# i vs ReceiveSMS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: i at none against ReceiveSMS's 10. ReceiveSMS's advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReceiveSMS sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. i asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | i | ReceiveSMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Size | 29 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **15.6** |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [i-place](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137751311) | [Ali Emirhan KOLVER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761762498) |

## What reviewers say

### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-view/id6479543536)

**In-app purchases:** none


### ReceiveSMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receivesms-virtual-number-sms/id6767810001)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Coin Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Subscription | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Subscription | $49.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Coin Top-Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2 Coins Top-Up Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4 Coins – Activate Now | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 Coins Value Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8 Coins Power Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 11 Coins Premium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 65 Coins Ultimate Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is i free?

i is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ReceiveSMS free?

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

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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.*