# SMS 2Number vs CodeShield

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CodeShield at none against SMS 2Number's 13. CodeShield also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS 2Number sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. CodeShield asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS 2Number | CodeShield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-2number-cloud-sms/id6443442188/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **145** | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 19 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 13 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [妍君 姜](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640066053) | [Beverly Symons](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795317867) |

## 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 |


### CodeShield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codeshield/id6795317865)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS 2Number free?

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

### Is CodeShield free?

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

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

SMS 2Number shows ads; CodeShield does not.

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