# Virtual SMS vs SMS Cloud

The clearest difference is rating: SMS Cloud at 4.5 against Virtual SMS's 3.9. Virtual SMS's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (78% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Virtual SMS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and SMS Cloud sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SMS Cloud holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 45 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Virtual SMS's written reviews are positive against 50% of SMS Cloud's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual SMS | SMS Cloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-sms-virtual-number/id6499100920/reviews) | **[4.5 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-cloud-receive-sms-online/id6739203051/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **45** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [凤娥 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681548200) | [锐杰 许](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745031874) |

## What reviewers say

### Virtual SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-sms-virtual-number/id6499100920)

This app provides a secure and convenient way to receive temporary SMS messages globally. It allows users to register for various online services without revealing their personal phone number, ensuring digital privacy and protection from spam.

**Highlights:** Global temporary numbers in 200+ countries, No SIM card required for registration, Supports 2000+ mainstream apps, Advanced spam and junk message interception, Local and offline message interception, Protects personal phone number from leaks

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 短信号码单次激活(地区一) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP短信号码按天租用(地区一) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码单次激活(地区二) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码单次激活(地区四) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 60 Gold | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| 400 Gold | $34.99 | one-time |


### SMS Cloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-cloud-receive-sms-online/id6739203051)

Receive temporary SMS verification codes from over 200 countries and regions. Protect your privacy and security by using this tool for over 1000 app services, including short-term and long-term rentals.

**Highlights:** Temporary SMS verification codes, Supports over 200 countries/regions, Over 1000 app services supported, Privacy and security protection, Short-term and long-term rental services

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 gold coins | $0.29 | one-time |
| 5 gold coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 gold coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 18 gold coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 45 gold coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 98 gold coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 198 gold coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| 298 gold coins | $59.99 | one-time |
| 648 gold coins | $129.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual SMS free?

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

### Is SMS Cloud free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Virtual SMS or SMS Cloud?

SMS Cloud is rated higher. Virtual SMS averages 3.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while SMS Cloud averages 4.5 from 45 ratings.

### Do Virtual SMS or SMS Cloud have ads?

SMS Cloud shows ads; Virtual SMS does not.

### Which is updated more often, Virtual SMS or SMS Cloud?

Virtual SMS ships an update every 6 weeks, and SMS Cloud every 6 weeks. Most recently, Virtual SMS was updated on November 4, 2026 and SMS Cloud on November 4, 2026.

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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.*