# International SMS vs 2nd Text

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | International SMS | 2nd Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/international-sms/id464089527/reviews) | **[4.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2nd-text/id6748060280/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 10.6% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Infinite Loop Development Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/463823475) | [Ruslan Bogatii](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794347543) |

## What reviewers say

### International SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/international-sms/id464089527)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US private number | $1.99 | per month |
| UK private number | $6.99 | per month |
| Send SMS | $0.99 | one-time |


### 2nd Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2nd-text/id6748060280)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan Offers | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| SMS Activate Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked 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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