Best Free Number App SMS

241+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Out of 241+ free number app sms on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Free Number App SMS (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Private Texting SMS Phone TextPrivate Texting SMS Phone TextFree4.4★ (16K)NoYesNov 2026
2Temp Number – Receive SMSTemp Number – Receive SMSFree2.3★ (3)YesYesOct 2026
3Receive SMS Online 2nd NumberReceive SMS Online 2nd NumberFree4.7★ (7.2K)YesYesOct 2026
4Second Phone Number 2nd TextSecond Phone Number 2nd TextFree4.7★ (789)NoYesOct 2026
5Temp Number - Receive SMS NowTemp Number - Receive SMS NowFree—NoYesOct 2026
6Second Phone Number -Texts AppSecond Phone Number -Texts AppFree4.5★ (32K)NoYesOct 2026
7SMS Virtual - Receive SMSSMS Virtual - Receive SMSFree4.6★ (30K)NoYesNov 2026
8Nextplus: Private Phone NumberNextplus: Private Phone NumberFree4.6★ (89K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Free Number App SMS

Private Texting SMS Phone Text#1

Private Texting SMS Phone Text by BinaryPattern

Discreet Anonymous Number App
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.4😐(16K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Communicate with a new, temporary, or permanent phone number without revealing your personal number. Protect your privacy while texting, sending pictures, and managing contacts separately. Ideal for online transactions and dating.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Keeps personal information private
  • 🚀 Works as expected
  • 💡 Useful for anonymous communication

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive for frequent use
  • 🔒 Limited number of free credits
  • 🐛 Unreliable, messages fail to send
  • 💰 Deceptive subscription practices
Temp Number – Receive SMS#2

Temp Number – Receive SMS by 上海测试

SMS Verification
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
2.3(3 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Securely receive SMS verification codes with temporary global phone numbers. Protect your privacy during online registrations and account authentications without revealing your real number. Ideal for managing multiple digital identities and avoiding spam.

Receive SMS Online 2nd Number#3

Receive SMS Online 2nd Number by Privatix LTD

Virtual phone temporary number
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.7😞(7.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access free, temporary virtual phone numbers to receive SMS messages online. This app provides public numbers from various countries, updated regularly. All messages are visible to everyone.

What We Love

  • 👍 Good app for verification
  • 🚀 Instant SMS delivery
  • 💡 Unique and helpful

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
  • 🔍 Lack of available numbers
  • 💸 Too many ads
  • 🔒 Security/privacy concerns

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FAQ about Free Number App SMS

What is the best free number app sms for iPhone?
Private Texting SMS Phone Text tops our free number app sms ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 16K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Private Texting SMS Phone Text has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 241+ free number app sms on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.