# SMS io vs Verify SMS

SMS io and Verify SMS both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Verify SMS's written reviews are positive against 10% of SMS io's. Verify SMS also leads on ads (none vs shown). SMS io's advantage is ratings volume (85 vs 12) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS io sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Verify SMS sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for SMS io against 4.3 for Verify SMS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS io has 85 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 10% of SMS io's written reviews are positive against 100% of Verify SMS's.

SMS io ships an update weekly, Verify SMS every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS io | Verify SMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-io-virtual-verification/id6756608507/reviews)** | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verify-sms-virtual-number/id6759080670/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **85** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [APPLOX](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843634912) | [SERHAT DOGAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833722340) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-io-virtual-verification/id6756608507)

This app provides temporary virtual phone numbers to receive SMS verification codes online. It's ideal for sign-ups and account verification without using your personal number, offering a secure and private solution across many countries.

**Highlights:** Receive SMS verification codes online, Temporary virtual phone numbers, Protect personal number privacy, Supports over 160 countries, Coin-based pay-as-you-use system, Fast and secure SMS delivery

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly 4 Credits | $3.99 | per month |
| SMS Verification - Weekly Lite | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Virtual Number: Weekly 8 Credits | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly 8 Credits | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly 9 Credits | $8.99 | per month |
| Receive SMS Code: 3 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 4 Verification Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 Coins: SMS Number Code | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8 Coins to Verify Code | $7.99 | one-time |
| Get 10 SMS Code Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


### Verify SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verify-sms-virtual-number/id6759080670)

Receive SMS verification codes online without revealing your personal phone number. Get instant virtual numbers from over 200 countries for hundreds of services, with a fast refund guarantee if codes aren't received.

**Highlights:** Instant virtual phone numbers, SMS codes for 700+ services, 200+ countries supported, Automatic 2-minute refund guarantee, Pay-as-you-use credit system, Zero advertisements, Real privacy protection

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Dollar Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5 Dollar Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 Dollar Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 20 Dollar Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 50 Dollar Credits | $49.99 | one-time |
| 100 Dollar Credits | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS io free?

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

### Is Verify SMS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SMS io or Verify SMS?

SMS io is rated higher. SMS io averages 4.4 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Verify SMS averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.

### Do SMS io or Verify SMS have ads?

SMS io shows ads; Verify SMS does not.

### Which is updated more often, SMS io or Verify SMS?

SMS io ships an update weekly, and Verify SMS every 4 days. Most recently, SMS io was updated on October 31, 2026 and Verify SMS on October 31, 2026.

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