# Receive SMS vs HiOla

The clearest difference is ads: HiOla at none against Receive SMS's shown. HiOla also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Receive SMS's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 2). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Receive SMS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HiOla sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Receive SMS against 4.5 for HiOla. 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.

Receive SMS ships an update every 3 weeks, HiOla every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Receive SMS | HiOla |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receive-sms-multiple-sim/id1639778516/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiola/id6759298452/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ayoub El Omrani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326480886) | [Cadus Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877943837) |

## 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


### HiOla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiola/id6759298452)

Communicate seamlessly across language barriers with instant, real-time translation for messages and voice calls. This app supports over 60 languages, making global conversations effortless for families, travelers, and international teams.

**Highlights:** Real-time translation across 63 languages, Voice messages with transcription and translation, Crystal-clear voice calls, Smart reply suggestions, Speech-to-text dictation, Photo, video, and voice note sharing

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HiOla Premium | $6.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Receive SMS free?

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

### Is HiOla free?

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

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

HiOla is rated higher. Receive SMS averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while HiOla averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Receive SMS or HiOla have ads?

Receive SMS shows ads; HiOla does not.

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

Receive SMS ships an update every 3 weeks, and HiOla every 6 days. Most recently, Receive SMS was updated on September 25, 2026 and HiOla on September 14, 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.*