# SMS Verification vs Second Sim

The clearest difference is update cadence: Second Sim at every 3 weeks against SMS Verification's every 2 months. SMS Verification's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (717 vs 87). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Verification sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Second Sim sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SMS Verification holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS Verification has 717 ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of SMS Verification's written reviews are positive against 11% of Second Sim's.

SMS Verification ships an update every 2 months, Second Sim every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Verification | Second Sim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (717 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-verification-phoneverify/id1607394110/reviews)** | [4.2 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-sim-receive-sms/id1609762387/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **717** | 87 |
| Positive reviews | **19.6% of reviews** | 10.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TECHOOK, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771079731) | [Appios Bilisim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796567865) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS Verification

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-verification-phoneverify/id1607394110)

Obtain temporary U.S. phone numbers for app and service verification without revealing your personal number. Receive verification codes instantly and securely.

**Highlights:** Temporary U.S. phone numbers, App and service verification, Instant SMS code reception, One-click verification process, Affordable temporary numbers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Buy Service Verification | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy Service Verification | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy Service Verification | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Great tool for phone number verification
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick verification process

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Verification codes not working
- 💰 Charges without providing service
- 🔒 No customer support or refund options
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- Verification codes not received
- Purchased numbers not working
- Charges not reversed for failed transactions

**Requested features**

- Provide history of past purchases
- Allow reusing previously obtained numbers


### Second Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-sim-receive-sms/id1609762387)

Get a temporary virtual phone number to receive SMS verification codes for online accounts. Protect your primary number's privacy when signing up for new services like social media, gaming, or e-trade platforms. Easily switch numbers if one doesn't work, and review your activation history.

**Highlights:** Thousands of global phone numbers, Cancel and retry if SMS not received, No credit spent on failed attempts, View past activation history, Protect primary phone number privacy

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Service Rent Subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| 3 Service Rent Subscription | $4.49 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 5 Service Rent Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| 10 Service Rent Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| 1 Activation | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 Activations | $11.99 | one-time |
| 10 Activations | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Verification free?

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

### Is Second Sim free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SMS Verification or Second Sim?

SMS Verification is rated higher. SMS Verification averages 4.4 out of 5 from 717 ratings, while Second Sim averages 4.2 from 87 ratings.

### Do SMS Verification or Second Sim have ads?

Neither SMS Verification nor Second Sim shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMS Verification or Second Sim?

SMS Verification ships an update every 2 months, and Second Sim every 3 weeks. Most recently, SMS Verification was updated on October 18, 2026 and Second Sim on October 2, 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.*