# SMS Virtual vs Dictionary

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dictionary at none against SMS Virtual's 10. Dictionary also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). SMS Virtual's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Virtual sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Dictionary asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for SMS Virtual against 4.3 for Dictionary. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS Virtual has 125 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SMS Virtual ships an update every 5 days, Dictionary every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Virtual | Dictionary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-virtual-code-verification/id6754453453/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionary-word-search-lex/id6754755747/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 121 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Volodymyr Demianchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848337590) | [天瑜 贾](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849810172) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS Virtual

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-virtual-code-verification/id6754453453)

This app allows users to receive, organize, and securely store SMS messages. It offers a clean interface for managing multiple accounts and ensuring no message is missed. Designed for both personal and professional use, it prioritizes privacy by keeping data on the device.

**Highlights:** Receive and view SMS messages instantly, Secure log of all text messages, Organize messages by sender or time, Clean and intuitive user interface, Lightweight and fast performance, Manage multiple SMS accounts

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $19.99 | per year |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $24.99 | per year |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $29.99 | per year |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $39.99 | per year |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $3.99 | one-time |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $6.99 | one-time |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $9.99 | one-time |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $14.99 | one-time |


### Dictionary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionary-word-search-lex/id6754755747)

Access a professional multilingual dictionary for English, Japanese, and Korean. Get detailed definitions, pronunciations, and example sentences. Save your search history and favorites for offline language learning.

**Highlights:** Multilingual definitions, Pronunciations and examples, Auto-save history, Favorites list, Offline caching, Efficient language learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Virtual free?

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

### Is Dictionary free?

Dictionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SMS Virtual or Dictionary?

SMS Virtual is rated higher. SMS Virtual averages 4.4 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Dictionary averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do SMS Virtual or Dictionary have ads?

Dictionary shows ads; SMS Virtual does not.

### Which is updated more often, SMS Virtual or Dictionary?

SMS Virtual ships an update every 5 days, and Dictionary every 3 months. Most recently, SMS Virtual was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dictionary on October 24, 2026.

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