Comparison

Protect6 vs SMS Proxy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Protect6

Features
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Protect6 represents a comprehensive solution for ownership guarantee and service support. It brings new possibilities both for owners of valuable things and for sellers. The system is based on unique QR codes and easy access to a free application that works on smartphones, tablets and computers. Protect6 protects your property from theft or makes it easier to find a stolen item. It gives the owner the possibility of simple property management (bikes, skis, radio, refrigerator, washing machine, snowboard ...) and their warranty certificates, manuals or service books for these items. Last but not least, it facilitates the owner's communication with his favorite service.

About

SMS Proxy

Get temporary phone numbers to receive SMS codes for online sign-ups and promotions. Protect your real number by using burner numbers on various websites and apps. No account creation is needed.

Highlights
  • Temporary/burner phone numbers
  • Receive SMS codes
  • Sign up for online services
  • No account required
  • Supports 100+ numbers
  • No tracking or analytics
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SMS Proxy lets you receive verification codes on a shared phone number, so you can sign up for forums, shopping sites and app tests without giving out your own. Pick a number, paste it into the form and watch the code arrive with SMS Proxy Pro. The numbers are shared, so others can see the same messages. Use them for low-stakes sign-ups and testing, never for banking, payments or any account you need to keep. • Code detection — picks out the code, not prices or dates, and one tap copies it • Live inbox — new messages appear on their own while the app is open • Live Activities — on iPhone and iPad, see the newest code on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island • Siri and Shortcuts — ask for the latest code from a number, or use it in a shortcut • Search or random — find a number by its digits, or jump to a random one No account, no ads and no tracking. Also available for iPad, Mac and Apple Vision Pro. Browsing the number list is free. Reading messages, copying numbers and codes, Live Activities, and code lookups with Siri and Shortcuts need SMS Proxy Pro, available as a monthly or yearly subscription with a free trial for new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in Settings › Apple Account › Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://smsproxy.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://smsproxy.app/terms

Screenshots

Protect64 screens
SMS Proxy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Protect6 at none against SMS Proxy's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. SMS Proxy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Protect6 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Protect6 ships an update every 3 months, SMS Proxy every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Protect6 versus SMS Proxy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProtect6SMS Proxy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB28 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMachineLOG IT s. r. o.Alexandre Reol

In-app purchases

None

Protect6

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SMS Proxy

Subscriptions2
  • SMS Proxy Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • SMS Proxy Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Protect6 free?
Protect6 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SMS Proxy free?
SMS Proxy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Protect6 or SMS Proxy have ads?
Neither Protect6 nor SMS Proxy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Protect6 or SMS Proxy?
Protect6 ships an update every 3 months, and SMS Proxy every 6 weeks. Most recently, Protect6 was updated on October 16, 2026 and SMS Proxy on November 3, 2026.

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