# TextVerified vs Skip Contact

The clearest difference is ads: Skip Contact at none against TextVerified's shown. Skip Contact also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). TextVerified's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TextVerified sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Skip Contact sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TextVerified ships an update every 3 months, Skip Contact daily. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TextVerified | Skip Contact |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textverified/id6448112135/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **79** | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexandru Ilasco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800252821) | [Alberto Huerdo Alvarado](https://appshunter.io/developer/594244661) |

## What reviewers say

### TextVerified

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textverified/id6448112135)

Receive SMS messages on a virtual phone number without a physical SIM. Manage messages from various online sources in one organized inbox. Choose numbers from over 50 countries for global SMS reception.

**Highlights:** Virtual phone numbers, Receive SMS messages, Global number selection (50+ countries), Organize SMS inbox, Customizable virtual numbers, New message notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium VIRTUAL SMS | $3.99 | per 7 days |


### Skip Contact

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skip-contact/id6760345231)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TextVerified free?

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

### Is Skip Contact free?

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

### Do TextVerified or Skip Contact have ads?

TextVerified shows ads; Skip Contact does not.

### Which is updated more often, TextVerified or Skip Contact?

TextVerified ships an update every 3 months, and Skip Contact daily. Most recently, TextVerified was updated on September 29, 2026 and Skip Contact on September 10, 2026.

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