# SMSCode vs OTPBox

The clearest difference is ads: SMSCode at none against OTPBox's shown. SMSCode also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMSCode sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and OTPBox sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SMSCode against 5.0 for OTPBox. 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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | SMSCode | OTPBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smscode-receive-sms-codes/id6746772474/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otpbox-virtual-number-sms/id6754185967/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Soufiane Bouziane](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796428527) | [Maiya Shrestha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831035208) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### OTPBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otpbox-virtual-number-sms/id6754185967)

This app provides a virtual phone number to receive SMS verification codes for various apps and websites, protecting your real number from spam. It offers free public numbers for quick tests and private or rented numbers for more reliable verification, with global coverage and no SIM card required.

**Highlights:** Receive SMS verification codes privately, Sign up for apps without spam, Verify popular services, Keep a private inbox for codes, Use free public numbers, Rent private numbers for reliability, Global coverage

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 Month - 5 Credits | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1 Months- 10 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3 Months - 12 credits | $12.99 | one-time |
| 3 Months - 22 credits | $21.99 | one-time |
| 6 Months - 23 credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| 6 Months - 33 credits | $32.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year - 60 credits | $99.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year - 102 credits | $101.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMSCode free?

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

### Is OTPBox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SMSCode or OTPBox?

SMSCode and OTPBox are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 13 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do SMSCode or OTPBox have ads?

OTPBox shows ads; SMSCode does not.

### Which is updated more often, SMSCode or OTPBox?

SMSCode ships an update every 3 weeks, and OTPBox every 2 weeks. Most recently, SMSCode was updated on November 14, 2026 and OTPBox on November 5, 2026.

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