# Virtual SMS vs Verify Code

The clearest difference is rating: Verify Code 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 17 one-off in-app purchases and Verify Code sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Verify Code holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 43 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Virtual SMS's written reviews are positive against 50% of Verify Code's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Virtual SMS ships an update every 6 weeks, Verify Code monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual SMS | Verify Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-sms-virtual-number/id6499100920/reviews) | **[4.5 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verify-code-cloud-number/id6739485531/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [凤娥 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681548200) | [锐栋 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745576692) |

## 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 (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 一次性号码 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 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 |
| 按天租用(地区二) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码单次激活(地区三) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码按天租用(地区三) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码单次激活(地区四) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码租用(套餐D) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码单次激活(地区五) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60 Gold | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码租用(套餐Z) | $17.99 | one-time |
| 200 Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| 400 Gold | $34.99 | one-time |


### Verify Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verify-code-cloud-number/id6739485531)

This utility app provides temporary phone numbers for receiving verification codes from over 2000 services worldwide. It helps protect your privacy by offering disposable numbers for various online registrations and services.

**Highlights:** Temporary verification code reception, Support for 200+ countries and regions, Support for 2000+ app services, Code receiving service, Short-term rental service, Long-term rental service

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 18 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 45 coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 98 coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 198 coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 298 coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| 648 coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual SMS free?

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

### Is Verify Code free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Virtual SMS or Verify Code?

Verify Code is rated higher. Virtual SMS averages 3.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Verify Code averages 4.5 from 43 ratings.

### Do Virtual SMS or Verify Code have ads?

Verify Code shows ads; Virtual SMS does not.

### Which is updated more often, Virtual SMS or Verify Code?

Virtual SMS ships an update every 6 weeks, and Verify Code monthly. Most recently, Virtual SMS was updated on September 18, 2026 and Verify Code on August 23, 2026.

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