# SMS Cloud vs CodeShield

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CodeShield at none against SMS Cloud's 9. CodeShield also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13 vs 16.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Cloud sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. CodeShield asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Cloud | CodeShield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-cloud-receive-sms-online/id6739203051/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **36** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [锐杰 许](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745031874) | [Beverly Symons](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795317867) |

## 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 |


### CodeShield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codeshield/id6795317865)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Cloud free?

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

### Is CodeShield free?

CodeShield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do SMS Cloud or CodeShield have ads?

SMS Cloud shows ads; CodeShield does not.

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