Temp Number vs DIYmate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Receive SMS online
- Free public numbers
- Paid verification services
- US number rentals
- Short-term rental options
- International coverage (200+ countries)
- Save numbers to favorites
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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.
DIYmate
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DIY made easier with DIYmate. DIYmate helps you plan, understand and complete jobs around your home with clear, practical, step-by-step guidance. Whether you're painting a room, laying flooring, mounting a TV or taking on a bigger home improvement project, DIYmate helps you work out what you need and what to do next. PLAN YOUR PROJECT Tell DIYmate what you're working on, choose the jobs you want to complete and add your measurements. DIYmate helps organise your project and gives you guidance tailored to the job. WORK OUT WHAT YOU NEED Get useful materials and tools lists, estimated quantities and preparation information before you start. Keep shopping items together so it's easier to get everything you need for the job. FOLLOW IT STEP BY STEP DIYmate breaks jobs into manageable steps using straightforward language. Technical terms are explained where needed, making instructions easier to understand even if you don't have much DIY experience. STUCK? JUST ASK If something doesn't fit, doesn't look right, or you simply don't understand a step, tell DIYmate what's happening. You don't need to know the technical words. ADD A PHOTO When available, attach a photo to help DIYmate understand what you're looking at and provide more relevant troubleshooting guidance. KEEP EVERYTHING ORGANISED Save projects, track your progress and return to your jobs whenever you're ready to continue. From planning the job to getting through the tricky parts, DIYmate is designed to make home DIY simpler and easier to follow. IMPORTANT DIYmate provides general DIY guidance. Always follow manufacturer instructions and appropriate safety guidance. Some jobs require specialist knowledge or a suitably qualified professional. DIYmate should not be used as a substitute for professional advice where professional expertise is required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DIYmate at none against Temp Number's 10. DIYmate also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Temp Number sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. DIYmate asks for nothing beyond the download.
Temp Number ships an update every 5 months, DIYmate every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Temp Number | DIYmate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 190 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 上海测试 | Darragh Cooke |
In-app purchases
Temp Number
- 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
- 200 Tokens$1.99
- 600 Tokens$5.99
- 3000 Tokens$29.99
DIYmate
No in-app purchases









