Comparison

SMS Virtual vs Lively

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

Head to head
About

SMS Virtual

This app offers temporary virtual phone numbers to receive SMS verification codes. It's designed for users who need to register on online platforms without revealing their personal number, enhancing privacy and simplifying account verification.

Highlights
  • Virtual numbers for SMS reception
  • Privacy protection
  • Easy account verification
  • Global reach for international platforms
  • Receive codes within the app
Features
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SMS Virtual provides a reliable solution for receiving one-time verification codes through virtual numbers. Ideal for users who need a temporary method to register on various online platforms, as well as those who value their privacy. Key Features: * Virtual Numbers: Get a virtual number in seconds to receive SMS without the need for a physical SIM card. * Privacy Protection: Keep your real phone number private, preventing unnecessary exposure online. * Easy Account Verification: Use virtual numbers for quick and straightforward account registration and verification on different services. * Flexibility and Convenience: Receive verification codes for various platforms and apps with ease, ensuring your online interactions are smooth and secure. How It Works: * Choose a Service: Select your country and the service from the list. If your service is not listed, select the "any other" category. * Check Activation Cost: View the activation cost after selecting your country and service. If your balance is low, simply add credits. * Use the Number: Copy the provided number and use it for registration or verification on your selected website or app. * Receive SMS: Receive your code directly within the app, usually within 20 minutes. If no SMS is received before the number expires, you won’t be charged. Why Choose SMS Virtual: * Convenience: Get a virtual number quickly for all your online needs. * Privacy: Keep your personal phone number safe and avoid exposing it on the internet. * Global Reach: Use the service to register on international platforms, no matter where they are based. * SMS Virtual is your trusted tool for protecting your personal data and simplifying online registrations. Join thousands of users who trust our app for a seamless experience! Your satisfaction is our top priority, and every user matters to us. Have questions or need help?  Contact our support team anytime at support@smsvirtualapp.com. Download now and discover the difference!

About

Lively

Connect with friends and family through live streaming, content sharing, and virtual gifting. Earn real money from your posts and live events, with options for both free and premium memberships.

Highlights
  • Discover friends and family in real-time
  • Share lifestyle posts and live streams
  • Earn real money from content and gifts
  • Send and receive virtual gifts (cookies)
  • Private and public live streaming options
  • Cash out earnings to a bank account
Features
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Lively is a Social Networking and Live Entertainment Hub. Users can share their Lifestyle, Earn real money from posts and contents, stream live events, watch live entertainment and stay connected to Family & Friends. Users can join the community and enjoy the following key features: - Discover Friends or Family real time in your geographical area. - View other user profile, Follow people, like their profile, Send cookies as a Gift, Chat with other user, Block user and make private/public live stream - Create your own post, View posts of the people you follow & followers, like posts, send cookies to post, Add comments on the post, share post and Flag post. - Create live event (Stream Live), invite/tag people to join the live event, Join live event, participate in Live Chat Room, like and send cookies. - Cash-Out cookies to real money. Select automatic or manual to deposit in Bank account directly. Classic Membership:- Free sign up and limited access to the perks available on the app. Users with Classic membership can view everyone on the app, however they are unable to message a platinum member or message from map search networking tool. *Classic members can Post pictures, Post videos, stream live and receive cookies both on posts & during live stream. * Classic Members can search for friends only by their names or user names; follow friends and send messages only to other classic members. * Classic members can not host private live streams * Classic members can cash out cookies to bank account Platinum Membership:- *subscription comes as a monthly or yearly package. * Life Time Platinum membership for verified celebrities and influencers. * Platinum Members will have unlimited access to every functionality on the App. Platinum Members can Post pictures, Post videos, stream live and receive cookies both on posts & during live streams. * Platinum Members can search for friends by their names or user names; follow friends & family and can send messages to all members on the platform without any restrictions. * Platinum Members can cash out cookies for money, follow or message an unknown user searched by our real-time geo fencing search function. * Platinum members can host private live streams.

Screenshots

SMS Virtual4 screens
Lively4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SMS Virtual at 3.1 against Lively's 1.3. SMS Virtual also leads on ratings volume (33 vs 3). Lively's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. SMS Virtual sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Lively sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SMS Virtual holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS Virtual has 33 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMS Virtual ships an update every 5 months, Lively every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SMS Virtual versus Lively: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMS VirtualLively
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (33 ratings) — better1.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews43.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.3 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB209 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBasel Al JafariLively Technology Inc.

Customer experience

SMS Virtual

All ratings32 ratings
Positive46.9%
Neutral12.5%
Negative40.6%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive43.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative53.3%

Lively

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SMS Virtual

One-time4
  • 50 credits$0.49
  • 100 credits$0.99
  • 500 credits$4.99
Show 1 more
  • 1000 credits$8.99
10 purchases

Lively

Subscriptions2
  • Platinum monthly$9.991 Month
  • Platinum yearly$99.991 Year
One-time8
  • 50 Cookies$5.79
  • 100 Cookies$11.49
  • 200 Cookies$22.99
Show 5 more
  • 500 Cookies$57.99
  • 1000 Cookies$114.99
  • 2000 Cookies$229.99
  • 5000 Cookies$579.99
  • 8000 Cookies$919.99

Questions

Is SMS Virtual free?
SMS Virtual is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lively free?
Lively is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SMS Virtual or Lively?
SMS Virtual is rated higher. SMS Virtual averages 3.1 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Lively averages 1.3 from 3 ratings.
Do SMS Virtual or Lively have ads?
SMS Virtual shows ads; Lively does not.
Which is updated more often, SMS Virtual or Lively?
SMS Virtual ships an update every 5 months, and Lively every 4 days. Most recently, SMS Virtual was updated on November 4, 2026 and Lively on November 5, 2026.

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