Comparison

International SMS vs 2nd Text

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

Head to head
About

International SMS

Send free SMS messages to a wide range of international destinations. Access a comprehensive list of supported countries for your messaging needs. Terms and conditions are available on the developer's website.

Highlights
  • Send SMS to multiple countries
  • International SMS support
  • Free messaging service
  • Terms and conditions available
  • Source code available on request
Features
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Receive text messages online, free. FREE PUBLIC NUMBERS • Choose a UK or US number and use it straight away – no account needed. • New texts appear within seconds, and the list updates by itself. • Verification codes are highlighted, so you can copy them with one tap. • Senders' numbers are partly hidden, and any message can be reported and removed. Public numbers are shared: everyone can read the texts sent to them, so don't use them for anything private. YOUR OWN PRIVATE NUMBER • Subscribe to your own UK mobile number or US number. • Only you can see the texts sent to it. • Get a notification as each text arrives. • Continue with Apple – no passwords. • Your number is usually ready within 24 hours. SUBSCRIPTIONS Private numbers are monthly auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in Settings → your name → Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://freebiesms-receive-526628810409.europe-west2.run.app/privacy

About

2nd Text

Instantly access temporary virtual phone numbers from various countries for secure online verifications. No sign-up is required, ensuring privacy when signing up for services or testing applications. Offers a premium plan for unlimited usage and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Temporary virtual phone numbers
  • Wide country selection
  • No sign-up required
  • Save favorite numbers
  • Dark mode
  • Multilingual support
Features
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Need a quick and secure way to receive text messages online? With 2nd Text, you can instantly access temporary virtual numbers from around the world with no sign-up required. Whether you're verifying an account on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Telegram, or any other platform, our app makes the process fast, easy, and private. Key Features: * Wide country selection: Choose from a variety of countries for your virtual number. * Temporary Numbers: Perfect for one-time verifications and quick activations. * Save Favorites: Mark your preferred numbers for quick access. * Dark Mode – Comfortable viewing in low-light environments. * Multilingual Support: The app is fully localised in multiple languages. * No Sign-Up Needed – Use immediately with complete privacy. 2nd Text is a reliable solution for receiving SMS messages safely and anonymously, whether you're a developer testing apps or a user signing up for a service and you don't want to share your personal data. Premium plan offers: Receive Unlimited Text Messages, Unlimited Use of Any Phone Number, No Ads, Unlimited Use of any New Phone Number. Your iTunes account will be charged for the auto-renewing SMS Activate Premium subscription upon purchase confirmation. The app offers two subscription options, both of which cost $3.99 per week. One includes a three-day free trial, while the other does not. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to Account Settings on your device. To avoid renewal, you must cancel at least 24 hours before your subscription expires. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can cancel your subscription here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039. Privacy policy: https://virtualsms.callbridgenow.quest/en/policy Terms of use: https://virtualsms.callbridgenow.quest/en/terms

Screenshots

International SMS4 screens
2nd Text4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 2nd Text at 4.3 against International SMS's 2.0. 2nd Text also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 11%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). International SMS's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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. International SMS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and 2nd Text sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

2nd Text holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2nd Text has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of International SMS's written reviews are positive against 50% of 2nd Text's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

International SMS ships an update every 4 months, 2nd Text every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
International SMS versus 2nd Text: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInternational SMS2nd Text
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings)4.3 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.6% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings215 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB20 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperInfinite Loop Development LtdRuslan Bogatii

Customer experience

International SMS

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive10.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative87.2%

2nd Text

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

International SMS

Subscriptions2
  • US private number$1.991 Month
  • UK private number$6.991 Month
One-time1
  • Send SMS$0.99
2 purchases

2nd Text

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Plan Offers3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • SMS Activate Premium$3.997 Days

Questions

Is International SMS free?
International SMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 2nd Text free?
2nd Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, International SMS or 2nd Text?
2nd Text is rated higher. International SMS averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while 2nd Text averages 4.3 from 15 ratings.
Do International SMS or 2nd Text have ads?
2nd Text shows ads; International SMS does not.
Which is updated more often, International SMS or 2nd Text?
International SMS ships an update every 4 months, and 2nd Text every 2 months. Most recently, International SMS was updated on November 12, 2026 and 2nd Text on November 5, 2026.

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