for verification
- Global phone number selection
- Verify new accounts
- Log into existing accounts
- Fast and reliable service
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Credit Scanner at 5.0 against Receive SMS Plus's 4.4. Credit Scanner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.1). Receive SMS Plus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 1). On price 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
Both are free to download. Receive SMS Plus sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Credit Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.
Credit Scanner 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Credit Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, Receive SMS Plus every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Credit Scanner | Receive SMS Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.4 (1.5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Linus Karlsson | COMUNIT LIMITED |
Customer experience
Credit Scanner
Receive SMS Plus
Bugs and requests
Credit Scanner
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
Credit Scanner
No in-app purchases
Receive SMS Plus
- SMS Credits$1.99
- SMS Credits$4.99
Questions
Is Credit Scanner free?
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