SMS client vs Get SMS Code
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SMS client
Compose and send SMS messages from your Mac using your iPhone. This app connects to a companion Mac application, allowing you to manage contacts, send to individuals or groups, and utilize message templates. Confirmation on your iPhone is required for security.
- Send SMS from Mac
- Utilize iPhone for sending
- Access Apple Contacts
- Send to individuals or groups
- Import groups from CSV
- Create message templates
- View sending history
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Type SMS messages on your Mac computer and send them via your iPhone. This iPhone client application requires Mac version of SMS sender, which can be downloaded from the App Store. Your iPhone and the Mac computer must be on the same network. Other features of SMS client and SMS sender: - auto connecting to iPhone SMS client - reading recipients directly from Apple Contacts - sending messages to an individual recipient or to a group - import a group from a csv file - creating message templates - history of sending - recent recipients list Sending the SMS message must be confirmed on the iPhone due to security reasons - this confirmation is a feature of the Apple developing environment, in which the "SMS client" application is written. It is not possible to send a message without such a confirmation. !!! Important connection information !!! Both your Mac and your iPhone must be on the same Wi-Fi network. SMS sender and SMS client use a standard Apple Bonjour service for discovering devices on the network, applications use an arbitrary port number between 49152 and 65535 (as any other third-party application). If SMS sender is not able to find your iPhone on the network, it seems that ports 49152-65535 are blocked in your computer or in the router. Then, restart the router, the computer and relaunch the application on your iPhone.
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.
- Virtual number acquisition
- SMS verification code reception
- Support for popular online services
- Global country availability
- Anonymous registration
- Transparent pricing
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Get SMS Code at 4.5 against SMS client's 2.0. Get SMS Code also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). SMS client's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Get SMS Code sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. SMS client asks for nothing beyond the download.
Get SMS Code holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Get SMS Code has 2.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of SMS client's written reviews are positive against 20% of Get SMS Code's.
SMS client ships an update every 5 months, Get SMS Code every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMS client | Get SMS Code |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (2 ratings) | 4.5 (2.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.8% of reviews | 20.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MacMedia | APPSTER LIMITED |
Customer experience
SMS client
Get SMS Code
User reviews
SMS client
From 2 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⌨️ Easier typing on Mac keyboard
- ⏱️ Saves time for long messages
- ✅ Works as advertised (for some)
- 💡 Good idea for an app
Room to improve
- ⚠️ Must press send on iPhone
- 🔌 Connection drops frequently
- ⏳ Cumbersome setup and reconnection
- 📱 No incoming message display on Mac
- 💸 Waste of money/time
Get SMS Code
From 2.8K App Store ratingsWhat 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
SMS client
Reported bugs
7 issues- Send button not clickable
- Recipients overlayed on message
- Connection failed
- App crashes frequently
- Doesn't connect to iPhone
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- Disconnects when phone goes to sleep
- Disconnects when app is in background
Requested features
10 requests- Enable automatic sending from Mac
- Allow iPhone app to run in background
- Display incoming messages on Mac
- Improve connection stability
- Simplify setup process
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- Enable USB connection option
- Allow sending without unlocking iPhone
- Improve computer UI
- Allow sending messages without touching the phone
- Import message folders
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
SMS client
No in-app purchases
Get SMS Code
- 25 Credits Pack$0.39
- 100 Credits$0.49
- 100 Credits Pack$0.99
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- 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









