# Receive SMS Plus vs SMS io

Receive SMS Plus and SMS io 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 io's. Receive SMS Plus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 86). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Receive SMS Plus sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and SMS io sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 4.4 for SMS io. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Receive SMS Plus has 1.5K ratings behind it against 86, 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 io's.

Receive SMS Plus ships an update every 4 days, SMS io weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Receive SMS Plus | SMS io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receive-sms-plus/id6463490061/reviews) | **[4.4 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-io-virtual-verification/id6756608507/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 86 |
| Positive reviews | **83.9% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [COMUNIT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517214445) | [APPLOX](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843634912) |

## 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 io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-io-virtual-verification/id6756608507)

This app provides temporary virtual phone numbers to receive SMS verification codes online. It's useful for sign-ups, protecting your personal number, and verifying accounts on various internet platforms without using your real SIM card.

**Highlights:** Receive SMS verification codes online, Temporary virtual phone numbers, Protect personal number privacy, Supports over 160 countries, Coin-based pay-as-you-use system, Fast and secure SMS delivery

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly 4 Credits | $3.99 | per month |
| SMS Verification - Weekly Lite | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly 5 Credits | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly 7 Credits | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly 8 Credits | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly 9 Credits | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription for 10 Coins | $9.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription for 10 Coins | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Virtual Number - Weekly 15 Credits | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly 25 Credits | $24.99 | per month |
| Get 1 SMS Verification Coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Receive SMS Code: 3 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 4 Verification Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 Coins: SMS Number Code | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get 6 Virtual SMS Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Receive SMS Number: 7 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 8 Coins to Verify Code | $7.99 | one-time |
| 9 Virtual Verification Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| Get 10 SMS Code Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25 Credits | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Receive SMS Plus free?

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

### Is SMS io free?

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

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

SMS io is rated higher. Receive SMS Plus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while SMS io averages 4.4 from 86 ratings.

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

SMS io shows ads; Receive SMS Plus does not.

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

Receive SMS Plus ships an update every 4 days, and SMS io weekly. Most recently, Receive SMS Plus was updated on October 25, 2026 and SMS io on October 25, 2026.

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