# SMS Virtual vs 101TEXT

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 101TEXT at none against SMS Virtual's 5. 101TEXT also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). SMS Virtual's advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 4) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Virtual sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 101TEXT asks for nothing beyond the download.

101TEXT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS Virtual has 29K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Virtual | 101TEXT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-virtual-receive-sms/id1558276033/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/101text/id1660133609/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 89.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | — |
| Size | 46 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tecrow LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823713456) | [101VOICE](https://appshunter.io/developer/789641422) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS Virtual

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-virtual-receive-sms/id1558276033)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Get disposable virtual phone numbers to receive SMS messages online. Ideal for account verification and protecting your privacy without needing a physical SIM card. Enjoy transparent pricing and a simple process for temporary number use.

**Highlights:** Disposable virtual numbers, Receive SMS online, Account verification, Privacy protection, Transparent pricing, Temporary number use

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Activations Week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Activation | $0.29 | one-time |
| 5 Activations | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Activations | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15 activations | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliable and consistent
- 💰 Very affordable
- 🚀 Fast SMS delivery
- 🔒 Maintains privacy
- 🔥 Excellent customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Time limits on phone numbers
- 🔢 Limited number of SMS per number
- 🚫 Some numbers not compatible with certain services
- 📵 Occasional issues with number availability

**Reported bugs**

- Numbers sometimes already registered
- Activation credits not always received

**Requested features**

- Expand number selection for more services
- Increase number of SMS per number
- Extend time limits on phone numbers


### 101TEXT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/101text/id1660133609)

This app allows you to manage your contacts and use a professional business phone number for all your communications. Streamline messaging, save time, and enhance productivity without sharing your personal number.

**Highlights:** Contact syncing with Google, Outlook, and local contacts, Dedicated professional business phone number, Streamlined messaging for business, Enhanced productivity, Seamless integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Virtual free?

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

### Is 101TEXT free?

101TEXT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SMS Virtual or 101TEXT?

101TEXT is rated higher. SMS Virtual averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while 101TEXT averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do SMS Virtual or 101TEXT have ads?

Neither SMS Virtual nor 101TEXT 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.*