# SMS Cloud vs SMS Virtual

SMS Cloud and SMS Virtual both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of SMS Cloud's written reviews are positive against 11% of SMS Virtual's. SMS Cloud also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). SMS Virtual's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Cloud sells 9 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SMS Cloud against 4.4 for SMS Virtual. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 125 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of SMS Cloud's written reviews are positive against 11% of SMS Virtual's.

SMS Cloud ships an update every 6 weeks, SMS Virtual every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Cloud | SMS Virtual |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-cloud-receive-sms-online/id6739203051/reviews)** | [4.4 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-virtual-code-verification/id6754453453/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 45 | **125** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 4 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [锐杰 许](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745031874) | [Volodymyr Demianchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848337590) |

## 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 |


### 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, Vision Pro support

**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 SMS Cloud free?

SMS Cloud 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, SMS Cloud or SMS Virtual?

SMS Cloud is rated higher. SMS Cloud averages 4.5 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while SMS Virtual averages 4.4 from 125 ratings.

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

SMS Cloud shows ads; SMS Virtual does not.

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

SMS Cloud ships an update every 6 weeks, and SMS Virtual every 5 days. Most recently, SMS Cloud was updated on October 24, 2026 and SMS Virtual on October 24, 2026.

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