# SMS Instant vs Receive SMS verification code

SMS Instant and Receive SMS verification code both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 12% of SMS Instant's written reviews are positive against 0% of Receive SMS verification code's. SMS Instant also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Instant sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Receive SMS verification code sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for SMS Instant against 4.1 for Receive SMS verification code. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 47 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 12% of SMS Instant's written reviews are positive against 0% of Receive SMS verification code's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Instant | Receive SMS verification code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-instant/id1504179579/reviews) | **[4.1 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receive-sms-verification-code/id6453237302/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **11.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hayato Shimizu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207195348) | [Webify LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669025112) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS Instant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-instant/id1504179579)

Receive SMS messages anonymously with temporary phone numbers. Protect your private number by using disposable digits for service registrations and urgent SMS needs. Get a new number each time you open the app.

**Highlights:** Disposable phone numbers, Receive registration messages, Anonymous SMS reception, No registration required, Secure private number protection, New number on each launch

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly plan) | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium (Buying out) | $19.99 | one-time |


### Receive SMS verification code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receive-sms-verification-code/id6453237302)

This app provides temporary, private virtual phone numbers to receive SMS verification codes for various social media and messaging platforms. It allows users to create accounts without using their personal phone number, ensuring privacy and security. The service offers numbers from numerous countries for broad accessibility.

**Highlights:** Virtual phone numbers, SMS verification codes, Private and non-recycled numbers, Works with WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Supports multiple countries, Account creation without personal number

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Number for SMS verification | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Instant free?

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

### Is Receive SMS verification code free?

Receive SMS verification code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SMS Instant or Receive SMS verification code?

Receive SMS verification code is rated higher. SMS Instant averages 4.0 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Receive SMS verification code averages 4.1 from 47 ratings.

### Do SMS Instant or Receive SMS verification code have ads?

Both SMS Instant and Receive SMS verification code show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMS Instant or Receive SMS verification code?

SMS Instant ships an update every 5 months, and Receive SMS verification code every 5 months. Most recently, SMS Instant was updated on September 25, 2026 and Receive SMS verification code on September 13, 2026.

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