# SMS Verification vs Second Phone Number

SMS Verification and Second Phone Number both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 33% of Second Phone Number's written reviews are positive against 0% of SMS Verification's. Second Phone Number also leads on ratings volume (128 vs 5). SMS Verification's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Verification sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Second Phone Number sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SMS Verification against 4.7 for Second Phone Number. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Phone Number has 128 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of SMS Verification's written reviews are positive against 33% of Second Phone Number's.

SMS Verification ships an update monthly, Second Phone Number every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Verification | Second Phone Number |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-verification-virtual-sim/id6446255840/reviews)** | [4.7 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-phone-number-plusphone/id6447132193/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **128** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gowalk - Fzco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701769855) | [Mutludev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707313151) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS Verification

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-verification-virtual-sim/id6446255840)

Generate virtual phone numbers to receive SMS verification codes for online accounts. Protect your privacy by not sharing your personal number when signing up for services. Customize with different area codes and forward messages.

**Highlights:** Virtual number generation, Receive SMS verification codes, Protect personal phone number, Choose area codes, Automatic message forwarding, Secure account management

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Activation | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Activations | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10 Activations | $6.99 | one-time |


### Second Phone Number

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-phone-number-plusphone/id6447132193)

This app provides virtual phone numbers for business use, allowing you to keep work and personal communications separate. It offers unlimited calls and texts within the USA and Canada using VoIP technology, eliminating the need for extra hardware or cellular data.

**Highlights:** Up to five virtual phone numbers, Local and toll-free numbers, Number transfer option, Unlimited calls and texts (USA/Canada), VoIP technology, no cellular data needed, Separate work and personal lines

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Primium subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Verification free?

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

### Is Second Phone Number free?

Second Phone Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SMS Verification or Second Phone Number?

SMS Verification is rated higher. SMS Verification averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Second Phone Number averages 4.7 from 128 ratings.

### Do SMS Verification or Second Phone Number have ads?

Neither SMS Verification nor Second Phone Number shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMS Verification or Second Phone Number?

SMS Verification ships an update monthly, and Second Phone Number every 5 months. Most recently, SMS Verification was updated on October 24, 2026 and Second Phone Number on October 30, 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.*