# Nextplus vs Receive SMS

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Nextplus at 90K against Receive SMS's 1.1K. Nextplus also leads on chart position (#112 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nextplus sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Receive SMS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nextplus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nextplus has 90K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Nextplus's written reviews are positive against 40% of Receive SMS's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nextplus | Receive SMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (90K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextplus-private-phone-number/id920869470/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receive-sms-multiple-sim/id1639778516/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **90K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **44.5% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#112** | — |
| Size | 201 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [textPlus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306523812) | [Ayoub El Omrani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326480886) |

## What reviewers say

### Nextplus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextplus-private-phone-number/id920869470)

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Free · Social Networking, #191 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Get a free US phone number for unlimited texting and calling to US and Canadian numbers. Works over WiFi and allows you to communicate without sharing your personal number. Offers inexpensive outbound calls and can turn devices like iPod touch into phones.

**Highlights:** Free US phone number with selectable area code, Unlimited free texting (SMS, MMS, group chat), Free inbound phone calls, Toll-free calling worldwide, Inexpensive outbound calls, WiFi calling and texting, No contracts or surprise costs

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Bundle Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Keep My Number | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Number Bundle 6-Month | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Number Bundle Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Calls to US & CA | $44.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads + Quick Reply for 1 Month | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 in Calling Credit | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great service
- 👍 Customizable user profile and message threads
- 👍 Different ringtones to choose from
- 👍 Personalized settings
- 👍 Free app with no sign-up or hidden fees

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Calls sometimes drop or become inaudible
- 🐛 Unclear how call credits are applied
- 🐛 Messages sometimes don't deliver
- 🐛 Photos and videos don't always work
- 🐛 Notifications and message sync issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after updates
- Unable to create account
- Number reclamation issues
- Inability to send/receive texts and calls

**Requested features**

- Ability to log out of the app
- Improved notification system
- Better message delivery reliability
- Streamlined user interface


### Receive SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receive-sms-multiple-sim/id1639778516)

Receive SMS messages online using real SIMs and dynamic sender IDs to protect your personal number. Get instant SMS delivery and temporary email addresses for anonymous online access.

**Highlights:** Receive SMS online, Hide personal phone number, Instant SMS delivery, Temporary email addresses, Fake identity generator, SSN validator

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 💡 Useful for getting codes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Numbers don't work
- 🐛 Can't receive messages
- 🔋 Bloated with ads
- 💰 Forces you to pay

**Reported bugs**

- Numbers are invalid
- Verification codes not received
- App crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add chat functionality
- Improve verification process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nextplus free?

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

### Is Receive SMS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nextplus or Receive SMS?

Nextplus is rated higher. Nextplus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 90K ratings, while Receive SMS averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Nextplus or Receive SMS have ads?

Both Nextplus and Receive SMS show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nextplus or Receive SMS?

Nextplus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Receive SMS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nextplus was updated on September 27, 2026 and Receive SMS on September 25, 2026.

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