# Receive SMS vs TabVibe

The clearest difference is price: Receive SMS at Free against TabVibe's $0.99. Receive SMS also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). TabVibe's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On device support there is nothing between them.

Receive SMS is free to download; TabVibe costs $0.99 up front. Receive SMS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TabVibe asks for nothing beyond the download.

TabVibe 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Receive SMS | TabVibe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| 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/tabvibe/id6747994680/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 2 |
| 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** | Paid |
| Size | 56 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ayoub El Omrani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326480886) | [Nathaniel Hines](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783693454) |

## 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


### TabVibe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabvibe/id6747994680)

Consolidate your social media browsing into a single, private app. Quickly switch between your favorite platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Reddit in dedicated tabs. Enjoy a clutter-free, secure experience without tracking.

**Highlights:** Persistent WebViews for major platforms, Secure OAuth login, Local session memory, Privacy-first tab switching, Mute/unmute media control, No tracking or analytics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Receive SMS free?

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

### Is TabVibe free?

TabVibe costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

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

### Do Receive SMS or TabVibe have ads?

Receive SMS shows ads; TabVibe does not.

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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.*