# SLYFONE vs VSim

SLYFONE and VSim both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of VSim's written reviews are positive against 24% of SLYFONE's. VSim also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 789) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SLYFONE sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 3 months and VSim sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for SLYFONE against 4.7 for VSim. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VSim has 16K ratings behind it against 789, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of SLYFONE's written reviews are positive against 84% of VSim's.

SLYFONE ships an update every 6 weeks, VSim every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SLYFONE | VSim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (789 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slyfone/id1504527810/reviews) | **[4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vsim-sms-verification-code/id1661720255/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 789 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.7% of reviews | **84.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MobileSphere, Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/295767902) | [Elmond](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837068464) |

## What reviewers say

### SLYFONE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slyfone/id1504527810)

Obtain a genuine US mobile number for essential verifications and communications, alongside a global eSIM for data access in over 110 countries. This app ensures privacy, facilitates international calls, and provides reliable connectivity for travel and business.

**Highlights:** Virtual US mobile number, Global eSIM for data, App and account verifications, Two-factor authentication, International calls and texts, Spam blocking, No roaming fees

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Three Months Plan | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| eSIM | $3.00 | one-time |
| 10 Dollar Credit Bundle | $10.00 | one-time |
| 25 Dollar Credit Bundle | $25.00 | one-time |
| 50 Dollar Credit Bundle | $50.00 | one-time |
| 100 Dollar Credit Bundle | $100.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent app
- 🙌 Saved me from a problem
- 👍 Very good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Unsafe app with harassment
- 🐛 Non-functioning features
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised
- 📞 Poor call quality

**Reported bugs**

- Account temporarily unavailable
- Texts/codes not received
- Calls not working properly
- Login/sign-up issues

**Requested features**

- Fix international prefix support
- Improve call forwarding
- Add more features like Dingtone app


### VSim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vsim-sms-verification-code/id1661720255)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 Credit | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Credit | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credit | $9.99 | one-time |
| 250 Credit | $24.99 | one-time |
| 500 credit | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly
- 💡 Innovative features
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 🤝 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive pricing
- 📵 Numbers not working as expected
- 🚫 Banned/blocked numbers

**Reported bugs**

- Verification codes not received
- Numbers already in use
- Account bans without explanation

**Requested features**

- Ability to earn free credits
- More number options
- Improved privacy policy
- Better FAQ and community support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SLYFONE free?

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

### Is VSim free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SLYFONE or VSim?

VSim is rated higher. SLYFONE averages 4.6 out of 5 from 789 ratings, while VSim averages 4.7 from 16K ratings.

### Do SLYFONE or VSim have ads?

Both SLYFONE and VSim show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SLYFONE or VSim?

SLYFONE ships an update every 6 weeks, and VSim every 2 months. Most recently, SLYFONE was updated on September 23, 2026 and VSim on September 28, 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.*