# DouTu vs SMS Activate

DouTu and SMS Activate are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. DouTu sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SMS Activate sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | DouTu | SMS Activate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-activate-receive-sms/id6803568639/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [超 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674475054) | [林辉 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802502074) |

## What reviewers say

### DouTu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doutu/id6740910711)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Plan | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Plan | $9.99 | per year |


### SMS Activate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-activate-receive-sms/id6803568639)

Receive SMS verification codes online using virtual numbers from over 180 countries. Protect your privacy by not sharing your real phone number during account registration and verification. Manage your number status and SMS history for clearer use.

**Highlights:** Receive SMS verification codes online, Virtual numbers for over 180 countries, Temporary and longer-term number rental, Enhanced privacy by not sharing real number, View number status and SMS history, Extended keyboard for faster code input

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 gold coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| 9 gold coin | $1.99 | one-time |
| 12 gold coin | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25 gold coin | $4.99 | one-time |
| 45 gold coin | $9.99 | one-time |
| 85 gold coin | $19.99 | one-time |
| 200 gold coin | $39.99 | one-time |
| 450 gold coin | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DouTu free?

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

### Is SMS Activate free?

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

### Do DouTu or SMS Activate have ads?

Neither DouTu nor SMS Activate shows ads.

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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.*