Comparison

Temp Number vs AuthPadi

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

Head to head
About

Temp Number

Get temporary phone numbers to receive SMS verification codes online. Offers free public numbers and paid rental options for various services and countries. Supports short-term rentals and repeat SMS reception on select numbers.

Highlights
  • Receive SMS online
  • Free public numbers
  • Paid verification services
  • US number rentals
  • Short-term rental options
  • International coverage (200+ countries)
  • Save numbers to favorites
Features
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Free public numbers Receive SMS online with available free public numbers. Public numbers are shared, and incoming public messages are visible to other users. Paid verification services and number rentals are available separately. US number rentals with auto-renewal Rent a US phone number as a second number for ongoing SMS use. Supported rental plans offer automatic renewal to help you keep using the same number. Manage renewal settings according to your selected plan. Receive codes by service and country Choose the app or online service you need, then select a country or region and an available number option. Review supported services and receiving conditions before you purchase. Flexible short-term rentals Choose a 1-day, 7-day, 15-day or 30-day rental for your SMS receiving needs. Available rental periods depend on the selected country, service and product. Receive more SMS on supported numbers Some numbers support repeat SMS reception. Where available, use the same number to receive another verification code under the selected service's conditions. Check available options, receiving windows and any additional charges. US numbers and international coverage Explore temporary phone numbers from more than 200 countries and regions, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and Indonesia. Number availability and supported services vary by product; not every product covers every region. How it works 1. Choose your service and number country or region. 2. Select a verification option or rental period and review the charges and conditions. 3. Receive your SMS and copy the verification code. Save available numbers to favorites and copy phone numbers or received codes for convenient access. Paid verification and rental options may require tokens, in-app purchases or subscriptions. App Store subscriptions renew unless canceled and can be managed in your Apple Account settings. Check the selected plan's charges and renewal terms before purchase. Number availability, supported services and receiving windows can change. SMS delivery and acceptance by third-party services are not guaranteed. Follow applicable law and each service's terms. Do not use public numbers for sensitive messages or important account recovery. Temporary email inboxes are available as an optional extra.

About

AuthPadi

Features
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AuthPadi is a secure authentication and communication platform that provides virtual phone numbers, SMS verification, OTP delivery, and authentication APIs for businesses, developers, and individuals worldwide. Whether you need a virtual number to receive verification codes, integrate OTP authentication into your application, or strengthen account security with two-factor authentication (2FA), AuthPadi offers reliable and developer-friendly solutions designed for modern digital services.

Screenshots

Temp Number4 screens
AuthPadi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AuthPadi at none against Temp Number's 10. AuthPadi also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. Temp Number sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. AuthPadi asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Temp Number versus AuthPadi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTemp NumberAuthPadi
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer上海测试Trilbertech Limited

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Temp Number

Subscriptions7
  • Premium Plan$9.991 Month
  • Netherlands SMS Number Subscription$12.991 Month
  • US SMS Number Subscription$24.993 Months
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  • Netherlands SMS Number Subscription$34.993 Months
  • Canada SMS Number Subscription$59.996 Months
  • Netherlands SMS Number Subscription$59.996 Months
  • Premium Plan$89.991 Year
One-time3
  • 200 Tokens$1.99
  • 600 Tokens$5.99
  • 3000 Tokens$29.99
None

AuthPadi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Temp Number free?
Temp Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AuthPadi free?
AuthPadi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Temp Number or AuthPadi have ads?
Temp Number shows ads; AuthPadi does not.

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