# Hushed vs Get SMS Code

Hushed and Get SMS Code both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 42% of Hushed's written reviews are positive against 20% of Get SMS Code's. Hushed also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#60 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hushed sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Hushed against 4.5 for Get SMS Code. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hushed has 23K ratings behind it against 2.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Hushed's written reviews are positive against 20% of Get SMS Code's.

Hushed ships an update fortnightly, Get SMS Code every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hushed | Get SMS Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hushed-us-second-phone-number/id600520752/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/get-sms-code-verify/id6476933273/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 2.8K |
| Positive reviews | **41.9% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#60** | — |
| Size | 167 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AffinityClick Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/530214136) | [APPSTER LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625900371) |

## What reviewers say

### Hushed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hushed-us-second-phone-number/id600520752)

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Obtain a secondary phone number for private calls and texts. Ideal for online dating, selling items, travel, and more, it offers numbers from various area codes without needing a new SIM card. Enjoy features like voicemail and internet calling with flexible plans.

**Highlights:** Second phone number, Private texting and calling, Internet calling (VoIP), Voicemail included, 300+ area codes, No SIM card needed, Cancel anytime

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Monthly Number | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Line Subscription (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Hushed 3 Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Hushed Payment | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hushed Payment | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hushed Payment | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hushed Payment | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hushed Payment | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pre-Paid calling credit | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hushed Payment | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works as advertised
- 👍 Convenient way to have a second number
- 💡 Useful for privacy and separating personal/business
- 🔒 Good privacy policy
- 👍 Great customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Accounts getting deactivated or blocked for unclear reasons
- 🐛 Issues with receiving/sending texts and calls
- 🐛 Unreliable service, frequent outages
- 💰 Overcharging, lack of transparency in pricing
- 🕰 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues, unable to access account
- Inconsistent call and text delivery
- Compatibility problems with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Group messaging capabilities
- Ability to view message read receipts
- Integration with more apps and services


### Get SMS Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/get-sms-code-verify/id6476933273)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25  Credits Pack | $0.39 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $0.49 | one-time |
| 100  Credits Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Credits | $1.49 | one-time |
| 200  Credits Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $2.49 | one-time |
| 300 Credits Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $4.49 | one-time |
| 500  Credits Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000  Credits Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1500  Credits Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2000  Credits Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful app
- 🚀 Quick verification
- 💡 Supports many services

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🔒 Scam/Fraudulent app
- 🔒 Coins/money disappear
- 🐛 Verification codes not received

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with certain services
- Unreliable service, numbers not working

**Requested features**

- Improve app functionality
- Provide better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hushed free?

Hushed 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, Hushed or Get SMS Code?

Hushed is rated higher. Hushed averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Get SMS Code averages 4.5 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Hushed or Get SMS Code have ads?

Neither Hushed nor Get SMS Code shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hushed or Get SMS Code?

Hushed ships an update fortnightly, and Get SMS Code every 5 weeks. Most recently, Hushed was updated on September 24, 2026 and Get SMS Code on September 23, 2026.

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