# Virtual Number vs SMSCode

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Number | SMSCode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-number-sms-verify/id6746145476/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smscode-receive-sms-codes/id6746772474/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **13** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Piyumie Weeraman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813727151) | [Soufiane Bouziane](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796428527) |

## What reviewers say

### Virtual Number

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-number-sms-verify/id6746145476)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 0.1 Credits | $0.39 | one-time |
| 0.3 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 0.6 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1.2 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |


### SMSCode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smscode-receive-sms-codes/id6746772474)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Credits - Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 Credits Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Credits - Popular Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credits - Pro Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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