Comparison

Temp Number vs CodeShield

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

Head to head
About

Temp Number

Securely receive SMS verification codes with temporary global phone numbers. Protect your privacy during online registrations and account authentications without revealing your real number. Ideal for managing multiple digital identities and avoiding spam.

Highlights
  • Temporary global phone numbers
  • Receive SMS verification codes
  • Secure and private
  • Multiple regions supported
  • Avoid spam and marketing messages
  • Virtual and disposable numbers
Features
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Get temporary numbers from multiple global regions to receive SMS verification codes securely, instantly, and without exposing your real phone number. This app provides a reliable way to handle account registration, online service verification, and phone-based authentication while keeping your privacy fully protected. Temporary numbers help you separate personal and work identities, manage multiple digital accounts, and reduce unwanted exposure to marketing messages or spam. With support for virtual numbers, disposable numbers, second numbers, and anonymous number usage, the app offers flexible solutions for various online verification scenarios. Choose from globally supported regions and receive SMS codes through stable carrier routes optimized for verification messages, OTP codes, and phone authentication. Message delivery is fast and consistent, making it ideal for signing up for apps, securing online accounts, or accessing services that require SMS-based validation. Additional service options include token-based SMS usage, temporary SMS purchasing, and monthly number rental plans. A premium membership offers enhanced convenience, including ad-free usage and access to selected features depending on available plans. Designed with privacy, security, and stability in mind, this app offers a dependable solution for users who need SMS verification while maintaining control over their personal information. Whether you are testing online services, managing multiple accounts, or protecting your identity across platforms, temporary numbers provide a secure and efficient way to complete phone verification worldwide.

About

CodeShield

Features
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This is a tool application focused on virtual number verification codes and secondary account management. When you face various registration, login, and password retrieval SMS verification codes daily, and have multiple frequently used virtual numbers that need to be categorized and recorded, Code Shield helps you organize this information clearly. 【Verification Code】 * Paste the SMS content, one-click recognition and saving of the verification code * Record service names, favorite frequently used items, and click to copy * 5-minute countdown ring reminder, expiration status clearly visible * Suitable for temporarily jotting down recently received verification codes to avoid forgetting them when switching apps 【Secondary Numbers, Automatically Archived by Country】 * Manage your frequently used number files by country/region * Supports international number display and one-click copying * Clear grouping for faster searching; no more searching through notes 【International Number Formatting】 * Built-in area codes and number rules for 50+ countries and regions * Offline conversion of international notation, E.164, domestic grouping, and other common formats * Formatting results can be saved to the "My Secondary Numbers" file.

Screenshots

Temp Number4 screens
CodeShield4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CodeShield at none against Temp Number's 22. CodeShield also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13 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 22 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. CodeShield asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Temp Number versus CodeShield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTemp NumberCodeShield
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer上海测试Beverly Symons

In-app purchases

22 purchases

Temp Number

Subscriptions19
  • Premium Plan$9.991 Month
  • Indonesia SMS Number Subscription$9.991 Month
  • UK SMS Number Subscription$9.991 Month
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  • Hong Kong SMS Number Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Netherlands SMS Number Subscription$12.991 Month
  • US SMS Number Subscription$12.991 Month
  • Germany SMS Number Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Indonesia SMS Number Subscription$19.993 Months
  • UK SMS Number Subscription$19.993 Months
  • Hong Kong SMS Number Subscription$19.993 Months
  • US SMS Number Subscription$24.993 Months
  • Poland SMS Number Subscription$24.993 Months
  • Indonesia SMS Number Subscription$29.996 Months
  • Hong Kong SMS Number Subscription$29.996 Months
  • Netherlands SMS Number Subscription$34.993 Months
  • Germany SMS Number Subscription$39.993 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

CodeShield

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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