# TextVerified vs Roots Beyond

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Roots Beyond at none against TextVerified's 1. Roots Beyond also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). TextVerified's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. Roots Beyond asks for nothing beyond the download.

TextVerified ships an update every 3 months, Roots Beyond every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TextVerified | Roots Beyond |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexandru Ilasco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800252821) | [Dave Thakkar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878689866) |

## 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 |


### Roots Beyond

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roots-beyond/id6762621006)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TextVerified free?

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

### Is Roots Beyond free?

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

### Do TextVerified or Roots Beyond have ads?

TextVerified shows ads; Roots Beyond does not.

### Which is updated more often, TextVerified or Roots Beyond?

TextVerified ships an update every 3 months, and Roots Beyond every 3 weeks. Most recently, TextVerified was updated on October 12, 2026 and Roots Beyond on October 8, 2026.

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