# SMS Virtual vs TempSMS Verification Virtual

The clearest difference is rating: SMS Virtual at 4.6 against TempSMS Verification Virtual's 3.3. SMS Virtual also leads on ratings volume (28 vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). TempSMS Verification Virtual's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Virtual sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and TempSMS Verification Virtual sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SMS Virtual holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS Virtual has 28 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SMS Virtual ships an update every 2 months, TempSMS Verification Virtual every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Virtual | TempSMS Verification Virtual |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-virtual-receive-sms/id6473669861/reviews)** | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempsms-verification-virtual/id6757763405/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adil Saeed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872708333) | [MEDBAY APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878994473) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS Virtual

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-virtual-receive-sms/id6473669861)

Receive SMS verification codes online using disposable virtual phone numbers. Protect your personal number while activating accounts and verifying services. Get temporary numbers from various countries instantly.

**Highlights:** Receive SMS verification codes, Disposable virtual phone numbers, Protect personal number privacy, Activate accounts online, Multiple countries and operators, Real-time SMS/OTP viewing

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Credit | $1.39 | one-time |
| 2 Credit | $2.39 | one-time |
| 5 Credit | $5.39 | one-time |
| 10 Credit | $10.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Nice app
- 👍 Very nice app
- 👍 Good
- 👍 Best numbers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not work
- 🐛 Not working after purchasing
- 🐛 Doesn't guarantee 100% service

**Reported bugs**

- Does not work
- Not working after purchasing the number
- App does not guarantee 100% service


### TempSMS Verification Virtual

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempsms-verification-virtual/id6757763405)

Receive SMS verification codes without sharing your personal phone number. This app provides temporary virtual numbers for signups, logins, and account access, ensuring your real contact details remain private. It's ideal for services like WhatsApp verification and online registrations.

**Highlights:** Receive SMS verification codes, Virtual temporary phone numbers, Privacy-focused online signups, WhatsApp verification support, In-app message viewing, Turkish and international numbers, Refund support for failed verifications

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly SMS Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Get 1 Virtual Number | $9.99 | one-time |
| Get 3 Second Number | $24.99 | one-time |
| 5 Instant Verifications Number | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Virtual free?

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

### Is TempSMS Verification Virtual free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SMS Virtual or TempSMS Verification Virtual?

SMS Virtual is rated higher. SMS Virtual averages 4.6 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while TempSMS Verification Virtual averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do SMS Virtual or TempSMS Verification Virtual have ads?

Neither SMS Virtual nor TempSMS Verification Virtual shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMS Virtual or TempSMS Verification Virtual?

SMS Virtual ships an update every 2 months, and TempSMS Verification Virtual every 4 weeks. Most recently, SMS Virtual was updated on October 17, 2026 and TempSMS Verification Virtual on October 7, 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.*