# SMSVerified vs Receive SMS verification code

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SMSVerified at 35% against Receive SMS verification code's 0%. SMSVerified also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMSVerified sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Receive SMS verification code sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SMSVerified holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMSVerified has 523 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of SMSVerified's written reviews are positive against 0% of Receive SMS verification code's.

SMSVerified ships an update every 3 months, Receive SMS verification code every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMSVerified | Receive SMS verification code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (523 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smsverified-sms-verification/id6443519709/reviews)** | [4.1 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receive-sms-verification-code/id6453237302/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **523** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **35.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TECHOOK, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771079731) | [Webify LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669025112) |

## What reviewers say

### SMSVerified

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smsverified-sms-verification/id6443519709)

Obtain temporary US phone numbers for app and service verification without revealing your personal number. The process is streamlined for quick, one-click use, offering numbers for one-time, daily, or weekly access.

**Highlights:** Temporary US phone numbers, One-click verification process, Numbers for one-time use, Daily number rental, Weekly number rental, Receive verification SMS

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Service Verification | $1.99 | one-time |
| Service Verification | $2.99 | one-time |
| Service Verification | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Instant service
- 🌍 Useful for overseas users
- ⭐ Great app
- 👍 Helpful and works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Charges too much
- 🐛 Doesn't work as promised
- 🔒 Security issues
- 📵 Numbers don't last
- 🤖 Suspected scam

**Reported bugs**

- Verification codes not received
- Numbers already in use
- Charges without providing service

**Requested features**

- History of used numbers
- Better customer support


### Receive SMS verification code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receive-sms-verification-code/id6453237302)

This app provides temporary, private virtual phone numbers to receive SMS verification codes for various social media and messaging platforms. It allows users to create accounts without using their personal phone number, ensuring privacy and security. The service offers numbers from numerous countries for broad accessibility.

**Highlights:** Virtual phone numbers, SMS verification codes, Private and non-recycled numbers, Works with WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Supports multiple countries, Account creation without personal number

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Number for SMS verification | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMSVerified free?

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

### Is Receive SMS verification code free?

Receive SMS verification code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SMSVerified or Receive SMS verification code?

SMSVerified is rated higher. SMSVerified averages 4.4 out of 5 from 523 ratings, while Receive SMS verification code averages 4.1 from 47 ratings.

### Do SMSVerified or Receive SMS verification code have ads?

Receive SMS verification code shows ads; SMSVerified does not.

### Which is updated more often, SMSVerified or Receive SMS verification code?

SMSVerified ships an update every 3 months, and Receive SMS verification code every 5 months. Most recently, SMSVerified was updated on October 12, 2026 and Receive SMS verification code on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*