# SMS Proxy vs Receive SMS Plus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Receive SMS Plus at 84% against SMS Proxy's 20%. Receive SMS Plus also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Receive SMS Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Receive SMS Plus has 1.5K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of SMS Proxy's written reviews are positive against 84% of Receive SMS Plus's.

SMS Proxy ships an update every 6 weeks, Receive SMS Plus every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Proxy | Receive SMS Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-proxy-temporary-num/id1635028152/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receive-sms-plus/id6463490061/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **83.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Alexandre Reol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455118075) | [COMUNIT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517214445) |

## 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 |


### 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 Proxy free?

SMS Proxy 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 Proxy or Receive SMS Plus?

Receive SMS Plus is rated higher. SMS Proxy averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Receive SMS Plus averages 4.4 from 1.5K ratings.

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

Neither SMS Proxy nor Receive SMS Plus shows ads.

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

SMS Proxy ships an update every 6 weeks, and Receive SMS Plus every 4 days. Most recently, SMS Proxy was updated on October 25, 2026 and Receive SMS Plus on October 25, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*