# Pastel vs SMS Verification Number GetSMS

The clearest difference is rating: Pastel at 4.7 against SMS Verification Number GetSMS's 4.4. Pastel also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 149) and device support (4 vs 1). SMS Verification Number GetSMS's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pastel sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SMS Verification Number GetSMS sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pastel holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pastel has 1.4K ratings behind it against 149, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 74% and 74% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pastel | SMS Verification Number GetSMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pastel/id413897608/reviews)** | [4.4 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-verification-number-getsms/id6738366063/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 149 |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | **74.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#187** | #191 |
| Size | 11 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steven Troughton-Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/286133549) | [CODE MAGNET](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753738033) |

## What reviewers say

### Pastel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pastel/id413897608)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Easily capture, organize, and use color palettes for your creative projects. Analyze photos to extract dominant colors, or manually select them. Seamlessly sync your library across devices and export colors in various code formats or as pixel bitmaps.

**Highlights:** Capture color palettes from photos, Manual color selection, Drag and drop colors to other apps, iCloud sync across devices, Export colors in code formats (RGB, hex, Swift), Create custom wallpapers

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pastel (One Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Pastel (One Year) | $9.99 | per year |
| Pastel (Legacy Purchase) | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and clean interface
- 🚀 Efficient color management
- 💡 Ability to import colors from photos
- 🎨 Great for designers and artists
- 📦 Seamless integration with Procreate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Disappearing custom palettes
- 🔍 Lack of color picker functionality
- 🤔 Confusing widget behavior
- 🔀 Issues with rearranging colors in palettes

**Reported bugs**

- Palettes disappearing after OS updates
- Delays and freezes when using color wheel
- Inconsistent behavior on different devices/OSes

**Requested features**

- Color contrast analysis tools
- CMYK color support
- Easier way to copy/paste color codes
- Improved palette organization and management
- Integration with more design apps


### SMS Verification Number GetSMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-verification-number-getsms/id6738366063)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Obtain a temporary virtual phone number to receive SMS verification codes quickly and securely. Protect your real number during signups, logins, and account recovery processes with an organized inbox for all your codes.

**Highlights:** Virtual number for SMS verification, Organized inbox for verification codes, Private number for anonymous signups, Country and service selection, No extra SIM card or device needed, Supports OTP, login, and account recovery, Automatic refunds for unused attempts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Token Monthly - SMS Verification | $12.99 | per month |
| 5 Tokens Monthly - Virtual Numbers | $39.99 | per month |
| 15 Tokens Monthly - Receive SMS | $49.99 | per month |
| 30 Tokens Monthly - Temp Numbers | $89.99 | per month |
| 1 Token - SMS Verification | $14.99 | one-time |
| 5 Tokens - Virtual Numbers | $39.99 | one-time |
| 15 Tokens - Receive SMS | $59.99 | one-time |
| 30 Tokens - Temp Numbers | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good
- 👍 Recommended
- 👍 Best app ever
- 👍 Reliable app
- 👍 Virtual number for WhatsApp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't even work
- 🐛 Occasional crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pastel free?

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

### Is SMS Verification Number GetSMS free?

SMS Verification Number GetSMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pastel or SMS Verification Number GetSMS?

Pastel is rated higher. Pastel averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while SMS Verification Number GetSMS averages 4.4 from 149 ratings.

### Do Pastel or SMS Verification Number GetSMS have ads?

Neither Pastel nor SMS Verification Number GetSMS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pastel or SMS Verification Number GetSMS?

Pastel ships an update monthly, and SMS Verification Number GetSMS monthly. Most recently, Pastel was updated on September 24, 2026 and SMS Verification Number GetSMS on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pastel or SMS Verification Number GetSMS?

Pastel currently peaks at #187 in the App Store charts, and SMS Verification Number GetSMS at #191. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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