Comparison

ReceiveSMS vs CodeShield

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

Head to head
About

ReceiveSMS

Features
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Tired of giving out your real phone number every time you sign up for something? We've got you covered. ReceiveSMS gives you a virtual number you can use to receive SMS messages online — no SIM card, no hassle, no spam. Whether you're verifying a new account, signing up for a dating app, or just want to keep your personal number private, we make it super easy. Here's the best part: if you don't receive an SMS, you won't be charged. We automatically refund your activations to your balance. No questions asked. What can you do with ReceiveSMS? - Get a disposable second number in seconds - Receive SMS online from any service - Verify accounts without exposing your real number - Protect your privacy — keep spam away from your personal inbox - Simple, transparent pricing — no hidden fees How does it work? It's as easy as 1-2-3-4. 1. Pick your country and the service you need a number for. Don't see your service? Just choose "any other" — we've got you covered. 2. Check the price and grab your number. If your balance is low, just top up a few credits and you're good to go. 3. Copy the number and paste it into the app, website, or service you're signing up for. 4. Wait for the SMS to arrive — it usually shows up within minutes. You'll have up to 5 minutes to receive it. Didn't get the message before the number expired? No worries — you won't pay a thing. Trademark Notice This application is an independent application and has no direct relationship with Telegram, WhatsApp, TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, WeChat, Viber, or other services. The names of these services, associated trademarks, logos, and banners are the property of the relevant services. All trademarks, product names, and company names or logos mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy: https://receivesms.turnaworks.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://receivesms.turnaworks.com/terms

About

CodeShield

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This is a tool application focused on virtual number verification codes and secondary account management. When you face various registration, login, and password retrieval SMS verification codes daily, and have multiple frequently used virtual numbers that need to be categorized and recorded, Code Shield helps you organize this information clearly. 【Verification Code】 * Paste the SMS content, one-click recognition and saving of the verification code * Record service names, favorite frequently used items, and click to copy * 5-minute countdown ring reminder, expiration status clearly visible * Suitable for temporarily jotting down recently received verification codes to avoid forgetting them when switching apps 【Secondary Numbers, Automatically Archived by Country】 * Manage your frequently used number files by country/region * Supports international number display and one-click copying * Clear grouping for faster searching; no more searching through notes 【International Number Formatting】 * Built-in area codes and number rules for 50+ countries and regions * Offline conversion of international notation, E.164, domestic grouping, and other common formats * Formatting results can be saved to the "My Secondary Numbers" file.

Screenshots

ReceiveSMS4 screens
CodeShield4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CodeShield at none against ReceiveSMS's 9. CodeShield also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.6). 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. ReceiveSMS sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. CodeShield asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
ReceiveSMS versus CodeShield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReceiveSMSCodeShield
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAli Emirhan KOLVERBeverly Symons

In-app purchases

9 purchases

ReceiveSMS

One-time9
  • 1 Coin Top-Up$0.99
  • 2 Coins Top-Up Pack$1.99
  • 3 Coins Balance Pack$2.99
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  • 4 Coins – Activate Now$3.99
  • 5 Coins Value Pack$4.99
  • 8 Coins Power Pack$7.99
  • 11 Coins Premium Pack$9.99
  • 30 Coins Mega Pack$24.99
  • 65 Coins Ultimate Pack$49.99
None

CodeShield

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ReceiveSMS free?
ReceiveSMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CodeShield free?
CodeShield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ReceiveSMS or CodeShield have ads?
ReceiveSMS shows ads; CodeShield does not.

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