Comparison

Desktop Browser™ vs Virtual Number & SMS

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

Head to head
About

Desktop Browser™

Experience the full desktop web on your mobile device. Easily switch between desktop and mobile site views, manage bookmarks, and multitask with multiple tabs. Enjoy a smoother, more efficient browsing experience.

Highlights
  • Desktop and mobile site switching
  • Portrait and landscape screen transitions
  • Search suggestions (Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo)
  • Bookmark management
  • Multiple tab support
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Are you tired of the frustrating mobile web experience? Do you want to enjoy the full desktop web experience on your iphone or ipad? Then you need Desktop Browser, the app that lets you surf the web the way you want. With Desktop Browser, you can: • Choose between desktop and mobile website at will • Screen can transitions between portrait and landscape mode.. • Get search suggestions from Google, Bing, or DuckDuckGo, and find what you are looking for faster • Manage your bookmarks easily and access them. • Open multiple tabs and switch between them. Desktop Browser is the ultimate app for web lovers. Download it today and discover a new way of browsing the web.

About

Virtual Number & SMS

Instantly receive SMS verification codes and create temporary disposable email addresses to protect your privacy. Avoid spam and manage temporary emails safely without exposing your personal inbox.

Highlights
  • Receive SMS verification codes
  • Create disposable temp mail addresses
  • Protect inbox from spam
  • No registration required
  • Receive and download emails with attachments
  • Automatic email deletion
Features
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Instant Temp Mail & Get Verification Codes – Secure & Private CodeApp lets you instantly receive SMS verification codes using a private phone number and create temporary disposable email addresses to protect your privacy — all in one app. No more exposing your personal inbox. Whether you’re signing up for a service, confirming an account, or avoiding spam, CodeApp gives you a seamless way to get codes and manage temporary emails safely. Why choose CodeApp? - Receive SMS verification codes via a provided phone number - Create disposable temp mail addresses on demand - Protect your inbox from spam and unwanted emails - No registration required — start instantly - Receive and download emails with attachments securely - Multi-language support - Automatic deletion for extra privacy - Simple and convenient design What you can do with CodeApp: - Instantly generate a new email address - Receive SMS verification codes directly in the app - Get push notifications for new messages - Read and download emails with attachments -Refresh or delete email addresses anytime Unlock Premium Features: - Get codes from + 60 apps and services - Multiple inboxes for better organization - Extended email availability - Priority support for premium users - 100% ad-free experience CodeApp is your trusted solution for receiving verification codes and using temporary email — without sharing your personal contact details. Stay private, stay secure, and stay in control. Subscription Details Subscriptions auto-renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings post-purchase. Payment is charged to iTunes Account upon confirmation. Your data is securely managed in accordance with our privacy policy and terms of service: Privacy Policy: https://static.veritiapp.com/page/ios/privacy Terms of Service: https://static.veritiapp.com/page/ios/terms Important: Code App is a subscription-based app. Please review pricing before purchasing. Not for 911 emergency services.

Screenshots

Desktop Browser™4 screens
Virtual Number & SMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

Desktop Browser™ and Virtual Number & SMS both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Desktop Browser™'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Virtual Number & SMS's. Desktop Browser™ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Virtual Number & SMS's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Desktop Browser™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Virtual Number & SMS sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Desktop Browser™ against 4.7 for Virtual Number & SMS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 57 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Desktop Browser™'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Virtual Number & SMS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Desktop Browser™ ships an update every 9 months, Virtual Number & SMS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Desktop Browser™ versus Virtual Number & SMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDesktop Browser™Virtual Number & SMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (44 ratings) — better4.7 (57 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4457 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB71 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer文姬 赵Verity Ltd

Customer experience

Desktop Browser™

All ratings44 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Virtual Number & SMS

All ratings57 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Desktop Browser™

One-time1
  • Unlock Multiple Tabs$7.99
5 purchases

Virtual Number & SMS

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Subscription - Weekly$1.997 Days
One-time4
  • 5 Credit$4.99
  • 10 Credit$8.99
  • 20 Credit$14.99
Show 1 more
  • 40 Credit$27.99

Questions

Is Desktop Browser™ free?
Desktop Browser™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Virtual Number & SMS free?
Virtual Number & SMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Desktop Browser™ or Virtual Number & SMS?
Desktop Browser™ is rated higher. Desktop Browser™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Virtual Number & SMS averages 4.7 from 57 ratings.
Do Desktop Browser™ or Virtual Number & SMS have ads?
Virtual Number & SMS shows ads; Desktop Browser™ does not.
Which is updated more often, Desktop Browser™ or Virtual Number & SMS?
Desktop Browser™ ships an update every 9 months, and Virtual Number & SMS every 2 months. Most recently, Desktop Browser™ was updated on September 22, 2026 and Virtual Number & SMS on September 18, 2026.

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