# SMS Virtual vs AI Obvio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AI Obvio at 100% against SMS Virtual's 11%. AI Obvio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and monetization model (freemium vs subscription). SMS Virtual's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (121 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and AI Obvio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AI Obvio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS Virtual has 121 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of SMS Virtual's written reviews are positive against 100% of AI Obvio's.

SMS Virtual ships an update every 5 days, AI Obvio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Virtual | AI Obvio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-virtual-code-verification/id6754453453/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-obvio-cleaner-app/id6754924948/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **121** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 121 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Volodymyr Demianchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848337590) | [Clara Padilla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850954255) |

## 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 |


### AI Obvio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-obvio-cleaner-app/id6754924948)

This app uses artificial intelligence to automatically identify and remove duplicate, blurry, or low-quality photos and videos, freeing up significant storage space on your device with a simple swipe interface. It works offline, ensuring your data remains on your device.

**Highlights:** AI-powered storage analysis, Duplicate photo and video detection, Swipe to delete interface, Offline operation, Frees up gigabytes of space, Preview before deletion

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Year Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Virtual free?

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

### Is AI Obvio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SMS Virtual or AI Obvio?

AI Obvio is rated higher. SMS Virtual averages 4.3 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while AI Obvio averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SMS Virtual or AI Obvio have ads?

Neither SMS Virtual nor AI Obvio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMS Virtual or AI Obvio?

SMS Virtual ships an update every 5 days, and AI Obvio monthly. Most recently, SMS Virtual was updated on October 9, 2026 and AI Obvio on October 8, 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.*