Comparison

Receber SMS vs Authenticator © App 2FA

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

Head to head
About

Receber SMS

This app provides temporary virtual phone numbers for receiving SMS verification codes. It allows users to register for online services and apps without revealing their personal phone number, ensuring privacy and preventing unwanted messages.

Highlights
  • Receive SMS verification codes
  • Use temporary virtual numbers
  • Protect real phone number privacy
  • Supports multiple online services
  • Global number coverage
  • Pay only for successful SMS delivery
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Simple SMS verification with Receber SMS! Access any service or application with a virtual number, receive SMS codes, and activate accounts while keeping your real phone number private. Receber SMS – Secure Online SMS Verification Our platform makes SMS verification easy and secure. Acting as your privacy layer, you can register or login to online services without disclosing your personal contact. The app gives you a fast, anonymous way to verify accounts by using a second number. This extra number protects your real one, preventing unwanted messages and keeping your primary line safe. Ideal for anyone looking for a private and reliable SMS solution. Key Features: Online SMS Verification Receive one-time verification codes from websites and apps using a temporary number. Quick, user-friendly, and safe. Privacy First With Receber SMS, your real number remains hidden. No spam, no unsolicited calls, just secure SMS reception. Supports Multiple Services From social networks to shopping platforms, newsletters, and apps, our numbers work across a wide variety of services. Virtual Numbers Made Easy Get a unique number for verification without revealing personal details. A Second Line for You Use an alternative number to separate personal communication from online registrations. Receive SMS Online Anytime Our system ensures smooth SMS reception directly in the app. Temporary Phone Numbers Use disposable numbers for one-time activations and keep your personal phone secure. Transparent Pricing You pay only for successful use. If a verification SMS is not delivered, you won't pay! Works with Popular Platforms: - Virtual Number for WhatsApp - Virtual Number for Telegram - Virtual Number for Facebook - Virtual Number for Tinder - Virtual Number for Google - Virtual Number for iFood - Virtual Number for Instagram - Virtual Number for TikTok - Virtual Number for Uber - Virtual Number for Snapchat - Virtual Number for 99App Global Coverage Access numbers from the USA, UK, Canada, Brazil, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Mexico, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, and Turkey and more. How it Works: Choose the country and service you need. Copy the virtual number provided and paste it where requested. Wait for the SMS code to arrive inside the Receber SMS app. Privacy Policy: https://recebersms.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://recebersms.app/tos Support | Contact support-ios@recebersms.app

About

Authenticator © App 2FA

Features
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Authenticator is a secure 2FA Authenticator, Password Manager, and Secure Vault that protects your online accounts and sensitive information. Generate TOTP and OTP verification codes, securely manage passwords, recovery codes, secret keys, API keys, wallet seed phrases, and secure notes—all in one private app. Easily switch from Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, or another authenticator app by importing supported accounts and continuing to protect your accounts with industry-standard two-factor authentication. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) • Generate secure TOTP and OTP verification codes • Scan QR codes to add accounts instantly • Add accounts manually • Import supported authenticator export files • Copy verification codes with one tap • Works with thousands of services supporting two-factor authentication Password Manager & Secure Vault • Generate strong, unique passwords • Securely store passwords and recovery codes • Save secret keys, API keys, wallet seed phrases, and secure notes • Organize everything into folders • Quickly search your saved accounts and records Password Health • Check passwords against known data breaches • Find weak, reused, and compromised passwords • Improve your overall password security Privacy & Security • Protect your vault with Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode • Automatically lock the app after inactivity • Choose Light Mode, Dark Mode, or System Appearance • Securely store your data using the iOS Keychain Your passwords, authentication codes, recovery codes, secret keys, API keys, wallet seed phrases, and secure notes remain securely stored on your device. Password Health uses a privacy-preserving process that never sends your original passwords to the breach-checking service. Protect your digital life with secure 2FA authentication, password management, Password Health, and a private encrypted vault—all in one powerful Authenticator app. Subscription Unlock all premium features with an auto-renewing subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://manimaustudios.com/authenticator/privacypolicy.html Terms of Service: https://manimaustudios.com/authenticator/termsofservice.html

Screenshots

Receber SMS4 screens
Authenticator © App 2FA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Authenticator © App 2FA at none against Receber SMS's 6. Receber SMS's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. Receber SMS sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Authenticator © App 2FA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Receber SMS versus Authenticator © App 2FA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReceber SMSAuthenticator © App 2FA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGENKI MEDIA LTDAManimau Studios Pte Ltd

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Receber SMS

One-time6
  • 10 credits$1.99
  • 20 credits$3.99
  • 30 credits$4.99
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  • 40 credits$6.99
  • 50 credits$8.99
  • 100 credits$17.99
None

Authenticator © App 2FA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Receber SMS free?
Receber SMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator © App 2FA free?
Authenticator © App 2FA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Receber SMS or Authenticator © App 2FA have ads?
Neither Receber SMS nor Authenticator © App 2FA shows ads.

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