SMS Instant vs VSim
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SMS Instant
Receive SMS messages anonymously with temporary phone numbers. Protect your private number by using disposable digits for service registrations and urgent SMS needs. Get a new number each time you open the app.
- Disposable phone numbers
- Receive registration messages
- Anonymous SMS reception
- No registration required
- Secure private number protection
- New number on each launch
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You can easily get disposable phone number for SMS without registration. Disposable SMS phone numbers can be used to receive registration messages from Facebook, Twitter, Paypal, Alipay and more. It's very secure because you can receive messages without exposing your private phone number. [Useful at times like this] - When a temporary telephone number is required for trial registration of the service. - When you want to receive SMS anonymously. - When you need a phone number for SMS in a hurry. - When you want to receive a message without giving your private phone number. [Simple Usage] 1. A disposable SMS phone number is automatically assigned when the app starts. 2. Give the sender the disposable phone number. 3. You can receive the sent SMS messages while the app is running. 4. A different phone number will be assigned each time you launch the app. [Terms & Conditions] https://www.hayaya.net/terms-conditions/temporary-sms.html [Privacy Policy] https://www.hayaya.net/privacy-policy/temporary-sms.html
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 85% against SMS Instant's 12%. VSim also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (16K vs 60). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. SMS Instant sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and VSim sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
VSim holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VSim has 16K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of SMS Instant's written reviews are positive against 85% of VSim's.
SMS Instant ships an update every 5 months, VSim every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMS Instant | VSim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (60 ratings) | 4.7 (16K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | 84.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 60 | 16K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hayato Shimizu | Elmond |
Customer experience
SMS Instant
VSim
Bugs and requests
SMS Instant
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
SMS Instant
- Premium (Monthly plan)$1.991 Month
- Premium (Buying out)$19.99
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









