# SMSVerified vs Pool Notes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pool Notes at 100% against SMSVerified's 35%. Pool Notes also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). SMSVerified's advantage is ratings volume (523 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMSVerified sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Pool Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pool Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMSVerified has 523 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Pool Notes's.

SMSVerified ships an update every 3 months, Pool Notes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMSVerified | Pool Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (523 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smsverified-sms-verification/id6443519709/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-notes-pool-care/id6788173453/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **523** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 87 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TECHOOK, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771079731) | [JONATHON TIMOTHY MORTON](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783081553) |

## 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


### Pool Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-notes-pool-care/id6788173453)

This app simplifies pool maintenance by converting water test readings into precise chemical dosage instructions. It automatically adjusts targets based on stabilizer levels and offers guided algae treatment. All data is stored locally on your device for privacy.

**Highlights:** Precise chemical dosage instructions, Automatic chlorine target adjustment, Trend tracking over time, Test reminders, Guided algae treatment, Local data storage

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMSVerified free?

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

### Is Pool Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SMSVerified or Pool Notes?

Pool Notes is rated higher. SMSVerified averages 4.4 out of 5 from 523 ratings, while Pool Notes averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SMSVerified or Pool Notes have ads?

Neither SMSVerified nor Pool Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMSVerified or Pool Notes?

SMSVerified ships an update every 3 months, and Pool Notes fortnightly. Most recently, SMSVerified was updated on October 20, 2026 and Pool Notes on October 6, 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.*