# SMS Templates vs Virtual SMS

The clearest difference is rating: SMS Templates at 4.8 against Virtual SMS's 3.9. SMS Templates also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 18). Virtual SMS's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Virtual SMS sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. SMS Templates asks for nothing beyond the download.

SMS Templates holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS Templates has 1.3K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of SMS Templates's written reviews are positive against 78% of Virtual SMS's.

SMS Templates ships an update every 4 months, Virtual SMS every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Templates | Virtual SMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-templates-text-messages/id590361993/reviews)** | [3.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-sms-virtual-number/id6499100920/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **97.4% of reviews** | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Tsopanakis](https://appshunter.io/developer/471022214) | [凤娥 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681548200) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS Templates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-templates-text-messages/id590361993)

Quickly create and send frequently used text messages with custom templates. Organize your messages, manage recipients, and send texts directly from the app. A widget provides instant access to your templates.

**Highlights:** Create custom SMS templates, Save title, message, and phone numbers, Edit, reorder, and delete templates, Send messages from within the app, Widget for quick access, iCloud sync across devices, Manage multiple recipients

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Saves time
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful for business
- 👍 Efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't edit templates
- 💡 Add ability to send to multiple numbers
- 💡 Add ability to add photos
- 💡 Add folder options for organization

**Reported bugs**

- Can't create new messages after iOS update

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit existing templates
- Add ability to send to multiple numbers at once
- Add ability to attach photos to templates
- Add folder options to organize templates


### Virtual SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-sms-virtual-number/id6499100920)

This app provides a secure and convenient way to receive temporary SMS messages globally. It allows users to register for various online services without revealing their personal phone number, ensuring digital privacy and protection from spam.

**Highlights:** Global temporary numbers in 200+ countries, No SIM card required for registration, Supports 2000+ mainstream apps, Advanced spam and junk message interception, Local and offline message interception, Protects personal phone number from leaks

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 一次性号码 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码单次激活(地区一) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP短信号码按天租用(地区一) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码单次激活(地区二) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 按天租用(地区二) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码单次激活(地区三) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码按天租用(地区三) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码单次激活(地区四) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码租用(套餐D) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码单次激活(地区五) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60 Gold | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码租用(套餐Z) | $17.99 | one-time |
| 200 Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| 400 Gold | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Templates free?

SMS Templates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Virtual SMS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SMS Templates or Virtual SMS?

SMS Templates is rated higher. SMS Templates averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Virtual SMS averages 3.9 from 18 ratings.

### Do SMS Templates or Virtual SMS have ads?

Neither SMS Templates nor Virtual SMS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMS Templates or Virtual SMS?

SMS Templates ships an update every 4 months, and Virtual SMS every 6 weeks. Most recently, SMS Templates was updated on October 23, 2026 and Virtual SMS on October 24, 2026.

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