Comparison

Virtual Number | Receive SMS vs SMS Virtual

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

Head to head
About

Virtual Number | Receive SMS

Get a temporary virtual phone number to receive SMS verification codes instantly for account activation, especially for Telegram. Protect your privacy by using a second number and keeping your real one private. Access numbers from over 100 countries with 24/7 support.

Highlights
  • Instant SMS verification code delivery
  • Virtual phone numbers from 100+ countries
  • Secure and private account verification
  • Telegram account activation support
  • 24/7 customer support
  • Second phone number for privacy
Features
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Need a virtual number to verify an account? Get a real second phone number and receive SMS verification codes in seconds — without sharing your personal number. Our app gives you secure, never-used virtual phone numbers from 180+ countries. Pick a service, pick a country, and your verification code arrives right inside the app. VERIFY ANY APP IN SECONDS One-time verification made simple. • Works with Telegram, WhatsApp, and 90+ popular apps & services • Verification codes delivered in seconds • Codes appear right inside the app — tap to copy • No SIM card, no complicated setup Just choose a service, select a country, and verify your account. VIRTUAL NUMBERS FROM 180+ COUNTRIES Choose numbers from popular regions including: • United States (+1) • United Kingdom (+44) • Canada (+1) • Germany (+49) • France (+33) • Netherlands (+31) • Turkey (+90) • Brazil (+55) …and 170+ more. Availability updates in real time. RECEIVE SMS CODES INSTANTLY Use your virtual number for: • SMS verification & OTP codes • New account sign-ups • Second-account setup • SMS authentication PRIVATE & SECURE Protect your personal phone number. • Real second phone number • Never-used, fresh virtual numbers • Your personal number stays private • Secure SMS delivery IN-APP LIVE SUPPORT Real humans, right inside the app. • Live support chat built into the app • Fast response times • Help available whenever you need it WHY CHOOSE US? • Verification for 90+ apps & services • Virtual numbers from 180+ countries • Codes delivered in seconds • Private, secure, and simple • In-app live support IMPORTANT PURCHASE INFORMATION # In-app purchases are required to obtain and use virtual phone numbers. # Virtual numbers and related premium features are paid content and are not included automatically with the free app download. # Full pricing and purchase terms are always displayed in the app before payment. ###### DISCLAIMER This app is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Telegram, WhatsApp, or any other third-party service. All referenced trademarks, product names, and company names/logos are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only. TERMS OF USE (EULA) https://sites.google.com/view/fvn-eula PRIVACY POLICY https://sites.google.com/view/fvn-privacy-policy

About

SMS Virtual

Features
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Sign up for the apps you want without handing over your personal number. SMSVirtual gives you a virtual number that receives SMS verification codes online, so you can register, verify, and get in — no SIM card and no second phone required. Whether you're creating a new account on a messaging app, joining a social network, or registering on any service that asks for a phone number, SMSVirtual has you covered. Pick a virtual number from the country you need, receive your one-time SMS code, and copy it with a single tap. Millions of apps and websites now demand a phone number just to let you in. Handing out your real number means more spam, more tracking, and less control over your privacy. A virtual number keeps your personal line separate, so your inbox stays clean and your real identity stays yours. - Receive SMS verification codes online for account sign-ups and logins - Get a temporary, disposable number for a single one-time verification - Keep a reliable second number for messaging and social apps - Register on services that are only available in another country - Complete two-factor authentication (2FA) and OTP checks in seconds - Try out a new app before trusting it with your primary number - Create separate numbers for work, shopping, gaming, or online marketplaces - Receive activation codes without ever inserting a physical SIM card Getting verified takes just a few seconds. Choose a virtual number from the country you want, enter it when an app or website asks for your phone number, watch the SMS code arrive, and tap once to copy it. That is the whole flow — no forms, no SIM swaps, no waiting around. - Virtual numbers from many countries around the world - SMS codes captured automatically, so you never retype them - Nothing is ever linked to your real SIM card or personal line - Works with hundreds of popular apps and online services - Fast, reliable delivery of verification codes and one-time passwords - A clean, private way to protect your real phone number - A simple, modern design that gets you verified in moments You can choose virtual numbers across many regions — from the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and the Netherlands to countries throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas — so you can verify an account wherever a service is offered, even one limited to another region. SMSVirtual is perfect for signing up on messaging apps, social networks, online marketplaces, delivery services, and any platform that verifies you by SMS. From WhatsApp and Telegram verification to Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok sign-ups, from banking codes to online store registrations, it is the virtual number built for getting verified anywhere — quickly, privately, and without a physical SIM. Your privacy comes first. Because your real number never touches the apps you sign up for, less spam reaches your personal line, you get fewer unwanted calls, and there is no easy way for services to track you across the web. When you no longer need a number, simply move on — your everyday identity was never exposed in the first place. There are no contracts to sign and no SIM cards to swap. Just choose a number, receive your verification code, and continue signing up wherever you are. It is the fast, private, modern way to handle every SMS code and OTP you need. Whenever an app asks for your number, reach for a virtual one instead. Get started today and sign up anywhere with SMSVirtual. Support: smsvirtual.pro Privacy https://smsvirtual.pro/privacy.html EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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SMS Virtual4 screens

Verdict

The call

Virtual Number | Receive SMS and SMS Virtual are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Virtual Number | Receive SMS sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and SMS Virtual sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Virtual Number | Receive SMS versus SMS Virtual: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtual Number | Receive SMSSMS Virtual
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFREE VIRTUAL NUMBEREPİNKO LİMİTED

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Virtual Number | Receive SMS

Subscriptions2
  • Virtual Number for Telegram$9.997 Days
  • Virtual Number for Telegram$12.991 Month
One-time8
  • Private Number$6.99
  • 10 Credit$8.99
  • Private Number$8.99
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  • Virtual Number for Telegram$9.99
  • 30 Credit$14.99
  • Private Number$14.99
  • 75 Credit$29.99
  • 125 Credit$34.99
6 purchases

SMS Virtual

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$19.991 Month
One-time4
  • 50 Credits$4.99
  • 150 Credits$12.99
  • 350 Credits$27.99
Show 1 more
  • 800 Credits$54.99

Questions

Is Virtual Number | Receive SMS free?
Virtual Number | Receive SMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SMS Virtual free?
SMS Virtual is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Virtual Number | Receive SMS or SMS Virtual have ads?
Neither Virtual Number | Receive SMS nor SMS Virtual shows ads.

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