# Temp Number | Receive SMS vs Virtual Number | SMS Virtual

The clearest difference is rating: Virtual Number | SMS Virtual at 5.0 against Temp Number | Receive SMS's 2.3. Virtual Number | SMS Virtual also leads on iOS requirement (14 vs 16.4). Temp Number | Receive SMS's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and chart position (#28 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Virtual Number | SMS Virtual holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Temp Number | Receive SMS | Virtual Number | SMS Virtual |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temp-number-receive-sms/id6794432532/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-number-sms-virtual/id6797803719/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | — |
| Size | 46 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yarden Mitrani](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794432534) | [Cafer Sen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730026572) |

## What reviewers say

### Temp Number | Receive SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temp-number-receive-sms/id6794432532)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Get a temporary phone number to receive verification codes without sharing your personal number. This app provides disposable numbers from various countries, displays incoming SMS codes instantly, and allows one-tap copying. It's ideal for trying new services or avoiding spam.

**Highlights:** Temporary phone numbers, Receive SMS verification codes, Numbers from multiple countries, Instant code display, One-tap code copying, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Virtual Number | SMS Virtual

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-number-sms-virtual/id6797803719)

Get a fast, reliable virtual phone number for SMS verification and management. Activate instantly and handle transactions easily within a single app. Offers a guaranteed verification service for a convenient and efficient experience.

**Highlights:** Fast and reliable virtual numbers, Instant activation, Easy transaction management, 100% verification guaranteed, Seamless user experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Temp Number | Receive SMS free?

Temp Number | Receive SMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Virtual Number | SMS Virtual free?

Virtual Number | SMS Virtual is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Temp Number | Receive SMS or Virtual Number | SMS Virtual?

Virtual Number | SMS Virtual is rated higher. Temp Number | Receive SMS averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Virtual Number | SMS Virtual averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Temp Number | Receive SMS or Virtual Number | SMS Virtual have ads?

Neither Temp Number | Receive SMS nor Virtual Number | SMS Virtual shows ads.

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