# SMS Verification vs Receive SMS Plus

SMS Verification and Receive SMS Plus both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Receive SMS Plus's written reviews are positive against 20% of SMS Verification's. Receive SMS Plus also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Receive SMS Plus sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for SMS Verification against 4.4 for Receive SMS Plus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 717 and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of SMS Verification's written reviews are positive against 84% of Receive SMS Plus's.

SMS Verification ships an update every 2 months, Receive SMS Plus every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Verification | Receive SMS Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (717 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-verification-phoneverify/id1607394110/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receive-sms-plus/id6463490061/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 717 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 19.6% of reviews | **83.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TECHOOK, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771079731) | [COMUNIT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517214445) |

## 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


### Receive SMS Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receive-sms-plus/id6463490061)

This app provides a convenient way to receive SMS messages for verification on various online services. Access a global selection of phone numbers to easily verify new accounts or log into existing ones.

**Highlights:** Receive SMS for verification, Global phone number selection, Verify new accounts, Log into existing accounts, Fast and reliable service

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SMS Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| SMS Credits | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Reliable service
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Useful for privacy and verification
- 🚀 Fast and simple

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional errors with orders
- 🔒 Limited availability in certain regions

**Reported bugs**

- Order placement errors
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Better organization of member deals
- More comprehensive service coverage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Verification free?

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

### Is Receive SMS Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SMS Verification or Receive SMS Plus?

SMS Verification is rated higher. SMS Verification averages 4.4 out of 5 from 717 ratings, while Receive SMS Plus averages 4.4 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do SMS Verification or Receive SMS Plus have ads?

Neither SMS Verification nor Receive SMS Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMS Verification or Receive SMS Plus?

SMS Verification ships an update every 2 months, and Receive SMS Plus every 4 days. Most recently, SMS Verification was updated on November 3, 2026 and Receive SMS Plus on November 3, 2026.

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