# SMSCode vs GhostSIM

The clearest difference is rating: SMSCode at 5.0 against GhostSIM's 4.0. SMSCode also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 1). GhostSIM's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMSCode sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and GhostSIM sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SMSCode holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMSCode has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SMSCode ships an update every 3 weeks, GhostSIM every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMSCode | GhostSIM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smscode-virtual-number-sms/id6746772474/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostsim-virtual-number/id6772014188/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Soufiane Bouziane](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796428527) | [Semih Malkoc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860716478) |

## What reviewers say

### SMSCode

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

**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 |


### GhostSIM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostsim-virtual-number/id6772014188)

This app provides temporary virtual phone numbers for SMS verification, allowing you to sign up for services without revealing your personal number. Codes are delivered instantly, and unused credits are automatically refunded.

**Highlights:** Temporary virtual numbers, SMS verification codes, Privacy protection, Wide country selection, Credit-based system, No account required, Multiple interface languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $11.99 | per month |
| Starter | $2.49 | one-time |
| Booster | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMSCode free?

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

### Is GhostSIM free?

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

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

SMSCode is rated higher. SMSCode averages 5.0 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while GhostSIM averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SMSCode or GhostSIM have ads?

Neither SMSCode nor GhostSIM shows ads.

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

SMSCode ships an update every 3 weeks, and GhostSIM every 11 days. Most recently, SMSCode was updated on October 30, 2026 and GhostSIM on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*