# textPlus vs SMSCodes.io

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SMSCodes.io at 78% against textPlus's 41%. SMSCodes.io also leads on ads (none vs shown). textPlus's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (272K vs 234). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. textPlus sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SMSCodes.io sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

textPlus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: textPlus has 272K ratings behind it against 234, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of textPlus's written reviews are positive against 78% of SMSCodes.io's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

textPlus ships an update monthly, SMSCodes.io every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | textPlus | SMSCodes.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (272K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textplus-text-message-plus-call/id314487667/reviews)** | [4.1 (234 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smscodesio/id1574921498/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **272K** | 234 |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | **78.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#60** | — |
| Size | 201 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [textPlus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306523812) | [IBBCBB Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668842994) |

## What reviewers say

### textPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textplus-text-message-plus-call/id314487667)

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Free · Utilities, #146 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Get a free US phone number for unlimited texting and calling over WiFi or data. Save money on mobile plans by using this app to connect with friends and family globally. Offers inexpensive outbound calls and can turn tablets into phones.

**Highlights:** Free US phone number, Unlimited free texting (SMS, MMS, group chat), Free inbound calls, Inexpensive outbound calls, Works over WiFi, Turn tablets into phones

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Bundle Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Keep Phone Number | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Number Bundle Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Number - 1 Year | $0.99 | one-time |
| 40 Minutes | $0.99 | one-time |
| $0.99 in Calling Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 99¢ in textPlus Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Minutes | $1.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 in Calling Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| $5.49 in Calling Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 in textPlus Credit | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Game-changing app
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and reliable texting and calling
- 💡 Useful additional features
- 👍 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🔋 Frequent ads interrupting usage
- 🐛 Inconsistent call and messaging functionality
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to get new phone numbers
- Randomly logging users out of accounts
- Delayed or undelivered messages
- Calls not connecting properly
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Upgrade options for better features
- Improved notification system
- Reduce intrusive ads
- Expand international support
- Add more customization options


### SMSCodes.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smscodesio/id1574921498)

Protect your online identity and privacy by verifying accounts with private, temporary phone numbers. Avoid spam and scams by not using your personal number for online sign-ups. Access a variety of countries for SMS and voice verifications.

**Highlights:** Verify online accounts without personal numbers, Receive SMS and voice verifications, Access numbers from multiple countries, Protect against spam and scams, Create private and dedicated phone numbers

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recharge $5.00 | $5.99 | one-time |
| $5.00 SMSCT Tokens | $5.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $10.00 | $11.99 | one-time |
| $10.00 SMSCT Tokens | $11.99 | one-time |
| $20.00 SMSCT Tokens | $23.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $20.00 | $23.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $50.00 | $59.99 | one-time |
| $50.00 SMSCT Tokens | $59.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $100.00 | $119.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $200.00 | $239.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $300.00 | $349.99 | one-time |
| Recharge $500.00 | $599.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Variety of verification services
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 🥰 Great customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive for some users
- ⏱️ Slow SMS delivery at times
- 🔒 Withdrawal issues with tokens
- 🤔 Unclear pricing and policies

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Balance not updating correctly
- Verification codes not received
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Withdrawal transactions stuck in pending

**Requested features**

- More payment options
- Improved withdrawal process
- Expanded country coverage
- Loyalty program or discounts
- Easier account management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is textPlus free?

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

### Is SMSCodes.io free?

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

### Which has better reviews, textPlus or SMSCodes.io?

textPlus is rated higher. textPlus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 272K ratings, while SMSCodes.io averages 4.1 from 234 ratings.

### Do textPlus or SMSCodes.io have ads?

textPlus shows ads; SMSCodes.io does not.

### Which is updated more often, textPlus or SMSCodes.io?

textPlus ships an update monthly, and SMSCodes.io every 5 months. Most recently, textPlus was updated on September 25, 2026 and SMSCodes.io on September 6, 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.*