# SMS Virtual vs YouPay

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: YouPay at none against SMS Virtual's 7. YouPay also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). SMS Virtual's advantage is ratings volume (30K vs 1) and chart position (#161 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Virtual sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. YouPay asks for nothing beyond the download.

YouPay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS Virtual has 30K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SMS Virtual ships an update monthly, YouPay every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Virtual | YouPay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-virtual-receive-sms/id1558276033/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youpay/id6760634588/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#161** | — |
| Size | 59 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tecrow LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823713456) | [YP GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885435409) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS Virtual

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

**Currently charting:** #161 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 (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Number | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Number | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Activation | $0.29 | one-time |
| 5 Activations | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Activations | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15 activations | $2.99 | one-time |
| Number Change | $3.99 | 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


### YouPay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youpay/id6760634588)

This app bridges digital assets with real-world spending, offering a secure and compliant global crypto card. It allows for fast card issuance, global ATM withdrawals, and seamless online/offline payments with flexible card options.

**Highlights:** Global crypto card, Virtual and physical card options, ATM withdrawals, Seamless online/offline payments, Real-time account management, Fee waivers

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Virtual free?

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

### Is YouPay free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SMS Virtual or YouPay?

YouPay is rated higher. SMS Virtual averages 4.6 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while YouPay averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SMS Virtual or YouPay have ads?

Neither SMS Virtual nor YouPay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMS Virtual or YouPay?

SMS Virtual ships an update monthly, and YouPay every 9 days. Most recently, SMS Virtual was updated on November 3, 2026 and YouPay on October 15, 2026.

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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.*