Keyboard Shortcuts vs SMS Activate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Keyboard Shortcuts
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When working with computers, it is common for users to rely heavily on the mouse, resulting in an increased risk of injury. To reduce the amount of mouse usage and to reduce the risk of injury, it is recommended to use keyboard shortcuts or “hotkeys” for many commonly performed tasks. Keyboard shortcuts are individual keys or groupings of keys that when pressed, individually or in a specific sequence, perform a pre-programmed task (i.e. copy / paste). Available in English and French for both Windows and Macintosh operating systems.
SMS Activate
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SMS Activate lets you receive SMS online using real virtual numbers from different countries. Designed for developers, testers, and users who need a reliable way to receive verification messages without using a personal number. Perfect for testing applications, QA workflows, and account verification processes in a controlled and efficient way. By downloading this app you accept the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA). https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Keyboard Shortcuts at none against SMS Activate's 3. Keyboard Shortcuts also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). SMS Activate's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support 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. SMS Activate sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Keyboard Shortcuts asks for nothing beyond the download.
Keyboard Shortcuts ships an update every 4 months, SMS Activate every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Keyboard Shortcuts | SMS Activate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers | Holylabs Ltd |
In-app purchases
Keyboard Shortcuts
No in-app purchases
SMS Activate
- 1 SMS Activation$4.99
- 5 SMS Activations$14.99
- 10 SMS Activations$24.99
Questions
Is Keyboard Shortcuts free?
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Do Keyboard Shortcuts or SMS Activate have ads?
Which is updated more often, Keyboard Shortcuts or SMS Activate?
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