# Receive SMS vs Gossip Buzz

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gossip Buzz at 100% against Receive SMS's 40%. Gossip Buzz also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). Receive SMS's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, 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 Gossip Buzz sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gossip Buzz 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 1, 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 Gossip Buzz's.

Receive SMS ships an update every 3 weeks, Gossip Buzz every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Receive SMS | Gossip Buzz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receive-sms-multiple-sim/id1639778516/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gossip-buzz/id6762441871/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| 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 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ayoub El Omrani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326480886) | [Jkuldev LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893286715) |

## 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


### Gossip Buzz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gossip-buzz/id6762441871)

This social platform offers encrypted messaging and a dynamic feed for sharing thoughts, photos, and videos. Engage with communities, participate in debates, and express yourself through short-form stories. It also features a built-in wallet for earning and spending digital currency.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted messaging and calls, Multiple post types (text, photos, videos, polls), Short-form vertical stories (SIP), Community building with moderation tools, Interactive debates with real-time splits, In-app wallet for digital currency

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Gosip Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Gosip Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Gossip Premium Plus | $49.99 | per month |
| Gossip Premium Max | $99.99 | per month |
| 100 Yeti Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Yeti Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Yeti Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Yeti Coins | $94.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Receive SMS free?

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

### Is Gossip Buzz free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Receive SMS or Gossip Buzz?

Gossip Buzz is rated higher. Receive SMS averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Gossip Buzz averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Receive SMS or Gossip Buzz have ads?

Receive SMS shows ads; Gossip Buzz does not.

### Which is updated more often, Receive SMS or Gossip Buzz?

Receive SMS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gossip Buzz every 2 days. Most recently, Receive SMS was updated on September 25, 2026 and Gossip Buzz on September 22, 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.*