# SMS Virtual vs Authenticators App

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Authenticators App at none against SMS Virtual's 6. Authenticators App also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Virtual sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Authenticators App asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Virtual | Authenticators App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Size | 19 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [EPİNKO LİMİTED](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794469146) | [Murat Cetin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806868353) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Authenticators App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticators-app/id6809236317)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Virtual free?

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

### Is Authenticators App free?

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

### Do SMS Virtual or Authenticators App have ads?

Neither SMS Virtual nor Authenticators App shows ads.

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