# Receive SMS vs Communicat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Communicat at 100% against Receive SMS's 40%. Communicat also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). Receive SMS's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Receive SMS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Communicat sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Communicat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Receive SMS has 1.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Receive SMS's written reviews are positive against 100% of Communicat's.

Receive SMS ships an update every 3 weeks, Communicat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Receive SMS | Communicat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receive-sms-multiple-sim/id1639778516/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/communicat-kind-messaging/id6746348218/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ayoub El Omrani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326480886) | [Rated10, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022477904) |

## 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


### Communicat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/communicat-kind-messaging/id6746348218)

This app provides a unique messaging experience by incorporating a real-time communication coach. It analyzes conversations to offer feedback, helping users express themselves better and de-escalate tense discussions for stronger relationships.

**Highlights:** Real-time communication coach, Message analysis and feedback, De-escalates tense conversations, Improves self-expression, Prevents arguments from spiraling, Builds stronger relationships

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Communicat Premium | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Receive SMS free?

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

### Is Communicat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Receive SMS or Communicat?

Communicat is rated higher. Receive SMS averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Communicat averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Receive SMS or Communicat have ads?

Receive SMS shows ads; Communicat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Receive SMS or Communicat?

Receive SMS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Communicat every 2 weeks. Most recently, Receive SMS was updated on September 25, 2026 and Communicat on August 3, 2026.

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