# AppsOnAir vs SMS Verification Number GetSMS

The clearest difference is rating: SMS Verification Number GetSMS at 4.4 against AppsOnAir's 3.2. SMS Verification Number GetSMS also leads on ratings volume (149 vs 6). AppsOnAir's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Verification Number GetSMS sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. AppsOnAir asks for nothing beyond the download.

SMS Verification Number GetSMS holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS Verification Number GetSMS has 149 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of AppsOnAir's written reviews are positive against 74% of SMS Verification Number GetSMS's.

AppsOnAir ships an update every 5 weeks, SMS Verification Number GetSMS monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppsOnAir | SMS Verification Number GetSMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appsonair/id6443620901/reviews) | **[4.4 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-verification-number-getsms/id6738366063/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **149** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **74.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#138** | #165 |
| Size | 36 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Logicwind Technologies LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545581834) | [CODE MAGNET](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753738033) |

## What reviewers say

### AppsOnAir

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appsonair/id6443620901)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Share app builds with internal teams or clients through over-the-air distribution. Upload your IPA files and instantly notify recipients of new releases. Secure your builds with password protection or public links, and track download statistics.

**Highlights:** Over-the-air app distribution, IPA file uploads, Instant release notifications, Password-protected links, Public sharing options, Build version rollback, Download statistics tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SMS Verification Number GetSMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-verification-number-getsms/id6738366063)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Obtain a temporary virtual phone number to receive SMS verification codes quickly and securely. Protect your real number during signups, logins, and account recovery processes with an organized inbox for all your codes.

**Highlights:** Virtual number for SMS verification, Organized inbox for verification codes, Private number for anonymous signups, Country and service selection, No extra SIM card or device needed, Supports OTP, login, and account recovery, Automatic refunds for unused attempts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Token Monthly - SMS Verification | $12.99 | per month |
| 5 Tokens Monthly - Virtual Numbers | $39.99 | per month |
| 15 Tokens Monthly - Receive SMS | $49.99 | per month |
| 30 Tokens Monthly - Temp Numbers | $89.99 | per month |
| 1 Token - SMS Verification | $14.99 | one-time |
| 5 Tokens - Virtual Numbers | $39.99 | one-time |
| 15 Tokens - Receive SMS | $59.99 | one-time |
| 30 Tokens - Temp Numbers | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good
- 👍 Recommended
- 👍 Best app ever
- 👍 Reliable app
- 👍 Virtual number for WhatsApp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't even work
- 🐛 Occasional crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppsOnAir free?

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

### Is SMS Verification Number GetSMS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AppsOnAir or SMS Verification Number GetSMS?

SMS Verification Number GetSMS is rated higher. AppsOnAir averages 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SMS Verification Number GetSMS averages 4.4 from 149 ratings.

### Do AppsOnAir or SMS Verification Number GetSMS have ads?

Neither AppsOnAir nor SMS Verification Number GetSMS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AppsOnAir or SMS Verification Number GetSMS?

AppsOnAir ships an update every 5 weeks, and SMS Verification Number GetSMS monthly. Most recently, AppsOnAir was updated on September 14, 2026 and SMS Verification Number GetSMS on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, AppsOnAir or SMS Verification Number GetSMS?

AppsOnAir currently peaks at #138 in the App Store charts, and SMS Verification Number GetSMS at #165. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*