# SMS 2Number vs Virtual Number & SMS

The clearest difference is rating: Virtual Number & SMS at 4.7 against SMS 2Number's 3.0. Virtual Number & SMS also leads on ratings volume (57 vs 2). SMS 2Number's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS 2Number sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Virtual Number & SMS sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Virtual Number & SMS holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Number & SMS has 57 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

SMS 2Number ships an update every 10 days, Virtual Number & SMS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS 2Number | Virtual Number & SMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-2number/id1603204504/reviews) | **[4.7 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-number-and-sms-codeapp/id6499520242/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **57** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Horgos Rhino Netword](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448654702) | [Verity Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690121269) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS 2Number

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-2number/id1603204504)

Create and use temporary or permanent secondary phone numbers for personal and business use. Send SMS messages internationally at competitive rates and maintain privacy for online interactions and sign-ups.

**Highlights:** Create secondary phone numbers, Send international SMS, Block spam, Temporary numbers, Privacy for online sign-ups, Customizable numbers

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SMS Free 7 Days | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| SMS Free 30 Days | $5.99 | per month |
| SMS Free 365 Days | $29.99 | per year |


### Virtual Number & SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-number-and-sms-codeapp/id6499520242)

Instantly receive SMS verification codes and create temporary disposable email addresses to protect your privacy. Avoid spam and manage temporary emails safely without exposing your personal inbox.

**Highlights:** Receive SMS verification codes, Create disposable temp mail addresses, Protect inbox from spam, No registration required, Receive and download emails with attachments, Automatic email deletion

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 5 Credit | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 Credit | $8.99 | one-time |
| 20 Credit | $14.99 | one-time |
| 40 Credit | $27.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS 2Number free?

SMS 2Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Virtual Number & SMS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SMS 2Number or Virtual Number & SMS?

Virtual Number & SMS is rated higher. SMS 2Number averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Virtual Number & SMS averages 4.7 from 57 ratings.

### Do SMS 2Number or Virtual Number & SMS have ads?

Virtual Number & SMS shows ads; SMS 2Number does not.

### Which is updated more often, SMS 2Number or Virtual Number & SMS?

SMS 2Number ships an update every 10 days, and Virtual Number & SMS every 2 months. Most recently, SMS 2Number was updated on October 15, 2026 and Virtual Number & SMS on October 5, 2026.

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