# SMS Cloud vs Verify Code

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Verify Code at 13.4 against SMS Cloud's 16.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Cloud sells 9 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for SMS Cloud against 4.5 for Verify Code. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 43 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

SMS Cloud ships an update every 6 weeks, Verify Code monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Cloud | Verify Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-cloud-receive-sms-online/id6739203051/reviews) | **[4.5 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verify-code-cloud-number/id6739485531/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 36 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [锐杰 许](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745031874) | [锐栋 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745576692) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS Cloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-cloud-receive-sms-online/id6739203051)

Receive temporary SMS verification codes from over 200 countries and regions. Protect your privacy and security by using this tool for over 1000 app services, including short-term and long-term rentals.

**Highlights:** Temporary SMS verification codes, Supports over 200 countries/regions, Over 1000 app services supported, Privacy and security protection, Short-term and long-term rental services

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 gold coins | $0.29 | one-time |
| 5 gold coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 gold coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 18 gold coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 45 gold coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 98 gold coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 198 gold coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| 298 gold coins | $59.99 | one-time |
| 648 gold coins | $129.99 | 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 SMS Cloud free?

SMS Cloud 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, SMS Cloud or Verify Code?

Verify Code is rated higher. SMS Cloud averages 4.4 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Verify Code averages 4.5 from 43 ratings.

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

Both SMS Cloud and Verify Code show ads.

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

SMS Cloud ships an update every 6 weeks, and Verify Code monthly. Most recently, SMS Cloud was updated on September 13, 2026 and Verify Code on August 23, 2026.

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