Contacts for iMessage vs VSim
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Contacts for iMessage
Effortlessly share contact information directly within your conversations. Avoid switching apps to send phone numbers, email addresses, or physical addresses to friends and family.
- Share phone numbers
- Share email addresses
- Share physical addresses
- Share other contact details
- Seamless iMessage integration
- One-tap sharing
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Share contacts from your address book with ease using Contacts for iMessage! Tired of having to leave Messages every time someone asks you for a friend's phone number? With a single tap you can share phone numbers, email addresses, physical addresses, and more without leaving your conversation!
VSim
Get a temporary virtual phone number to receive SMS verification codes without revealing your personal number. Activate accounts quickly and maintain privacy from unwanted spam. All messages are conveniently stored within the app.
- Receive SMS verification codes
- Virtual numbers for account activation
- In-app message inbox
- Privacy protection
- Pay-as-you-go credits
- Supports popular platforms
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VSim — Virtual Number for SMS Verification Need an SMS verification code without sharing your personal phone number? VSim gives you a virtual number to receive SMS verification codes online, so you can activate accounts quickly and keep your real number private. What you can do with VSim * Receive SMS Verification Codes: Use a virtual number to get login and verification codes directly inside the app. * Fast & Simple Activation: Choose a country and service, copy the number, and verify in minutes. * In-App Inbox: All received messages appear in one place for a smooth verification experience. * Privacy-Focused: Keep your real phone number off websites and apps to reduce unwanted spam. * Pay-As-You-Go Credits: Transparent pricing. If no SMS is received within the allowed time, your credit is automatically refunded. How it works 1. Select a country and service 2. Copy the provided number and use it for verification 3. Receive the SMS code in the VSim inbox VSim can be used for verification on many popular platforms, including WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Google, Snapchat, Tinder, Vinted, and more (availability varies by country and service). Privacy Policy: https://vsimapp.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://vsimapp.com/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: VSim at 84% against Contacts for iMessage's 24%. VSim also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (17K vs 62). Contacts for iMessage's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. VSim sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Contacts for iMessage asks for nothing beyond the download.
VSim holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VSim has 17K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Contacts for iMessage's written reviews are positive against 84% of VSim's.
| Parameter | Contacts for iMessage | VSim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (62 ratings) | 4.7 (17K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.9% of reviews | 84.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 62 | 17K — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Appmosys | Elmond |
Customer experience
Contacts for iMessage
VSim
Bugs and requests
Contacts for iMessage
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
VSim
Reported bugs
3 issues- Verification codes not received
- Numbers already in use
- Account bans without explanation
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to earn free credits
- More number options
- Improved privacy policy
- Better FAQ and community support
In-app purchases
Contacts for iMessage
No in-app purchases
VSim
- 10 Credit$0.99
- 30 Credit$2.99
- 50 Credit$4.99
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- 100 Credit$9.99
- 250 Credit$24.99
- 500 credit$49.99
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