Comparison

Virtual Number vs SMSCode

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

Head to head
About

Virtual Number

Receive SMS verification codes using temporary, global phone numbers without revealing your personal number. Protect your privacy when signing up for online services.

Highlights
  • Receive SMS verification codes
  • Temporary virtual phone numbers
  • Global number selection
  • Privacy protection
  • No physical SIM required
  • Fast SMS reception
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Virtual Number – SMS Verify Virtual Number allows you to receive SMS messages using temporary phone numbers directly from the app. Protect your personal phone number when accessing online services by using a secondary virtual number. Key Features Privacy Protection Use a virtual number instead of sharing your personal phone number with online services. Global Numbers Access phone numbers from multiple countries to receive SMS verification messages. Fast SMS Reception Receive SMS messages quickly and view them instantly inside the app. No Physical SIM Required All numbers work through the internet, so there is no need for an additional SIM card. Simple and Convenient Choose a number and start receiving SMS messages in just a few taps. How It Works * Download and install the Virtual Number app. * Choose a country and available number. * Use the number when a service requests phone verification. * View received SMS messages directly in the app. When to Use Virtual Number • Protect your personal phone number when using online services • Receive SMS messages while traveling • Use a secondary number for online communication Download Virtual Number today and manage SMS messages conveniently with virtual phone numbers. Terms of Use (EULA) : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy : https://unfolddroid.blogspot.com/2024/12/virtual-number-privacy-policy.html

About

SMSCode

Receive SMS verification codes for over 500 online services using temporary phone numbers. Protect your privacy by not using your personal number for registrations. Pay only for successful SMS deliveries.

Highlights
  • Disposable phone numbers
  • Receive SMS for 500+ services
  • Pay-per-success model
  • Global temporary numbers
  • Instant OTP codes
  • Privacy protection
Features
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Receive SMS verification codes with a virtual number. Choose a service, choose a country, get a number and receive the code in the app. How it works 1. Choose the service you need a code for. 2. Choose a country. 3. Get a number. You see the price in credits and confirm to claim it. 4. Receive the code in the app. Messages appear automatically. Good to know • All your numbers and messages are in one place. • If no SMS arrives, the credits go back to your balance. You get credits back, not money. • Credit packs are one-time purchases, not subscriptions. Credits do not expire. • Signing in is optional. It only keeps your number history on every device if you change phone. • Availability varies by service, country and provider. Delivery depends on the service and provider. A service may reject a number, and a code may not arrive. • For short-term verification only. Not for account recovery, banking or accounts you need long term. Keep your personal number private when you only need a short-term code, and follow the rules of each service you use.

Screenshots

Virtual Number4 screens
SMSCode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SMSCode at 5.0 against Virtual Number's 2.5. SMSCode also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (13 vs 2). Virtual Number's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Virtual Number sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and SMSCode sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SMSCode holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMSCode has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Virtual Number ships an update every 2 months, SMSCode every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Virtual Number versus SMSCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtual NumberSMSCode
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (13 ratings) — better
Number of ratings213 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiyumie WeeramanSoufiane Bouziane

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Virtual Number

One-time4
  • 0.1 Credits$0.39
  • 0.3 Credits$0.99
  • 0.6 Credits$1.99
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  • 1.2 Credits$3.99
4 purchases

SMSCode

One-time4
  • 10 Credits - Starter Pack$0.99
  • 30 Credits Pack$2.99
  • 50 Credits - Popular Pack$4.99
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  • 100 Credits - Pro Pack$9.99

Questions

Is Virtual Number free?
Virtual Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SMSCode free?
SMSCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Virtual Number or SMSCode?
SMSCode is rated higher. Virtual Number averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SMSCode averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.
Do Virtual Number or SMSCode have ads?
Neither Virtual Number nor SMSCode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Virtual Number or SMSCode?
Virtual Number ships an update every 2 months, and SMSCode every 3 weeks. Most recently, Virtual Number was updated on November 5, 2026 and SMSCode on November 14, 2026.

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