# Receive SMS vs SMS Expert Lite

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SMS Expert Lite at none against Receive SMS's 1. SMS Expert Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Receive SMS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SMS Expert Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Receive SMS | SMS Expert Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receive-sms-multiple-sim/id1639778516/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 56 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 14.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ayoub El Omrani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326480886) | [LTCG, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583963628) |

## What reviewers say

### Receive SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receive-sms-multiple-sim/id1639778516)

Receive SMS messages online using real SIMs and dynamic sender IDs to protect your personal number. Get instant SMS delivery and temporary email addresses for anonymous online access.

**Highlights:** Receive SMS online, Hide personal phone number, Instant SMS delivery, Temporary email addresses, Fake identity generator, SSN validator

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 💡 Useful for getting codes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Numbers don't work
- 🐛 Can't receive messages
- 🔋 Bloated with ads
- 💰 Forces you to pay

**Reported bugs**

- Numbers are invalid
- Verification codes not received
- App crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add chat functionality
- Improve verification process


### SMS Expert Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-expert-lite/id6446123725)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Receive SMS free?

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

### Is SMS Expert Lite free?

SMS Expert Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Receive SMS or SMS Expert Lite have ads?

Receive SMS shows ads; SMS Expert Lite does not.

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