Comparison

Receive SMS vs NEXUS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Receive SMS

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
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"Receive SMS - Multiple SIM"" is a free service for receive SMS messages online, based on REAL SIM and shows you the exact information received by the modem with Dynamic Sender ID. On this app you can check if you receive SMS on different routes, or if you receive using the Dynamic Sender ID feature. *** Hide your Personal Phone Number *** Today, Many websites, apps and services require phone number verification for you to start using them which may risk your phone number to be published or shared with third-parties and used to spam you with unwanted advertisements and ads. for this reason you can use "Receive SMS - Temp Number" to hide your own phone number by providing one of our phone numbers listed and gain access to the website, app or service you want without being at the risk of providing sensitive information about you to untrusted or foggy parties. *** Fast & Instant SMS receive *** As soon as the service, website or app send you the SMS it'll be available almost instantly or within seconds and you can check the SMS content easily. * Fake Identity Generator (name set, address, gender, county, extra info) * SSN Validator *** WHAT IS Temp-Mail? *** Temp Mail: is a must-have service that generates a disposable email address designed to replace your original one. Temporary Mail, or simply TMail (also known as disposable mail, temp mail, temporary email, fake mail, ten minutes mail, etc.), is a must-have service that generates a disposable email address designed to replace your original one. It expires after two days and allows you to stay anonymous online while getting unwanted emails on a temporary email address that disappears after a while. In general, using TMail is a perfect way to protect your primary mailbox from worthless spam. *** HOW DOES IT WORK? *** Here you can get a randomly generated email address and even rename it for free. Just copy it to the clipboard and paste whenever you need it for registration. Then automatically will refresh when receive a reply. Please pay attention that you can receive emails with the generated email, not send them. Received messages will be kept only for 48 hours. *** IS Temp Mail ANONYMOUS? *** TMail is the best way to protect your data because the site or app doesn't require any personal details to generate temp mail.

About

NEXUS

Features
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NEXUS — Secure VPN, Ad Blocker & Speed Test NEXUS is a privacy-focused network utility that brings secure VPN protection, an interactive global server globe, ad blocking, and network speed testing together in one simple app. Explore your VPN network on the globe, choose your preferred server, connect securely, block unwanted ads and trackers, and check your internet performance whenever you need it. KEY FEATURES - Interactive VPN Globe Explore VPN server locations around the world through a dynamic visual globe and see your current network location at a glance. - Secure VPN Connection Connect through a secure VPN tunnel with encrypted network traffic routed through NEXUS servers. - Ad Blocker Help reduce unwanted ads and trackers while using the VPN connection. - Network Speed Test Quickly test your internet connection with download speed, upload speed, and ping measurements. - Global VPN Servers Browse available server locations, search for specific locations, and save your favorite servers for quick access. - Live Connection Statistics Monitor your connection with real-time information including: * Download speed * Upload speed * Ping * Data used * Connection duration - Network Analytics View your VPN usage through weekly data charts, connection statistics, and your most-used servers. - Anonymous Access Use NEXUS without creating a traditional personal account. The app is designed for anonymous access without requiring your name or email address. - Privacy-Focused Settings Customize your experience with: * Auto-connect on launch * Confirm before disconnecting * Anonymous analytics controls * Favorite servers * Privacy Policy * Terms of Service SIMPLE. PRIVATE. CONNECTED. NEXUS combines essential network tools in one modern experience — secure your connection, explore the global network, block unwanted content, and understand your internet performance. NEXUS — Your connection, your network, your privacy. Disclaimer NEXUS is designed to improve internet privacy and security. VPN protection does not guarantee complete anonymity or protection against all online threats. Users are responsible for complying with applicable laws and third-party service terms. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/securevpnconnecto/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/securevpnconnecto/terms-of-service Subscription Details: After your free trial, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription anytime through iTunes settings.

Screenshots

Receive SMS4 screens
NEXUS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NEXUS at none against Receive SMS's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Receive SMS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NEXUS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Receive SMS versus NEXUS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReceive SMSNEXUS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAyoub El OmraniLUNA WEB PTE LTD

Bugs and requests

Receive SMS

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Numbers are invalid
  • Verification codes not received
  • App crashes and freezes

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add chat functionality
  • Improve verification process

NEXUS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Receive SMS

One-time1
  • Premium Version$12.99
2 purchases

NEXUS

Subscriptions2
  • Auto Renewable Subscription$19.991 Month
  • Auto Renewable Subscription$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Receive SMS free?
Receive SMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NEXUS free?
NEXUS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Receive SMS or NEXUS have ads?
Receive SMS shows ads; NEXUS does not.

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