# ReceiveSMS vs SMS Virtual

The clearest difference is ads: SMS Virtual at none against ReceiveSMS's shown. ReceiveSMS's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReceiveSMS sells 9 one-off in-app purchases 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReceiveSMS | SMS Virtual |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ali Emirhan KOLVER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761762498) | [EPİNKO LİMİTED](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794469146) |

## What reviewers say

### ReceiveSMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receivesms-virtual-number-sms/id6767810001)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Coin Top-Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2 Coins Top-Up Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 Coins Balance Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4 Coins – Activate Now | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 Coins Value Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8 Coins Power Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 11 Coins Premium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30 Coins Mega Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| 65 Coins Ultimate Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


### SMS Virtual

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-virtual-virtual-number/id6799785867)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| 50 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 150 Credits | $12.99 | one-time |
| 350 Credits | $27.99 | one-time |
| 800 Credits | $54.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReceiveSMS free?

ReceiveSMS 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 ReceiveSMS or SMS Virtual have ads?

ReceiveSMS shows ads; SMS Virtual does not.

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