Comparison

textPlus vs Get SMS Code

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

Head to head
About

textPlus

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
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Bringing you free texting, free picture messaging, a free US phone number, free inbound phone calls, and cheap outbound phone calls for nearly a decade! Works over WiFi or data to keep you connected with family and friends around the globe. text+ gives you: - A free US Phone number so friends can call & text you (you pick the area code) - Free texting (SMS, MMS + group chat) to any US or Canadian mobile number - Free inbound phone calls - Toll-free calling from anywhere in the world with no restrictions! - Inexpensive outbound phone calls - Works great over WiFi so you don’t even need a 3G/4G connection. - No contracts, no “surprise” costs. - Turn your iPod touch and iPad into a phone! Why keep paying for expensive mobile phone plans when you can switch to text+ and save $$$! IN APP SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS - If you choose to subscribe to a plan, you will be charged a price according to the plan selected in your country. The price will be shown in the app before you complete the payment. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of your current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at the purchase price listed above - You may manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings and then “Manage Subscriptions” * IMPORTANT: - We do not support 911 in the US - In order to place most outbound phone calls you will need to purchase credits within the App - If push notifications are not enabled, you may not receive messages and calls Terms of Use: https://textplus.com/textplus-terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://textplus.com/textplus-privacy-policy/ Subscription Products: • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication

About

Get SMS Code

Acquire virtual phone numbers to receive verification codes from popular online services like WhatsApp, Tinder, and Facebook. Protect your privacy, create secondary accounts, or bypass regional restrictions with numbers from various countries. Enjoy swift access, transparent pricing, and a secure, anonymous experience.

Highlights
  • Virtual number acquisition
  • SMS verification code reception
  • Support for popular online services
  • Global country availability
  • Anonymous registration
  • Transparent pricing
Features
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Introducing our application, which enables you to acquire a virtual number capable of receiving messages from popular online services such as WhatsApp, Tinder, Facebook, Gmail, Telegram, and more. Key advantages include: * Swift access to virtual numbers * Extensive support for various online services * Availability of numbers in nearly all countries * Transparent pricing * Emphasis on reliability, security, and anonymity Why might you need it? * To create an additional account on an online service without possessing a secondary number * To register on an online platform while prioritizing anonymity and safeguarding against marketing communications or personal data leaks * When registration on certain services is not accessible in your country, necessitating a number from another country. How does it operate? * Choose the service for registration (e.g., WhatsApp, Tinder, Facebook) * Select the country to purchase a number (our app supports most countries) * Rent a number and input it into the chosen service * In a matter of minutes, receive a message containing an activation code! Join and make the most of our application! Learn more at: https://api.get-sms-code.com/terms.html For any questions or suggestions, we eagerly await your feedback: support@get-sms-code.com

Screenshots

textPlus4 screens
Get SMS Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Get SMS Code at none against textPlus's shown. textPlus's advantage is ratings volume (272K vs 2.8K) and review sentiment (41% vs 20%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. textPlus sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Get SMS Code sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for textPlus against 4.5 for Get SMS Code. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: textPlus has 272K ratings behind it against 2.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of textPlus's written reviews are positive against 20% of Get SMS Code's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

textPlus ships an update monthly, Get SMS Code every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
textPlus versus Get SMS Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertextPlusGet SMS Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (272K ratings) — better4.5 (2.8K ratings)
Positive reviews40.9% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings272K — better2.8K
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#58 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size201 MB38 MB
Age rating17+4+
DevelopertextPlus, Inc.APPSTER LIMITED

Customer experience

textPlus

All ratings271,825 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews1,513 reviews
Positive40.9%
Neutral6.3%
Negative52.7%

Get SMS Code

All ratings2,796 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral2.1%
Negative77.9%

User reviews

textPlus

From 272K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Get SMS Code

From 2.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Useful app
  • 🚀 Quick verification
  • 💡 Supports many services

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
  • 🔒 Scam/Fraudulent app
  • 🔒 Coins/money disappear
  • 🐛 Verification codes not received

Bugs and requests

textPlus

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

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

Get SMS Code

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Compatibility issues with certain services
  • Unreliable service, numbers not working

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improve app functionality
  • Provide better customer support

In-app purchases

12 purchases

textPlus

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Bundle Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Keep Phone Number$9.991 Year
  • Premium Number Bundle Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time9
  • Premium Number - 1 Year$0.99
  • 40 Minutes$0.99
  • $0.99 in Calling Credits$0.99
Show 6 more
  • 99¢ in textPlus Credit2 variants$0.99
  • 100 Credits$0.99
  • 100 Minutes$1.99
  • $1.99 in Calling Credits$1.99
  • $5.49 in Calling Credits$4.99
  • $4.99 in textPlus Credit$4.99
13 purchases

Get SMS Code

One-time13
  • 25 Credits Pack$0.39
  • 100 Credits$0.49
  • 100 Credits Pack$0.99
Show 10 more
  • 200 Credits$0.99
  • 300 Credits$1.49
  • 200 Credits Pack$1.99
  • 500 Credits$2.49
  • 300 Credits Pack$2.99
  • 1000 Credits$4.49
  • 500 Credits Pack$4.99
  • 1000 Credits Pack$9.99
  • 1500 Credits Pack$14.99
  • 2000 Credits Pack$19.99

Questions

Is textPlus free?
textPlus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Get SMS Code free?
Get SMS Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, textPlus or Get SMS Code?
textPlus is rated higher. textPlus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 272K ratings, while Get SMS Code averages 4.5 from 2.8K ratings.
Do textPlus or Get SMS Code have ads?
textPlus shows ads; Get SMS Code does not.
Which is updated more often, textPlus or Get SMS Code?
textPlus ships an update monthly, and Get SMS Code every 5 weeks. Most recently, textPlus was updated on September 24, 2026 and Get SMS Code on September 23, 2026.

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