SakuraDial vs VSim
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SakuraDial
This app provides discounted domestic and international calling rates to select destinations. It automatically adds a prefix to calls made through the application to ensure cheaper rates. Note that it cannot be used for domestic calls.
- Discounted calling rates
- International calls
- Select domestic calls
- Automatic prefix addition
- Reduced call costs
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"Sakura Dial" is a discounted calling service for Domestic calls and International calls to selected destinations. If you add the Prefixed number (0077-502-010) for your dial, the calling rate will be cheaper. "SakuraDial application" automatically adds prefix number to the calls made in the application. This application cannot be used for domestic calls. To learn about Sakura Dial, please refer to https://www.sakuramobile.jp/calling-rates/ - License / Terms of Service For licensing and terms of service, please refer to https://www.sakuramobile.jp/terms-of-service/
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 SakuraDial's 0%. VSim also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (17K vs 3). SakuraDial's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. SakuraDial asks for nothing beyond the download.
VSim holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VSim has 17K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SakuraDial's written reviews are positive against 84% of VSim's.
SakuraDial ships an update every 6 weeks, VSim every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SakuraDial | VSim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (3 ratings) | 4.7 (17K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 84.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 17K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Og. inc | Elmond |
Customer experience
SakuraDial
VSim
Bugs and requests
SakuraDial
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
SakuraDial
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









