Temp SMS vs Buzztext
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Temp SMS
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Temp SMS lets you receive SMS verification codes (OTP) using temporary numbers—so you can register for online services while keeping your personal phone number private. Features Temporary numbers for receiving SMS messages Fast access to verification codes in a clean inbox Copy codes in one tap Favorite numbers and manage recent activity Built with a privacy-first mindset Use cases Account sign-ups and logins that require SMS verification Protecting your personal number from spam and unwanted marketing Testing/QA and short-term verification needs In‑App Purchases (Coins) Temp SMS uses coins. You can purchase coin packs in the app and spend coins to access numbers and receive messages. Coin packs are one-time purchases (no auto‑renewal) Coins are consumable and may be used up with each use Availability of numbers may vary by region and provider Notes Temp SMS is intended for legitimate use only. Supported services and delivery times can vary.
Buzztext
This app provides affordable international calling and SMS services worldwide. It offers a virtual phone number, secure wallet top-ups, and real-time call rate information for competitive VoIP communication.
- Affordable international calls
- Send and receive SMS
- Virtual phone number
- Real-time call rates
- Secure wallet top-up
- Call history tracking
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BuzzText lets you make affordable international calls and send SMS messages to any phone number worldwide. Get your own virtual number, top up your wallet, and enjoy crystal-clear VoIP calls at competitive rates. Features: - Make international calls at low rates - Send and receive SMS messages - Get your own virtual phone number - View real-time call rates by country - Secure wallet top-up - Call history and transaction tracking - Contact sync for easy dialing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Buzztext at none against Temp SMS's 4. Temp SMS's advantage is update cadence (daily vs monthly). On price, ads, 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 SMS sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Buzztext asks for nothing beyond the download.
Temp SMS ships an update daily, Buzztext monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Temp SMS | Buzztext |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MICRO INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | TEXTPLUG TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED |
In-app purchases
Temp SMS
- Start Coin Pack$0.99
- Small Coin Pack$9.99
- Large Coin Pack$19.99
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- Mega Coin Pack$49.99
Buzztext
No in-app purchases
