# Receive SMS Online

> Receive SMS On Virtual Numbers

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1563627840](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1563627840)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1563627840`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Mustafa Aboulfotouh
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 3.30 / 5 (152 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-03
- **First published:** 2021-04-21
- **Size:** 58 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/receive-sms-online/id1563627840)
- **Website:** [https://smstome.com/app-ads.txt](https://smstome.com/app-ads.txt)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://smstome.com/terms/](https://smstome.com/terms/)

## Description

Receive SMS Online lets you access temporary phone numbers to receive SMS and emails for free. Ideal for social media verification, app sign-ups, and protecting your personal number. Numbers are disposable and messages are discarded after 2-3 days, with new numbers refreshed every 30 days. Global delivery covers the USA, Canada, UK, France, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and more. In addition, temporary emails with fresh domains are available weekly, and attachments can be downloaded when provided. The service remains lightweight and free to use.

With ongoing updates and an emphasis on privacy, you can verify accounts and sign up for services without exposing your personal phone number or email. This extension focuses on accessible, minimal-cost verification options across multiple countries.

## Rankings

- #131,561 — Overall
- #1 — receive

## Review summary

The reviews are largely negative, driven by reliability and usability problems after an upgrade. Recurrent issues include inability to receive verification codes, old email options being removed, and numbers being used or blocked. Ads are heavy and disruptive, and some users fear scam or security risks. A minority maintain it can work and is free with a pleasant look, but the frequent failures overshadow the positives.

### Pros

- Some users report that the app works and they can receive verification codes when it functions.
- The app is free and has a visually appealing look.
- Several reviewers express positive experiences and satisfaction with the service.

### Cons

- Upgrade changes caused major issues, including inability to use old email options and account access problems.
- Verification codes/SMS delivery commonly fail, making the service unreliable.
- Most numbers shown are already used or blocked, limiting available options.
- Ads are extremely intrusive and degrade the user experience.
- Some reviewers question authenticity or security, calling the app fake or suspicious.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1563627840)