# SMS 2Number vs Virtual SMS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Virtual SMS at 78% against SMS 2Number's 14%. Virtual SMS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). SMS 2Number's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (145 vs 17). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS 2Number sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month and Virtual SMS sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SMS 2Number holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS 2Number has 145 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of SMS 2Number's written reviews are positive against 78% of Virtual SMS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SMS 2Number ships an update every 2 months, Virtual SMS every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS 2Number | Virtual SMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-2number-cloud-sms/id6443442188/reviews)** | [3.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-sms-virtual-number/id6499100920/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **145** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [妍君 姜](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640066053) | [凤娥 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681548200) |

## 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 |


### 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 2Number free?

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

### Is Virtual SMS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SMS 2Number or Virtual SMS?

SMS 2Number is rated higher. SMS 2Number averages 4.4 out of 5 from 145 ratings, while Virtual SMS averages 3.9 from 17 ratings.

### Do SMS 2Number or Virtual SMS have ads?

SMS 2Number shows ads; Virtual SMS does not.

### Which is updated more often, SMS 2Number or Virtual SMS?

SMS 2Number ships an update every 2 months, and Virtual SMS every 6 weeks. Most recently, SMS 2Number was updated on September 21, 2026 and Virtual SMS on September 18, 2026.

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