# SMS Activate by PhoneVerified+ vs SMSProxy

The clearest difference is rating: SMS Activate by PhoneVerified+ at 4.6 against SMSProxy's 3.7. SMS Activate by PhoneVerified+ also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 20%) and ratings volume (247 vs 6). SMSProxy's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Activate by PhoneVerified+ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and SMSProxy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SMS Activate by PhoneVerified+ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS Activate by PhoneVerified+ has 247 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of SMS Activate by PhoneVerified+'s written reviews are positive against 20% of SMSProxy's.

SMS Activate by PhoneVerified+ ships an update every 2 months, SMSProxy monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Activate by PhoneVerified+ | SMSProxy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (247 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-activate-by-phoneverified-plus/id1613620015/reviews)** | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smsproxy-temporary-num/id1635028152/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **247** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **59.1% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TECHOOK, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771079731) | [Alexandre Reol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455118075) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS Activate by PhoneVerified+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-activate-by-phoneverified-plus/id1613620015)

Obtain temporary US phone numbers for app and service verification without revealing your personal number. This service offers one-click activation and unlimited virtual numbers, ensuring quick SMS code reception for seamless verification.

**Highlights:** Temporary US phone numbers, One-click activation, Unlimited virtual numbers, Receive SMS verification codes, Verify any app or service

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Buy Phone Number for One Day | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy Phone Number for 3-Day Use | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy Phone Number for One Week | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Phone Num for 14-Day Use | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works for verification
- 👍 Useful for not exposing personal number
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Love this app
- 👍 Love your service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Number used before
- 😞 Number did not work
- 😞 Wasted money
- 😞 No service available
- 😞 App not sending out code

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Application shows used number
- 🐛 Unable to send SMS
- 🐛 No service available for WhatsApp
- 🐛 App not sending out code
- 🐛 Error message keeps popping up


### SMSProxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smsproxy-temporary-num/id1635028152)

Get temporary phone numbers to receive SMS codes for online sign-ups and promotions. Protect your real number by using burner numbers on various websites and apps. No account creation is needed.

**Highlights:** Temporary/burner phone numbers, Receive SMS codes, Sign up for online services, No account required, Supports 100+ numbers, No tracking or analytics

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SMS Proxy Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| SMS Proxy Pro | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Activate by PhoneVerified+ free?

SMS Activate by PhoneVerified+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SMSProxy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SMS Activate by PhoneVerified+ or SMSProxy?

SMS Activate by PhoneVerified+ is rated higher. SMS Activate by PhoneVerified+ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 247 ratings, while SMSProxy averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do SMS Activate by PhoneVerified+ or SMSProxy have ads?

Neither SMS Activate by PhoneVerified+ nor SMSProxy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMS Activate by PhoneVerified+ or SMSProxy?

SMS Activate by PhoneVerified+ ships an update every 2 months, and SMSProxy monthly. Most recently, SMS Activate by PhoneVerified+ was updated on October 16, 2026 and SMSProxy on October 17, 2026.

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