# vSMS vs AuthPadi

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AuthPadi at none against vSMS's 10. AuthPadi also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. vSMS sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. AuthPadi asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | vSMS | AuthPadi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vsms-temp-number-receive-sms/id6774768570/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 21 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adil Hamidi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774768572) | [Trilbertech Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589089600) |

## What reviewers say

### vSMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vsms-temp-number-receive-sms/id6774768570)

This app provides a second phone number for private communication and temporary numbers for service verifications. It also offers a free disposable email address. Keep your real number private for listings, dating, or business.

**Highlights:** Rent a Canadian phone number, Temporary numbers for verification codes, Disposable email address, 200 texts and 100 minutes monthly (rented number), 467 services across 69 countries (temp numbers), Credits for pay-per-use services, No ads or data selling

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| vSMS Mail - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Second Number | $5.99 | per month |
| vSMS Mail - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Second Number Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| 5 OTP Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 8 OTP Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 12 OTP Credits | $5.49 | one-time |
| 20 OTP Credits | $8.99 | one-time |
| 30 OTP Credits | $12.99 | one-time |
| 60 Credits | $24.99 | one-time |


### AuthPadi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authpadi-virtual-numbers/id6777416653)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is vSMS free?

vSMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AuthPadi free?

AuthPadi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do vSMS or AuthPadi have ads?

Neither vSMS nor AuthPadi shows ads.

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