Comparison

ScreenSpy vs SMS Verification

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ScreenSpy

Monitor your child's computer activity remotely in real-time. Track websites, apps, and games to ensure their online safety and manage screen time. Easy setup provides peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Real-time remote desktop viewing
  • PC/Mac surveillance
  • Parent remote access
  • Child activity tracking
  • Easy setup
Features
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ScreenSpy shows you what's on your kid's computer screen right now, straight from your phone. Is your child doing homework or playing games? Instead of guessing, tap once and see the actual screen of their Windows PC or Mac in a few seconds. ◆ How it works 1. Install the free ScreenSpy app on the computer: open screenspy.app on the PC or Mac 2. Scan the QR code on the computer screen with this app 3. Tap "Take a screenshot" whenever you want to check ◆ What you get • A screenshot of your kid's PC or Mac screen on demand, from anywhere • Screenshot history grouped by day • Several computers in one app, each with online status • Access for the other parent: connect a second phone to the same computers • Works over the internet, so you don't need to be home or on the same Wi-Fi • Nothing to install on your kid's phone ◆ Made for parents ScreenSpy is a parental control tool for family computers. Use it only on computers you own or manage, and let your children know it's installed. ◆ Subscription ScreenSpy is free to download. Taking screenshots requires a subscription, and new subscribers can start with a free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms of use: https://screenspy.app/terms_of_use Privacy policy: https://screenspy.app/privacy_policy

About

SMS Verification

Receive SMS messages online using temporary virtual phone numbers from various countries without needing a physical SIM card. Protect your privacy, manage multiple SMS sources, and securely verify accounts with an intuitive interface. Ideal for personal, freelance, or business use.

Highlights
  • Receive SMS online
  • Virtual phone numbers
  • Multiple countries supported
  • No physical SIM required
  • Privacy protection
  • Account verification
Features
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SMS Verification allows you to receive SMS online using virtual numbers from a lot of countries — no physical SIM required! Protect your privacy, manage multiple SMS sources in one place, and verify accounts securely with ease. Choose numbers, receive messages instantly, and enjoy a smooth, intuitive interface. Ideal for personal use, freelancers, or businesses that want to separate communications. Stay private. Stay in control. Try SMS Verification today! For unlimited use of our service and removing the ads from the app you will need our Premium Plan. Learn more about the plan: Your payment will be deducted from your iTunes account when you confirm your purchase. The subscription is $4.99 per week, with a special introductory price of $0.99 for the first week. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to Account Settings on your device. To avoid being charged for the next period, make sure you cancel at least 24 hours before your current subscription ends. If you don't cancel in time, your account will be charged for the renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period. To cancel, follow this link: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Need help? Have feedback or questions? We're here to help! Feel free to contact us through the Apple Store or via in-app support email. We value your input and strive to make the app as seamless and user-friendly as possible. Privacy Policy: https://iosappsdeveloper.eu/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://iosappsdeveloper.eu/terms.html Support: https://iosappsdeveloper.eu

Screenshots

ScreenSpy4 screens
SMS Verification4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ScreenSpy at none against SMS Verification's shown. SMS Verification's advantage is ratings volume (50 vs 6). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ScreenSpy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SMS Verification sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for ScreenSpy against 4.5 for SMS Verification. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS Verification has 50 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScreenSpy ships an update fortnightly, SMS Verification every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ScreenSpy versus SMS Verification: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenSpySMS Verification
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)4.5 (50 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—79.3% of reviews
Number of ratings650 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB25 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperApp Machine SIAAndrei Roslov

Customer experience

ScreenSpy

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SMS Verification

All ratings39 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive79.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative13.8%

Bugs and requests

ScreenSpy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SMS Verification

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Numbers disappearing after a few days
  • Some numbers not receiving SMS

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add widget for faster access
  • Provide notification for expired numbers
  • Implement search by service option
  • Offer dark mode

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ScreenSpy

Subscriptions2
  • Subscription1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime access$49.99
1 purchases

SMS Verification

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited access.7 Days trial$4.997 Days

Questions

Is ScreenSpy free?
ScreenSpy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SMS Verification free?
SMS Verification is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ScreenSpy or SMS Verification?
SMS Verification is rated higher. ScreenSpy averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SMS Verification averages 4.5 from 50 ratings.
Do ScreenSpy or SMS Verification have ads?
SMS Verification shows ads; ScreenSpy does not.
Which is updated more often, ScreenSpy or SMS Verification?
ScreenSpy ships an update fortnightly, and SMS Verification every 2 weeks. Most recently, ScreenSpy was updated on October 27, 2026 and SMS Verification on October 20, 2026.

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