Comparison

Contacts for iMessage vs VSim

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • Receive SMS verification codes
  • Virtual numbers for account activation
  • In-app message inbox
  • Privacy protection
  • Pay-as-you-go credits
  • Supports popular platforms
Features
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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

Screenshots

Contacts for iMessage3 screens
VSim4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VSim sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Contacts for iMessage asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Contacts for iMessage versus VSim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContacts for iMessageVSim
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (62 ratings)4.7 (17K ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.9% of reviews84.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6217K — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppmosysElmond

Customer experience

Contacts for iMessage

All ratings62 ratings
Positive33.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative61.3%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive23.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative71.7%

VSim

All ratings16,395 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews1,570 reviews
Positive84.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative13.1%

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

None

Contacts for iMessage

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

VSim

One-time6
  • 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

Questions

Is Contacts for iMessage free?
Contacts for iMessage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VSim free?
VSim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Contacts for iMessage or VSim?
VSim is rated higher. Contacts for iMessage averages 2.5 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while VSim averages 4.7 from 17K ratings.
Do Contacts for iMessage or VSim have ads?
VSim shows ads; Contacts for iMessage does not.

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