# Receive SMS Plus vs SMS Virtual

Receive SMS Plus and SMS Virtual both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Receive SMS Plus's written reviews are positive against 11% of SMS Virtual's. Receive SMS Plus also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 121). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Receive SMS Plus sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and SMS Virtual sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.4 for Receive SMS Plus against 4.3 for SMS Virtual. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Receive SMS Plus has 1.5K ratings behind it against 121, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Receive SMS Plus's written reviews are positive against 11% of SMS Virtual's.

Receive SMS Plus ships an update every 4 days, SMS Virtual every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Receive SMS Plus | SMS Virtual |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receive-sms-plus/id6463490061/reviews)** | [4.3 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-virtual-code-verification/id6754453453/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 121 |
| Positive reviews | **83.9% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 52 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [COMUNIT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517214445) | [Volodymyr Demianchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848337590) |

## What reviewers say

### Receive SMS Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receive-sms-plus/id6463490061)

This app provides a convenient way to receive SMS messages for verification on various online services. Access a global selection of phone numbers to easily verify new accounts or log into existing ones.

**Highlights:** Receive SMS for verification, Global phone number selection, Verify new accounts, Log into existing accounts, Fast and reliable service

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SMS Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| SMS Credits | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Reliable service
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Useful for privacy and verification
- 🚀 Fast and simple

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional errors with orders
- 🔒 Limited availability in certain regions

**Reported bugs**

- Order placement errors
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Better organization of member deals
- More comprehensive service coverage


### SMS Virtual

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-virtual-code-verification/id6754453453)

This app allows users to receive, organize, and securely store SMS messages. It offers a clean interface for managing multiple accounts and ensuring no message is missed. Designed for both personal and professional use, it prioritizes privacy by keeping data on the device.

**Highlights:** Receive and view SMS messages instantly, Secure log of all text messages, Organize messages by sender or time, Clean and intuitive user interface, Lightweight and fast performance, Manage multiple SMS accounts

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $19.99 | per year |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $24.99 | per year |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $29.99 | per year |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $39.99 | per year |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $3.99 | one-time |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $6.99 | one-time |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $9.99 | one-time |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Receive SMS Plus free?

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

### Is SMS Virtual free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Receive SMS Plus or SMS Virtual?

Receive SMS Plus is rated higher. Receive SMS Plus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while SMS Virtual averages 4.3 from 121 ratings.

### Do Receive SMS Plus or SMS Virtual have ads?

Neither Receive SMS Plus nor SMS Virtual shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Receive SMS Plus or SMS Virtual?

Receive SMS Plus ships an update every 4 days, and SMS Virtual every 5 days. Most recently, Receive SMS Plus was updated on October 11, 2026 and SMS Virtual on October 9, 2026.

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