# SMSimo vs SMS Proxy

The clearest difference is rating: SMS Proxy at 3.7 against SMSimo's 2.0. SMS Proxy also leads on review sentiment (20% vs 0%) and device support (4 vs 2). SMSimo's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMSimo sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and SMS Proxy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SMS Proxy holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SMSimo's written reviews are positive against 20% of SMS Proxy's.

SMSimo ships an update every 3 weeks, SMS Proxy every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMSimo | SMS Proxy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smsimo-verify-with-text/id1628368280/reviews) | **[3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-proxy-temporary-num/id1635028152/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **20.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ALMA TECHNOLOGIES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785532356) | [Alexandre Reol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455118075) |

## What reviewers say

### SMSimo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smsimo-verify-with-text/id1628368280)

Protect your identity by using temporary phone numbers for online verification. Access thousands of numbers from over 270 countries to sign up for various apps and websites without using your personal number.

**Highlights:** Temporary phone numbers, SMS verification for apps/websites, Global coverage (270+ countries), Unlimited SMS within 10 minutes, View past activations, Purchase activation packages

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Activation | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 Activations | $11.99 | one-time |
| 10 Activations | $18.99 | one-time |


### SMS Proxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-proxy-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 SMSimo free?

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

### Is SMS Proxy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SMSimo or SMS Proxy?

SMS Proxy is rated higher. SMSimo averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SMS Proxy averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do SMSimo or SMS Proxy have ads?

Neither SMSimo nor SMS Proxy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMSimo or SMS Proxy?

SMSimo ships an update every 3 weeks, and SMS Proxy every 6 weeks. Most recently, SMSimo was updated on November 3, 2026 and SMS Proxy on November 3, 2026.

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