SMSPool vs Textplug
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SMSPool
This app offers SMS verification services using non-VOIP phone numbers. It aims to provide high-quality verification for various account needs.
- SMS verifications
- Non-VOIP phone numbers
- Account verification
- High-quality service
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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.
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. SMSPool sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Textplug asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
SMSPool ships an update weekly, Textplug every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | SMSPool | Textplug |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (16 ratings) | 4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews — better | 20.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 1.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SMSPool | TEXTPLUG TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED |
Customer experience
SMSPool
Textplug
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
SMSPool
- €1.99$1.99
- €9.99$8.99
- €18.99$17.99
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- €37.99$34.99
- €86.99$79.99
Textplug
No in-app purchases







