# SMS Proxy vs Hello Passwords

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hello Passwords at 100% against SMS Proxy's 20%. Hello Passwords also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). SMS Proxy's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). 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 Hello Passwords sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SMS Proxy ships an update every 6 weeks, Hello Passwords every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Proxy | Hello Passwords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-proxy-temporary-num/id1635028152/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6** | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexandre Reol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455118075) | [Adrian Ensan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497467587) |

## 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 |


### Hello Passwords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-passwords/id6502266745)

Securely store sensitive information like passwords, credit cards, and passports in an encrypted vault. Enjoy convenient features like large type viewing, QR code generation for Wi-Fi, and expiring credit card notifications. Your data syncs across devices via iCloud and can be customized with themes and app icons.

**Highlights:** Encrypted password storage, Credit card and passport storage, QR code generation for Wi-Fi, Expiring credit card notifications, iCloud sync across devices, Customizable themes and app icons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hello World Basic | $1.00 | per month |
| Hello World Supporter | $2.00 | per month |
| Hello World Superstar | $5.00 | per month |
| Hello World Basic | $10.00 | per year |
| Hello World Supporter | $20.00 | per year |
| Hello World Superstar | $50.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Proxy free?

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

### Is Hello Passwords free?

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

### Do SMS Proxy or Hello Passwords have ads?

Neither SMS Proxy nor Hello Passwords shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMS Proxy or Hello Passwords?

SMS Proxy ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hello Passwords every 9 days. Most recently, SMS Proxy was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hello Passwords on November 4, 2026.

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