Comparison

SMSCode vs Virtual Number

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

Head to head
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.

About

Virtual Number

Get temporary virtual phone numbers to receive SMS messages online. Protect your privacy by using these numbers for online registrations and verification codes without revealing your personal number. It offers a fast and easy interface with numbers from multiple countries.

Highlights
  • Virtual phone numbers
  • Receive SMS instantly
  • Multiple countries available
  • OTP verification
  • No registration required
  • Fast and easy interface
Features
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Receive SMS lets you receive SMS messages online using virtual phone numbers from different countries. Use our public numbers to receive verification codes (OTP) from popular services without using your personal phone number. Features: • Virtual numbers • Receive SMS online instantly • Multiple countries available • Perfect for OTP verification • No registration required • Fast and easy interface Protect your privacy by using temporary SMS numbers for online registrations.

Screenshots

SMSCode4 screens
Virtual Number4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SMSCode at 5.0 against Virtual Number's 3.7. SMSCode also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 3). Virtual Number's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. SMSCode sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Virtual Number sells 3 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 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMSCode ships an update every 3 weeks, Virtual Number every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SMSCode versus Virtual Number: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMSCodeVirtual Number
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (13 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoufiane BouzianeHarun CINBIRT

Customer experience

SMSCode

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Virtual Number

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

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
3 purchases

Virtual Number

One-time3
  • Add Credits$0.99
  • Add Credits$4.99
  • Add Credits$9.99

Questions

Is SMSCode free?
SMSCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Virtual Number free?
Virtual Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SMSCode or Virtual Number?
SMSCode is rated higher. SMSCode averages 5.0 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Virtual Number averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do SMSCode or Virtual Number have ads?
Neither SMSCode nor Virtual Number shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMSCode or Virtual Number?
SMSCode ships an update every 3 weeks, and Virtual Number every 6 days. Most recently, SMSCode was updated on November 14, 2026 and Virtual Number on November 5, 2026.

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