SMS Activation Service Reviews
Updated: October 202624 services tested17 apps13 countries11 fix-it guides
Each review shows our score, facts checked on the provider's official site, pros and cons, and the apps it works for.
All reviews
Tiger SMSScore 9.8 · One-time and non-VoIP numbersHeroSMSScore 9.1 · Virtual numbers + APITextVerifiedScore 8.6 · Non-VoIP US numbersSMSPoolScore 8.5 · Non-VoIP numbers, rentals5SIMScore 8.4 · Carrier-level numbersSMS-ManScore 8.2 · Virtual numbersGrizzly SMSScore 8.1 · Virtual numbersOnlineSIMScore 8.0 · Rentals and one-time numbersSMSPVAScore 7.9 · Rentals and one-time numbersPVAPinsScore 7.7 · Non-VoIP, rentalsSMSBowerScore 7.6 · Virtual numbers365SMSScore 7.4 · Virtual numbersTellabotScore 7.4 · US numbersSMSHubScore 7.3 · Number marketplaceAnosimScore 7.3 · Physical SIM (EU)HushedScore 7.2 · Second phone number appVak-SMSScore 7.1 · Virtual numbersSimSMSScore 7.0 · Virtual numbersBurnerScore 7.0 · Second number app (US)TextNowScore 6.8 · Free US number (app)QuackrScore 6.8 · Free and paid numbersGoogle VoiceScore 6.7 · VoIP number (US)Receive-SMSSScore 6.0 · Free public numbersSMS24Score 6.0 · Free public numbersSMS-ActivateShut down on December 29, 2025DaisySMSAnnounced it would cease operations on March 26, 2026
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Reviews: FAQ
How do you review services?
We buy numbers for popular apps, check delivery and refunds, and verify facts on the official site — methodology.
Which service has the best reviews?
Tiger SMS has our top score.Are closed services still reviewed?
Yes — their pages explain what happened and where to move, e.g. SMS-Activate.