# Virtual SMS vs SMS Virtual

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Virtual SMS at 78% against SMS Virtual's 20%. Virtual SMS also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and device support (3 vs 1). SMS Virtual's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Virtual SMS sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and SMS Virtual sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SMS Virtual holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 47 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Virtual SMS's written reviews are positive against 20% of SMS Virtual'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, SMS Virtual every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual SMS | SMS Virtual |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-sms-virtual-number/id6499100920/reviews) | **[4.3 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-virtual-code-verification/id6754453453/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **47** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 43 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [凤娥 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681548200) | [Volodymyr Demianchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848337590) |

## 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 |


### SMS Virtual

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-virtual-code-verification/id6754453453)

This app allows users to receive, organize, and securely store SMS messages. It offers a clean interface for managing multiple accounts and ensuring no message is missed. Designed for both personal and professional use, it prioritizes privacy by keeping data on the device.

**Highlights:** Receive and view SMS messages instantly, Secure log of all text messages, Organize messages by sender or time, Clean and intuitive user interface, Lightweight and fast performance, Manage multiple SMS accounts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $19.99 | per year |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $24.99 | per year |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $29.99 | per year |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $39.99 | per year |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $3.99 | one-time |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $6.99 | one-time |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $9.99 | one-time |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual SMS free?

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

### Is SMS Virtual free?

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

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

SMS Virtual is rated higher. Virtual SMS averages 3.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while SMS Virtual averages 4.3 from 47 ratings.

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

Neither Virtual SMS nor SMS Virtual shows ads.

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

Virtual SMS ships an update every 6 weeks, and SMS Virtual every 5 days. Most recently, Virtual SMS was updated on September 18, 2026 and SMS Virtual on September 12, 2026.

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