# Private Text Message vs SMS activate | Virtual SIM

The clearest difference is rating: SMS activate | Virtual SIM at 3.1 against Private Text Message's 1.4. SMS activate | Virtual SIM also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 6%). Private Text Message's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Text Message sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and SMS activate | Virtual SIM sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SMS activate | Virtual SIM holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Private Text Message's written reviews are positive against 25% of SMS activate | Virtual SIM's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Text Message | SMS activate | Virtual SIM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.4 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-text-message/id1224952297/reviews) | **[3.1 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-activate-virtual-sim/id6661027967/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 6.5% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blacktelio OÜ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1208089378) | [Aleksandr Nesterov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1404263700) |

## What reviewers say

### Private Text Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-text-message/id1224952297)

Send SMS messages globally without needing your own mobile number. Protect your privacy by masking your real phone number. Features include spam protection and support for international messaging.

**Highlights:** Send SMS worldwide, Mask real mobile number, International messaging, SPAM protection, No personal phone required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $15.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Credits | $38.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Credits | $79.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Credits | $149.99 | one-time |


### SMS activate | Virtual SIM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-activate-virtual-sim/id6661027967)

This app provides virtual phone numbers for receiving SMS messages, enhancing online privacy and security. It simplifies account creation on various services by offering disposable second numbers for quick and easy verification without exposing your real phone number.

**Highlights:** Disposable virtual numbers, Receive SMS online, Account verification, Privacy protection, Transparent pricing, Instant number assignment

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tokens | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tokens | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tokens | $22.99 | one-time |
| Tokens | $33.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private Text Message free?

Private Text Message is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SMS activate | Virtual SIM free?

SMS activate | Virtual SIM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Private Text Message or SMS activate | Virtual SIM?

SMS activate | Virtual SIM is rated higher. Private Text Message averages 1.4 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while SMS activate | Virtual SIM averages 3.1 from 21 ratings.

### Do Private Text Message or SMS activate | Virtual SIM have ads?

Neither Private Text Message nor SMS activate | Virtual SIM shows ads.

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