# Network Scanner vs Receive SMS & Virtual Number

The clearest difference is ads: Receive SMS & Virtual Number at none against Network Scanner's shown. Receive SMS & Virtual Number also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly) and chart position (#49 vs #179). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Network Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Receive SMS & Virtual Number sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Network Scanner against 4.5 for Receive SMS & Virtual Number. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 173 and 166 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Network Scanner's written reviews are positive against 71% of Receive SMS & Virtual Number's.

Network Scanner ships an update fortnightly, Receive SMS & Virtual Number every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Scanner | Receive SMS & Virtual Number |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-scanner-wifi-analyzer/id6502008566/reviews) | **[4.5 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receive-sms-and-virtual-number/id6670231909/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **173** | 166 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #179 | **#49** |
| Size | 66 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632352487) | [Appsterra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748119372) |

## What reviewers say

### Network Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-scanner-wifi-analyzer/id6502008566)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Analyze and optimize your network with this comprehensive tool. Discover connected devices, view detailed network information, and perform speed tests. Access advanced features like ping, traceroute, and DNS record analysis to gain full control over your network.

**Highlights:** Discover Connected Devices, View Network Information, Speed Test, Ping and Traceroute, DNS Records, Network Usage Monitor

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### Receive SMS & Virtual Number

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receive-sms-and-virtual-number/id6670231909)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Get temporary virtual phone numbers to receive SMS messages for account verification and enhanced privacy. Protect your real number while managing communications globally with flexible and transparent pricing.

**Highlights:** Receive SMS without a SIM card, Disposable numbers for privacy, Unlimited virtual number creation, Global number availability, Transparent pricing

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Token | $4.99 | per month |
| 3 Token | $8.99 | per month |
| 10 Token | $24.99 | per month |
| 25 Token | $44.99 | per month |
| 1 Token | $6.99 | one-time |
| 3 Token | $12.99 | one-time |
| 10 Token | $34.99 | one-time |
| 25 Token | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick response
- 💡 Useful for creating new accounts
- 🔒 Secure SMS verification

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 🐛 Automatic country change issue
- 🔒 Lack of refund/support

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to select desired country
- Purchased tokens not working

**Requested features**

- Free virtual numbers for more countries
- Improve country selection functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Network Scanner free?

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

### Is Receive SMS & Virtual Number free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Network Scanner or Receive SMS & Virtual Number?

Receive SMS & Virtual Number is rated higher. Network Scanner averages 4.4 out of 5 from 173 ratings, while Receive SMS & Virtual Number averages 4.5 from 166 ratings.

### Do Network Scanner or Receive SMS & Virtual Number have ads?

Network Scanner shows ads; Receive SMS & Virtual Number does not.

### Which is updated more often, Network Scanner or Receive SMS & Virtual Number?

Network Scanner ships an update fortnightly, and Receive SMS & Virtual Number every 6 days. Most recently, Network Scanner was updated on November 8, 2026 and Receive SMS & Virtual Number on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Network Scanner or Receive SMS & Virtual Number?

Network Scanner currently peaks at #179 in the App Store charts, and Receive SMS & Virtual Number at #49. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*