# Buypass Code vs Temp Number

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Buypass Code at none against Temp Number's 8. Buypass Code also leads on ads (none vs shown). Temp Number's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 0%) and ratings volume (624 vs 15). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Temp Number sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Buypass Code asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Buypass Code against 4.1 for Temp Number. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Temp Number has 624 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Buypass Code's written reviews are positive against 25% of Temp Number's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buypass Code | Temp Number |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buypass-code/id425649258/reviews) | [4.1 (624 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temp-number-sms-second-phone/id1589908420/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **624** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **24.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Buypass AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/382614070) | [Privatix LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456118236) |

## What reviewers say

### Buypass Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buypass-code/id425649258)

This app provides a 2-factor authentication solution for secure remote access to company networks and websites. It requires a company agreement with the service provider. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Two-factor authentication, Secure remote access, Company network security, Secure website access, Apple Watch compatibility

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Temp Number

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temp-number-sms-second-phone/id1589908420)

This app provides temporary virtual phone numbers from various countries to receive SMS messages for online services. It helps protect your privacy by not exposing your personal number and offers transparent pricing for disposable numbers.

**Highlights:** Disposable virtual second phone numbers, Receive SMS online, Instant account verification, Protect personal phone number, Transparent pricing, Real SIM card providers

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Activation | $0.49 | one-time |
| 1 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Activations | $2.29 | one-time |
| 10 Activations | $4.39 | one-time |
| 5 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15 Activations | $6.19 | one-time |
| 25 Credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| 50 Credits | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good numbers
- 🚀 Fast and perfect SMS
- 💡 Can add funds from iTunes/App Store
- 🚀 Excellent service
- 👍 Reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Numbers already in use
- 🐛 SMS not received
- 🐛 Payments not confirmed
- 🐛 Accounts disabled without reason
- 🐛 Refunds not provided

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect SMS codes provided
- Numbers not working for verification
- Payments not reflected in account balance

**Requested features**

- Lower minimum deposit amount
- Add Apple Pay as payment option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buypass Code free?

Buypass Code is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Temp Number free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Buypass Code or Temp Number?

Buypass Code and Temp Number are both rated 4.1 out of 5 on the App Store, from 15 and 624 ratings respectively.

### Do Buypass Code or Temp Number have ads?

Temp Number shows ads; Buypass Code does not.

### Which is updated more often, Buypass Code or Temp Number?

Buypass Code ships an update every 2 months, and Temp Number every 2 months. Most recently, Buypass Code was updated on September 9, 2026 and Temp Number on September 29, 2026.

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