# VirtualSIM by BNESIM vs BuzzNow

The clearest difference is rating: BuzzNow at 4.7 against VirtualSIM by BNESIM's 3.8. BuzzNow also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 45%) and ratings volume (598 vs 118). VirtualSIM by BNESIM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BuzzNow sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. VirtualSIM by BNESIM asks for nothing beyond the download.

BuzzNow holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BuzzNow has 598 ratings behind it against 118, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of VirtualSIM by BNESIM's written reviews are positive against 71% of BuzzNow's.

VirtualSIM by BNESIM ships an update every 9 days, BuzzNow every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VirtualSIM by BNESIM | BuzzNow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtualsim-by-bnesim/id1289587785/reviews) | **[4.7 (598 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzznowcalltextreceive-code/id1636252133/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 118 | **598** |
| Positive reviews | 45.3% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 239 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BNESIM Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598773485) | [Ningbo Juphoon System Software Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/792612356) |

## What reviewers say

### VirtualSIM by BNESIM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtualsim-by-bnesim/id1289587785)

Stay connected globally without roaming fees. This app provides instant access to data plans in over 200 countries, allows international calls at competitive rates, and lets you manage virtual phone numbers from multiple countries all in one place.

**Highlights:** Global eSIM activation, Data plans in 200+ countries, International calling, Virtual phone number management, No roaming fees, Free WhatsApp texts with G1 eSIM

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Competitive data plans
- 🌍 Good coverage in many countries
- 💰 Good prices
- 🚀 Instant connectivity
- 👍 User-friendly app (for some)

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Confusing app interface
- 📞 VoIP/call issues (not working, failing)
- 🆘 Non-existent/useless customer service
-  frustrating activation process
- ⚠️ Questionable ID/selfie verification

**Reported bugs**

- Calls not connecting
- Purchased numbers not working
- Outgoing calls failing
- Data not working after eSIM connection
- QR code activation issues

**Requested features**

- Easier subscription cancellation
- More intuitive app interface
- Improved customer support (human agents)
- Clearer instructions for activation
- Web-based account management


### BuzzNow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzznowcalltextreceive-code/id1636252133)

This app offers a second phone number for private communication and online verification. Make free international calls and texts, receive verification codes for various platforms, and protect your personal number with burner numbers.

**Highlights:** Free international calls and SMS, Second phone number/line, Receive verification codes, Burner numbers for privacy, Unlimited Wi-Fi calling and texting, High-quality voice calls, Multimedia messaging

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US Number Plan Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| US Number Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| CA Number Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| CA Number Plan Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| GB Number Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| GB Number Plan Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| US Number Plan Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| US Number Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| CA Number Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| GB Number Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yolo Number 10000 credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Yolo Number 25000 credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 27500 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 57500 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun app
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Very good
- 👍 Very nice app
- 👍 Good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App completely crashes
- 🔒 No delete account option
- 🐛 Couldn't use coins as expected
- 🐛 Weird number on incoming calls
- 🐛 Doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Use coins to get a new number


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VirtualSIM by BNESIM free?

VirtualSIM by BNESIM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BuzzNow free?

BuzzNow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VirtualSIM by BNESIM or BuzzNow?

BuzzNow is rated higher. VirtualSIM by BNESIM averages 3.8 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while BuzzNow averages 4.7 from 598 ratings.

### Do VirtualSIM by BNESIM or BuzzNow have ads?

Neither VirtualSIM by BNESIM nor BuzzNow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VirtualSIM by BNESIM or BuzzNow?

VirtualSIM by BNESIM ships an update every 9 days, and BuzzNow every 3 weeks. Most recently, VirtualSIM by BNESIM was updated on October 5, 2026 and BuzzNow on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*