Comparison

ReceiveSMS vs Número Virtual

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

Número Virtual

Features
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Precisa receber um código por SMS e não quer usar seu número pessoal? Com o Número Virtual você gera um número em segundos e recebe o código direto no app. COMO FUNCIONA 1. Adicione saldo na sua conta. 2. Escolha o serviço e o país. 3. Use o número gerado e receba o código SMS na hora. POR QUE USAR - Privacidade: seu número pessoal fica protegido. - Vários países e centenas de serviços disponíveis. - Código aparece no app assim que chega, com notificação. - Favoritos para gerar seus números mais usados com um toque. - Histórico completo de números e recargas. - Recarga rápida e segura. - Programa de indicação: convide amigos e ganhe bônus. SUPORTE Dúvidas? Fale com a gente pelo próprio app ou pelo site.

Screenshots

ReceiveSMS4 screens
Número Virtual4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Número Virtual at none against ReceiveSMS's shown. Número Virtual also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ReceiveSMS sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Número Virtual sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReceiveSMS ships an update every 3 weeks, Número Virtual daily. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ReceiveSMS versus Número Virtual: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReceiveSMSNúmero Virtual
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAli Emirhan KOLVERFrancisco Higino Brito

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
5 purchases

Número Virtual

One-time5
  • R$ 6 de saldo$0.99
  • R$ 13 de saldo$1.99
  • R$ 21 de saldo$3.99
Show 2 more
  • R$ 51 de saldo$9.99
  • R$ 110 de saldo$19.99

Questions

Is ReceiveSMS free?
ReceiveSMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Número Virtual free?
Número Virtual is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ReceiveSMS or Número Virtual have ads?
ReceiveSMS shows ads; Número Virtual does not.
Which is updated more often, ReceiveSMS or Número Virtual?
ReceiveSMS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Número Virtual daily. Most recently, ReceiveSMS was updated on October 26, 2026 and Número Virtual on October 29, 2026.

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