# SMS Manager. vs Receive SMS

The clearest difference is rating: SMS Manager. at 5.0 against Receive SMS's 4.4. SMS Manager. also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Receive SMS's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Receive SMS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SMS Manager. asks for nothing beyond the download.

SMS Manager. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Receive SMS has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SMS Manager. ships an update every 3 months, Receive SMS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Manager. | Receive SMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-manager/id972125502/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receive-sms-multiple-sim/id1639778516/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tossing Alphabets](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105241201) | [Ayoub El Omrani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326480886) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS Manager.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-manager/id972125502)

Easily send messages to multiple recipients at once. Organize contacts into unlimited groups and compose messages with advanced filtering options. Save sent messages by category for future use.

**Highlights:** Send messages to multiple people, Save and import contacts, Create unlimited contact groups, Filter contacts for message selection, Categorize sent messages, Save messages in folders

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 SMS Manager. free?

SMS Manager. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Receive SMS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SMS Manager. or Receive SMS?

SMS Manager. is rated higher. SMS Manager. averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Receive SMS averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do SMS Manager. or Receive SMS have ads?

Receive SMS shows ads; SMS Manager. does not.

### Which is updated more often, SMS Manager. or Receive SMS?

SMS Manager. ships an update every 3 months, and Receive SMS every 3 weeks. Most recently, SMS Manager. was updated on October 3, 2026 and Receive SMS on October 12, 2026.

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