# SMS Proxy vs SMS 2Number

The clearest difference is rating: SMS 2Number at 4.4 against SMS Proxy's 3.7. SMS 2Number also leads on ratings volume (144 vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). SMS Proxy's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Proxy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SMS 2Number sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SMS 2Number holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS 2Number has 144 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of SMS Proxy's written reviews are positive against 14% of SMS 2Number's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SMS Proxy ships an update every 6 weeks, SMS 2Number every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Proxy | SMS 2Number |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-proxy-temporary-num/id1635028152/reviews) | **[4.4 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-2number-cloud-sms/id6443442188/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **144** |
| Positive reviews | **20.0% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexandre Reol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455118075) | [妍君 姜](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640066053) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### SMS 2Number

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-2number-cloud-sms/id6443442188)

Receive SMS messages online using virtual phone numbers from various countries. Ideal for temporary registrations, protecting your privacy by hiding your real number and avoiding information abuse. Get real-time verification codes for apps and services.

**Highlights:** Receive SMS online, Virtual phone numbers, Real-time verification codes, Supports multiple countries, Privacy protection, Temporary registrations

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month Membership | $5.49 | per month |
| Season Membership | $13.99 | per 3 months |
| 年度会员 | $19.99 | per year |
| 18 Coin | $2.99 | one-time |
| After 1 Year | $4.99 | one-time |
| 45 Coin | $5.99 | one-time |
| After Two Years | $8.99 | one-time |
| After Three Years | $14.99 | one-time |
| 98 Coin | $14.99 | one-time |
| After Five Years | $23.99 | one-time |
| 198 Coin | $29.99 | one-time |
| 298 Coin | $39.99 | one-time |
| 648 coin | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Proxy free?

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

### Is SMS 2Number free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SMS Proxy or SMS 2Number?

SMS 2Number is rated higher. SMS Proxy averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SMS 2Number averages 4.4 from 144 ratings.

### Do SMS Proxy or SMS 2Number have ads?

SMS 2Number shows ads; SMS Proxy does not.

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

SMS Proxy ships an update every 6 weeks, and SMS 2Number every 2 months. Most recently, SMS Proxy was updated on October 25, 2026 and SMS 2Number on October 22, 2026.

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