# Web Browser SMS vs Second SMS Receive Code

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Web Browser SMS at 50% against Second SMS Receive Code's 0%. Web Browser SMS also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months). Second SMS Receive Code's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Web Browser SMS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 2 months and Second SMS Receive Code sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Second SMS Receive Code holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 17 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Web Browser SMS's written reviews are positive against 0% of Second SMS Receive Code's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Web Browser SMS ships an update every 3 weeks, Second SMS Receive Code every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Web Browser SMS | Second SMS Receive Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-browser-sms/id944770820/reviews) | **[4.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-sms-receive-code/id1642528330/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raphael Odermatt](https://appshunter.io/developer/403027529) | [Secgin LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536282489) |

## What reviewers say

### Web Browser SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-browser-sms/id944770820)

Access and manage your iPhone's photos, contacts, messages, and calendar from any web browser on your computer. Send SMS and emails with a full keyboard and track your message history. Edit contacts, browse photos, and manage calendar events seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Send SMS and emails from computer, Manage contacts via web browser, Access and download iPhone photos, View and edit calendar events, Message history tracking, Export contacts to CSV

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Features | $2.99 | per 2 months |
| Advanced Features | $0.99 | one-time |


### Second SMS Receive Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-sms-receive-code/id1642528330)

Access thousands of virtual phone numbers worldwide for one-time verifications and registrations. Protect your primary number while exploring new platforms, games, or e-commerce sites. Track your activation history and only pay when you successfully receive an OTP code.

**Highlights:** Thousands of virtual phone numbers globally, Privacy protection for primary number, Cost-efficient OTP code reception, Activation history tracking, No hidden fees

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Rent | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Activation | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 Activations | $11.99 | one-time |
| 10 Activations | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Web Browser SMS free?

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

### Is Second SMS Receive Code free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Web Browser SMS or Second SMS Receive Code?

Second SMS Receive Code is rated higher. Web Browser SMS averages 3.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Second SMS Receive Code averages 4.1 from 17 ratings.

### Do Web Browser SMS or Second SMS Receive Code have ads?

Web Browser SMS shows ads; Second SMS Receive Code does not.

### Which is updated more often, Web Browser SMS or Second SMS Receive Code?

Web Browser SMS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Second SMS Receive Code every 11 months. Most recently, Web Browser SMS was updated on October 6, 2026 and Second SMS Receive Code on September 24, 2026.

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