Comparison

Pinger 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

Pinger

This app provides a free U.S. phone number for unlimited calling and texting to the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. It offers features like voicemail, group chat, and MMS messaging, functioning as a reliable alternative to a traditional phone line.

Highlights
  • Free U.S. phone number
  • Unlimited calling
  • Free texting (SMS)
  • Voicemail
  • Group chat
  • MMS picture & video messaging
Features
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Make free calls with a real U.S.phone number on the original free calling and texting app. Pinger comes preloaded with free calling minutes that can be used to call anyone in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico. After that, minutes are free to earn or cheap to purchase. SMS messages are also free. On top of free calling and SMS, additional features include voicemail, group chat, MMS picture & video messaging, emoji, ringtones, and more. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING “It’s like having a real phone number from the carrier. Except FREE.” –Nick “I started using this app back in 2007 on my iPod touch 3rd generation... Works every time, voice calls are clear, and no one knows it’s an app and not an actual phone. Highly recommended.” –Scott “I have used this app as my main phone number for years. It is just as reliable as an actual phone number.” –Kay “I’ve tried several, but hands down, Pinger is by far the best. Why? Simple: It works. Period.” –Tuc “I would rate this like 100,000,000 stars but can’t :/ only 5.” –Molly “Great to have a backup number especially when you travel abroad.” –Milo —— © 2020 Pinger, Inc. All rights reserved. The Pinger name, associated trademarks, and logos are trademarks of Pinger, Inc. or related entities. Terms of Service: https://www.pinger.com/privacy-policy/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://www.pinger.com/privacy-policy/ Subscriptions are automatically billed monthly or annually to your iTunes Account and auto-renew unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Payments are charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. You can turn off auto-renew or manage subscriptions in your iTunes & App Store account settings. Cancellations take effect at the end of the active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period (where available) is forfeited when purchasing a subscription.

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

Pinger4 screens
Get SMS Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Get SMS Code at none against Pinger's shown. Pinger's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 20%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pinger sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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

Pinger holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pinger has 70K ratings behind it against 2.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Pinger's written reviews are positive against 20% of Get SMS Code's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pinger ships an update weekly, Get SMS Code every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Pinger versus Get SMS Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPingerGet SMS Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (70K ratings) — better4.5 (2.8K ratings)
Positive reviews50.5% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings70K — better2.8K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#177 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size219 MB38 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPinger, Inc.APPSTER LIMITED

Customer experience

Pinger

All ratings70,108 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews321 reviews
Positive50.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative42.1%

Get SMS Code

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

User reviews

Pinger

From 70K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app
  • 👍 Simple and functional
  • 👍 Good app
  • 👍 Works pretty good
  • 👍 Great service, user friendly

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Constantly lock your account due to supposed shady activity
  • 💰 You have to pay $10 a month to receive SMS from apps
  • 🐛 Does not even let you create an account
  • 🔍 Why so many ads since last update??!
  • 🐛 Issues with Pinger

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

Pinger

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Constantly lock your account due to supposed shady activity
  • Does not even let you create an account
  • Microphone doesn't work, can't hear me on calls
  • Inconsistent, can't make calls sometimes
  • Not dependable, messages don't go through

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to receive verification codes
  • Option to turn off sounds/notifications
  • Fix for not being able to send more than one picture at a time

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

11 purchases

Pinger

Subscriptions8
  • Remove Ads$2.991 Month
  • Voicemail to Text$2.991 Month
  • Pinger Plus Weekly$4.997 Days
Show 5 more
  • Pinger Plan$4.991 Month
  • Pinger Plus Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Pinger Plus Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pinger Plus Half Yearly$39.996 Months
  • Pinger Plus Yearly$69.991 Year
One-time3
  • 100 minutes$1.99
  • 400 minutes$9.99
  • 1000 minutes$18.99
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 Pinger free?
Pinger 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, Pinger or Get SMS Code?
Pinger is rated higher. Pinger averages 4.7 out of 5 from 70K ratings, while Get SMS Code averages 4.5 from 2.8K ratings.
Do Pinger or Get SMS Code have ads?
Pinger shows ads; Get SMS Code does not.
Which is updated more often, Pinger or Get SMS Code?
Pinger ships an update weekly, and Get SMS Code every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pinger was updated on October 1, 2026 and Get SMS Code on September 29, 2026.

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