# SMS Virtual vs PDF Editor

The clearest difference is update cadence: PDF Editor at every 2 days against SMS Virtual's every 5 days. 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 PDF Editor sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SMS Virtual ships an update every 5 days, PDF Editor every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Virtual | PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-virtual-code-verification/id6754453453/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **121** | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 121 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Volodymyr Demianchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848337590) | [Hnat Dorosh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856609511) |

## 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 |


### PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-files-converter/id6755830098)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart PDF Editor | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart PDF Editor | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart PDF Editor | $9.99 | per year |
| Smart PDF Editor | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Smart PDF Editor | $19.99 | per year |
| Smart PDF Editor | $19.99 | per year |
| Smart PDF Editor | $29.99 | per year |
| Smart PDF Editor | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Virtual free?

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

### Is PDF Editor free?

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

### Do SMS Virtual or PDF Editor have ads?

Neither SMS Virtual nor PDF Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMS Virtual or PDF Editor?

SMS Virtual ships an update every 5 days, and PDF Editor every 2 days. Most recently, SMS Virtual was updated on October 9, 2026 and PDF Editor on September 30, 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.*