# SMS 2Number vs QR Code Reader

The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Reader at 5.0 against SMS 2Number's 4.4. SMS 2Number's advantage is ratings volume (145 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS 2Number sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month and QR Code Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QR Code Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS 2Number has 145 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SMS 2Number ships an update every 2 months, QR Code Reader every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS 2Number | QR Code Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-2number-cloud-sms/id6443442188/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-creator/id6448207808/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **145** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [妍君 姜](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640066053) | [梦娟 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669965885) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS 2Number

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-2number-cloud-sms/id6443442188)

Receive SMS messages online using virtual phone numbers from various countries. Ideal for temporary registrations, protecting your privacy by hiding your real number and avoiding information abuse. Get real-time verification codes for apps and services.

**Highlights:** Receive SMS online, Virtual phone numbers, Real-time verification codes, Supports multiple countries, Privacy protection, Temporary registrations

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month Membership | $5.49 | per month |
| Season Membership | $13.99 | per 3 months |
| 年度会员 | $19.99 | per year |
| 18 Coin | $2.99 | one-time |
| After 1 Year | $4.99 | one-time |
| 45 Coin | $5.99 | one-time |
| After Two Years | $8.99 | one-time |
| After Three Years | $14.99 | one-time |
| 98 Coin | $14.99 | one-time |
| After Five Years | $23.99 | one-time |
| 198 Coin | $29.99 | one-time |
| 298 Coin | $39.99 | one-time |
| 648 coin | $99.99 | one-time |


### QR Code Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-creator/id6448207808)

Easily scan and create QR codes and barcodes with this fast utility. It supports various data types for generation and can read information from websites, contacts, and social media. Save your scan history and share generated codes effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Fast QR code and barcode scanning, Generate QR codes for SMS, Wi-Fi, vCard, web, etc., Read website, contact, and social media QR codes, Unlimited scan history, Quick Wi-Fi QR code joining, Batch QR scanning, Save and share QR images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QR Code Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Code Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| QR Code Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS 2Number free?

SMS 2Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is QR Code Reader free?

QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SMS 2Number or QR Code Reader?

QR Code Reader is rated higher. SMS 2Number averages 4.4 out of 5 from 145 ratings, while QR Code Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SMS 2Number or QR Code Reader have ads?

Both SMS 2Number and QR Code Reader show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMS 2Number or QR Code Reader?

SMS 2Number ships an update every 2 months, and QR Code Reader every 3 months. Most recently, SMS 2Number was updated on October 5, 2026 and QR Code Reader on October 2, 2026.

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