# SMS Virtual vs Skip Contact

The clearest difference is update cadence: Skip Contact at daily against SMS Virtual's every 5 days. SMS Virtual's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). 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 Skip Contact sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SMS Virtual ships an update every 5 days, Skip Contact daily. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Virtual | Skip Contact |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 121 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Volodymyr Demianchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848337590) | [Alberto Huerdo Alvarado](https://appshunter.io/developer/594244661) |

## 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 |


### Skip Contact

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skip-contact/id6760345231)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Virtual free?

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

### Is Skip Contact free?

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

### Do SMS Virtual or Skip Contact have ads?

Neither SMS Virtual nor Skip Contact shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMS Virtual or Skip Contact?

SMS Virtual ships an update every 5 days, and Skip Contact daily. Most recently, SMS Virtual was updated on October 1, 2026 and Skip Contact on September 10, 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.*