Comparison

Lantis | Private Messenger vs VSim

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lantis | Private Messenger

Features
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Simple, intuitive, and cheap. • Send Texts Worldwide • Set-Up Auto Deleting Messages • In-App Video Calling • Vault For Media Storage off your device • Set Reminders To Delete Sensitive Content. Achieve all this at A fraction of the cost of standard mobile fees & charges. LANTIS "The way that communication should be !" You Only pay for what you use. Customise to your needs, calls, or texts. Set a limit and we'll keep you on track on budget and on target. Download NOW and get the tracker free, keep what you want with nothing stored off your device! ( Vault ) - Secure Biometrics Login - Concealed App Looks Like Utility Folder - Secret Vault For Protected Media Storage off your device ( additional charges ). Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://admin.lantis.app/privacy-policy

About

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.

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
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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

Screenshots

Lantis | Private Messenger4 screens
VSim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lantis | Private Messenger at none against VSim's shown. Lantis | Private Messenger also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). VSim's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lantis | Private Messenger sells 10 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lantis | Private Messenger ships an update every 3 weeks, VSim every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lantis | Private Messenger versus VSim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLantis | Private MessengerVSim
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (16K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—84.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—16K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSilant Comms Pty LtdElmond

Bugs and requests

Lantis | Private Messenger

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

10 purchases

Lantis | Private Messenger

Subscriptions7
  • Tracker$1.991 Month
  • Media Vault$3.491 Month
  • Audio & Video Call$4.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Access Media Vault & Tracker$5.491 Month
  • Access Calls & Tracker feature$6.491 Month
  • Access Calls & Media vault$8.491 Month
  • All Premium feature$10.491 Month
One-time3
  • SSMS Credit$1.99
  • Voice call credit$2.99
  • Video call credit$2.99
6 purchases

VSim

One-time6
  • 10 Credit$0.99
  • 30 Credit$2.99
  • 50 Credit$4.99
Show 3 more
  • 100 Credit$9.99
  • 250 Credit$24.99
  • 500 credit$49.99

Questions

Is Lantis | Private Messenger free?
Lantis | Private Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VSim free?
VSim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lantis | Private Messenger or VSim have ads?
VSim shows ads; Lantis | Private Messenger does not.
Which is updated more often, Lantis | Private Messenger or VSim?
Lantis | Private Messenger ships an update every 3 weeks, and VSim every 2 months. Most recently, Lantis | Private Messenger was updated on October 5, 2026 and VSim on October 19, 2026.

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