# SMSVerified vs Receive SMS Plus

SMSVerified and Receive SMS Plus both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Receive SMS Plus's written reviews are positive against 35% of SMSVerified's. Receive SMS Plus also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Plus sells 2 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 — 4.4 for SMSVerified against 4.4 for Receive SMS Plus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 530 and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of SMSVerified's written reviews are positive against 84% of Receive SMS Plus's.

SMSVerified ships an update every 3 months, Receive SMS Plus every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMSVerified | Receive SMS Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (530 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smsverified-sms-verification/id6443519709/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receive-sms-plus/id6463490061/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 530 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | **83.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TECHOOK, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771079731) | [COMUNIT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517214445) |

## 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 Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receive-sms-plus/id6463490061)

This app provides a convenient way to receive SMS messages for verification on various online services. Access a global selection of phone numbers to easily verify new accounts or log into existing ones.

**Highlights:** Receive SMS for verification, Global phone number selection, Verify new accounts, Log into existing accounts, Fast and reliable service

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SMS Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| SMS Credits | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Reliable service
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Useful for privacy and verification
- 🚀 Fast and simple

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional errors with orders
- 🔒 Limited availability in certain regions

**Reported bugs**

- Order placement errors
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Better organization of member deals
- More comprehensive service coverage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMSVerified free?

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

### Is Receive SMS Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SMSVerified or Receive SMS Plus?

SMSVerified is rated higher. SMSVerified averages 4.4 out of 5 from 530 ratings, while Receive SMS Plus averages 4.4 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do SMSVerified or Receive SMS Plus have ads?

Neither SMSVerified nor Receive SMS Plus shows ads.

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

SMSVerified ships an update every 3 months, and Receive SMS Plus every 4 days. Most recently, SMSVerified was updated on October 27, 2026 and Receive SMS Plus on October 27, 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.*