Comparison

UCODE vs Tippy

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

Head to head
About

UCODE

This app provides temporary virtual phone numbers to receive SMS verification codes for online services. It allows users to maintain privacy by not sharing their real number and offers a pay-per-use model with a refund guarantee.

Highlights
  • Temporary virtual numbers
  • Receive SMS verification codes
  • Numbers from 100+ countries
  • Disposable numbers (20-minute lifespan)
  • Automatic refund guarantee
  • Privacy-focused
  • Pay-per-use pricing
Features
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Need to verify an account without giving out your real phone number? UCODE lets you rent temporary virtual numbers to receive SMS verification codes — quickly and privately. — VIRTUAL NUMBERS FOR SMS — Get a disposable phone number in seconds. Use it to receive SMS verification codes from any service, then let it expire. Your real number stays completely private. • Choose from numbers in 100+ countries worldwide • Receive SMS verification codes directly in the app • Numbers last 20 minutes — no long-term commitment • Automatic refund if no SMS is received before expiration • Works with hundreds of popular services and platforms — HOW IT WORKS — 1. Select a country and service 2. Copy the provided phone number 3. Enter the number on the website or app you want to verify 4. Receive the SMS code in UCODE 5. Done — if no SMS arrives, your credit is refunded — WHY UCODE? — • Fast SMS delivery — most codes arrive within seconds • Global coverage — numbers from countries worldwide • Privacy-first — your real number is never exposed • No subscriptions — transparent pay-per-use pricing • Clean, intuitive interface • Automatic refund guarantee • Regular updates and responsive support — PRIVACY & SECURITY — Your personal phone number stays completely private. Virtual numbers are temporary and disposable — used once and discarded. No personal data is linked to the numbers you rent. No accounts to create on third-party sites with your real number. — SIMPLE PRICING — UCODE uses a credit-based system. Purchase credits and use them to rent virtual numbers. Prices vary by country and service. No subscriptions. No hidden fees. If a number expires without receiving an SMS, your credit is automatically refunded. — POPULAR USE CASES — • Verify accounts on social media, messaging apps, and online services • Keep your real number off websites and sign-up forms • Test services without committing your personal info • Create secondary accounts for work or personal use Download UCODE today — verify accounts, protect your privacy, and keep your real number to yourself. Terms of Use: https://ucode.uk/terms Privacy Policy: https://ucode.uk/privacy

About

Tippy

Effortlessly divide bills with friends by scanning receipts. Calculate tips accurately, split totals instantly, and share the results with ease. Enjoy a clean, simple design for quick and fair expense sharing.

Highlights
  • Receipt scanning from camera or gallery
  • Automatic bill amount reading
  • Smart tip calculation
  • Tip before tax option
  • Flexible tip percentages
  • Instant sharing of bill details
Features
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Split bills faster than ever with Tippy. No more awkward moments when paying with friends. Simply scan a receipt, calculate tips instantly, and share the result with everyone in seconds. KEY FEATURES • Scan receipts from camera or gallery Take a photo or select an existing receipt from your photo library. Tippy automatically reads and fills in the bill amount. • Smart bill splitting Calculate tips and split the total fairly among friends in just a few taps. • Tip before tax option Choose whether to calculate tips before tax for more accurate tipping. • Flexible tip options Use preset percentages or enter a custom tip amount. • Easy sharing Share bill details and split results with friends instantly. • Clean and simple design No clutter, no complicated setup. Just quick and accurate bill splitting. Perfect for restaurants, group dinners, travel, and everyday shared expenses. Tippy makes splitting the bill simple.

Screenshots

UCODE4 screens
Tippy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tippy at none against UCODE's 3. Tippy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). UCODE's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (66 vs 3). 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. UCODE sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Tippy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tippy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UCODE has 66 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of UCODE's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tippy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UCODE ships an update every 3 weeks, Tippy every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
UCODE versus Tippy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUCODETippy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (66 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings66 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYeti Studio LTDRinah Seo

Customer experience

UCODE

All ratings66 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive87.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative7.3%

Tippy

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

UCODE

One-time3
  • 30 Credits Package$2.99
  • 100 Credits Package$9.99
  • 250 Credits Package$24.99
None

Tippy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UCODE free?
UCODE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tippy free?
Tippy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UCODE or Tippy?
Tippy is rated higher. UCODE averages 4.7 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Tippy averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do UCODE or Tippy have ads?
Tippy shows ads; UCODE does not.
Which is updated more often, UCODE or Tippy?
UCODE ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tippy every 5 days. Most recently, UCODE was updated on October 11, 2026 and Tippy on September 21, 2026.

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