# Desktop Browser™ vs Virtual Number & SMS

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Desktop Browser™ | Virtual Number & SMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-browser/id6478640010/reviews)** | [4.7 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-number-and-sms-codeapp/id6499520242/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 44 | **57** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [文姬 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531834686) | [Verity Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690121269) |

## What reviewers say

### Desktop Browser™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-browser/id6478640010)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Multiple Tabs | $7.99 | one-time |


### Virtual Number & SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-number-and-sms-codeapp/id6499520242)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 5 Credit | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 Credit | $8.99 | one-time |
| 20 Credit | $14.99 | one-time |
| 40 Credit | $27.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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