# Virtual Number & SMS vs Everly

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Everly at 100% against Virtual Number & SMS's 0%. Everly also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Virtual Number & SMS's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 10). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Virtual Number & SMS sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Everly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Everly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Number & SMS has 57 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Virtual Number & SMS's written reviews are positive against 100% of Everly's.

Virtual Number & SMS ships an update every 2 months, Everly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Number & SMS | Everly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-number-and-sms-codeapp/id6499520242/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everly-private-diary-and-notes/id6742750679/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 71 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Verity Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690121269) | [Matveii Demko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799742108) |

## What reviewers say

### Virtual Number & SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-number-and-sms-codeapp/id6499520242)

Instantly receive SMS verification codes and create temporary disposable email addresses to protect your privacy. Avoid spam and manage temporary emails safely without exposing your personal inbox.

**Highlights:** Receive SMS verification codes, Create disposable temp mail addresses, Protect inbox from spam, No registration required, Receive and download emails with attachments, Automatic email deletion

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 5 Credit | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 Credit | $8.99 | one-time |
| 20 Credit | $14.99 | one-time |
| 40 Credit | $27.99 | one-time |


### Everly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everly-private-diary-and-notes/id6742750679)

This app provides a private digital space for self-expression and memory keeping. It offers customizable templates, entry personalization with photos and stickers, and tracking of journaling habits for personal growth.

**Highlights:** Customizable journal templates, Personalize entries with photos and stickers, Track journaling habits and personal growth, Password protection for privacy, Beautifully designed themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual Number & SMS free?

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

### Is Everly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Virtual Number & SMS or Everly?

Everly is rated higher. Virtual Number & SMS averages 4.7 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Everly averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Virtual Number & SMS or Everly have ads?

Virtual Number & SMS shows ads; Everly does not.

### Which is updated more often, Virtual Number & SMS or Everly?

Virtual Number & SMS ships an update every 2 months, and Everly weekly. Most recently, Virtual Number & SMS was updated on September 18, 2026 and Everly on September 29, 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.*