# PriceSense vs SMS For U

The clearest difference is ads: PriceSense at none against SMS For U's shown. PriceSense also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). SMS For U's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PriceSense sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SMS For U sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PriceSense ships an update every 2 months, SMS For U every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PriceSense | SMS For U |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Size | 58 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anne Jan Storteboom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819323302) | [L&L Synergy FlexCo](https://appshunter.io/developer/6811483995) |

## What reviewers say

### PriceSense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pricesense/id6746982194)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro plan | $19.99 | per month |


### SMS For U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-for-u-temp-virtual-number/id6811483993)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SMS number | $10.90 | one-time |
| SMS number | $12.49 | one-time |
| SMS number | $15.90 | one-time |
| SMS number | $17.90 | one-time |
| SMS number | $20.49 | one-time |
| SMS number | $23.49 | one-time |
| SMS number | $26.49 | one-time |
| SMS number | $29.90 | one-time |
| SMS number | $33.49 | one-time |
| SMS number | $37.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PriceSense free?

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

### Is SMS For U free?

SMS For U is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do PriceSense or SMS For U have ads?

SMS For U shows ads; PriceSense does not.

### Which is updated more often, PriceSense or SMS For U?

PriceSense ships an update every 2 months, and SMS For U every 2 days. Most recently, PriceSense was updated on October 28, 2026 and SMS For U on October 24, 2026.

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