Comparison

SMSPool vs Textplug

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SMSPool

This app offers SMS verification services using non-VOIP phone numbers. It aims to provide high-quality verification for various account needs.

Highlights
  • SMS verifications
  • Non-VOIP phone numbers
  • Account verification
  • High-quality service
Features
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SMSPool gives you real, non-VoIP phone numbers for receiving SMS verification codes. Pick a service and a country, and your code shows up in the app within seconds. REAL NUMBERS, 100+ COUNTRIES Our numbers aren't VoIP, so they work with apps and websites that turn virtual numbers away. Choose from a wide range of services across more than 100 countries. NO CODE, NO CHARGE If a number doesn't receive an SMS, it's refunded to your balance automatically when it expires, or straight away when you cancel it. CODES IN REAL TIME Active orders update live, so your code appears the moment it arrives. Copy it in one tap, and see tips for services that need extra steps. RENT A NUMBER Need the same number for longer? Rent one, receive every message sent to it, and let it renew automatically from your balance. BUILT FOR SPEED - Save your favourite services for one-tap ordering - Buy several numbers at once - Set a maximum price per number - Browse your full order history PRIVATE BY DESIGN Create an account without a username, password or email. You get a 16-digit account number, and that's all you need to sign in. A BALANCE THAT LASTS Your balance is held in US dollars, never expires, and works for both one-time numbers and rentals. SUPPORT AROUND THE CLOCK Our team answers support tickets 24/7. SMSPool is for receiving verification codes on accounts you own. Use it in line with the terms of the services you sign up for.

About

Textplug

Obtain virtual phone numbers from over 180 countries for app and social media verification. This platform offers a reliable way to get a second number without needing a physical SIM card.

Highlights
  • Virtual second numbers
  • 180+ countries supported
  • App verification
  • Social media verification
  • Telecommunications platform
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Textplug is a telecommunications platform that provides virtual second number of over 180+ countries for any app or social media verification.

Screenshots

SMSPool4 screens
Textplug4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SMSPool at 73% against Textplug's 21%. SMSPool also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Textplug's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SMSPool sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Textplug asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Textplug holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Textplug has 1.5K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of SMSPool's written reviews are positive against 21% of Textplug's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMSPool ships an update weekly, Textplug every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SMSPool versus Textplug: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMSPoolTextplug
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (16 ratings)4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews — better20.9% of reviews
Number of ratings161.5K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB59 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperSMSPoolTEXTPLUG TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Customer experience

SMSPool

All ratings16 ratings
Positive56.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative43.8%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.7%

Textplug

All ratings535 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive20.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative79.1%

Bugs and requests

SMSPool

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Textplug

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not opening
  • Purchased services not working as expected
  • Verification codes not being delivered

Requested features

3 requests
  • Provide clear information about services
  • Improve reliability of verification codes
  • Allow users to easily withdraw their money

In-app purchases

5 purchases

SMSPool

One-time5
  • €1.99$1.99
  • €9.99$8.99
  • €18.99$17.99
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  • €37.99$34.99
  • €86.99$79.99
None

Textplug

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMSPool free?
SMSPool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Textplug free?
Textplug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SMSPool or Textplug?
Textplug is rated higher. SMSPool averages 3.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Textplug averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.
Do SMSPool or Textplug have ads?
Neither SMSPool nor Textplug shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMSPool or Textplug?
SMSPool ships an update weekly, and Textplug every 2 months. Most recently, SMSPool was updated on October 24, 2026 and Textplug on October 24, 2026.

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