# International SMS vs SMS io

The clearest difference is rating: SMS io at 4.4 against International SMS's 2.0. SMS io also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (85 vs 2). International SMS's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. International SMS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SMS io sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SMS io holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS io has 85 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 11% and 10% positive.

International SMS ships an update every 4 months, SMS io weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | International SMS | SMS io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/international-sms/id464089527/reviews) | **[4.4 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-io-virtual-verification/id6756608507/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **85** |
| Positive reviews | **10.6% of reviews** | 10.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Infinite Loop Development Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/463823475) | [APPLOX](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843634912) |

## 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 |


### SMS io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-io-virtual-verification/id6756608507)

This app provides temporary virtual phone numbers to receive SMS verification codes online. It's ideal for sign-ups and account verification without using your personal number, offering a secure and private solution across many countries.

**Highlights:** Receive SMS verification codes online, Temporary virtual phone numbers, Protect personal number privacy, Supports over 160 countries, Coin-based pay-as-you-use system, Fast and secure SMS delivery

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly 4 Credits | $3.99 | per month |
| SMS Verification - Weekly Lite | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Virtual Number: Weekly 8 Credits | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly 8 Credits | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly 9 Credits | $8.99 | per month |
| Receive SMS Code: 3 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 4 Verification Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 Coins: SMS Number Code | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8 Coins to Verify Code | $7.99 | one-time |
| Get 10 SMS Code Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is International SMS free?

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

### Is SMS io free?

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

### Which has better reviews, International SMS or SMS io?

SMS io is rated higher. International SMS averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SMS io averages 4.4 from 85 ratings.

### Do International SMS or SMS io have ads?

SMS io shows ads; International SMS does not.

### Which is updated more often, International SMS or SMS io?

International SMS ships an update every 4 months, and SMS io weekly. Most recently, International SMS was updated on November 12, 2026 and SMS io on November 13, 2026.

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