# Authenticator vs vSMS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Authenticator at none against vSMS's 3. Authenticator also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. vSMS sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authenticator | vSMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vsms-second-number-and-temp-sms/id6774768570/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Geeg Yazilim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087985099) | [Adil Hamidi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774768572) |

## What reviewers say

### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-one-time-pass/id1535368951)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### vSMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vsms-second-number-and-temp-sms/id6774768570)

This app provides a second phone number for private communication and temporary numbers for service verifications. It also offers a free disposable email address. Keep your real number private for listings, dating, or business.

**Highlights:** Rent a Canadian phone number, Temporary numbers for verification codes, Disposable email address, 200 texts and 100 minutes monthly (rented number), 467 services across 69 countries (temp numbers), Credits for pay-per-use services, No ads or data selling

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 OTP Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 12 OTP Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 OTP Credits | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authenticator free?

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

### Is vSMS free?

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

### Do Authenticator or vSMS have ads?

Neither Authenticator nor vSMS shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*