# SMS Instant vs Receive SMS Plus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Receive SMS Plus at 84% against SMS Instant's 12%. Receive SMS Plus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). SMS Instant's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Plus sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Receive SMS Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Receive SMS Plus has 1.5K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of SMS Instant's written reviews are positive against 84% of Receive SMS Plus's.

SMS Instant ships an update every 5 months, Receive SMS Plus every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Instant | Receive SMS Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-instant/id1504179579/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receive-sms-plus/id6463490061/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 62 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | **83.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hayato Shimizu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207195348) | [COMUNIT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517214445) |

## 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 Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receive-sms-plus/id6463490061)

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.

**Highlights:** Receive SMS for verification, Global phone number selection, Verify new accounts, Log into existing accounts, Fast and reliable service

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SMS Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| SMS Credits | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Reliable service
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Useful for privacy and verification
- 🚀 Fast and simple

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional errors with orders
- 🔒 Limited availability in certain regions

**Reported bugs**

- Order placement errors
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Better organization of member deals
- More comprehensive service coverage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Instant free?

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

### Is Receive SMS Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SMS Instant or Receive SMS Plus?

Receive SMS Plus is rated higher. SMS Instant averages 4.1 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Receive SMS Plus averages 4.4 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do SMS Instant or Receive SMS Plus have ads?

SMS Instant shows ads; Receive SMS Plus does not.

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

SMS Instant ships an update every 5 months, and Receive SMS Plus every 4 days. Most recently, SMS Instant was updated on October 27, 2026 and Receive SMS Plus on October 27, 2026.

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