# Messenger Virtual Phone Number vs Second Sim

The clearest difference is rating: Second Sim at 4.2 against Messenger Virtual Phone Number's 1.0. Second Sim also leads on ratings volume (85 vs 5) and review sentiment (11% vs 0%). Messenger Virtual Phone Number's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Messenger Virtual Phone Number sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Second Sim sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Second Sim holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Sim has 85 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Messenger Virtual Phone Number's written reviews are positive against 11% of Second Sim's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Messenger Virtual Phone Number | Second Sim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messenger-virtual-phone-number/id1565669555/reviews) | **[4.2 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-sim-receive-sms/id1609762387/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **85** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **10.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peyote Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554531977) | [Appios Bilisim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796567865) |

## What reviewers say

### Messenger Virtual Phone Number

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messenger-virtual-phone-number/id1565669555)

Obtain a private, non-recycled virtual phone number from over 100 countries to create a business account on Messenger. Avoid the hassle of SIM cards or landlines by getting a number instantly.

**Highlights:** Private, non-recycled numbers, Works with Messenger, Numbers from 100+ countries, Instant number acquisition, Business account creation

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Virtual | $3.99 | one-time |


### Second Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-sim-receive-sms/id1609762387)

Get a temporary virtual phone number to receive SMS verification codes for online accounts. Protect your primary number's privacy when signing up for new services like social media, gaming, or e-trade platforms. Easily switch numbers if one doesn't work, and review your activation history.

**Highlights:** Thousands of global phone numbers, Cancel and retry if SMS not received, No credit spent on failed attempts, View past activation history, Protect primary phone number privacy

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Service Rent Subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| 3 Service Rent Subscription | $4.49 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 5 Service Rent Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| 10 Service Rent Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| 1 Activation | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 Activations | $11.99 | one-time |
| 10 Activations | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Messenger Virtual Phone Number free?

Messenger Virtual Phone Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Second Sim free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Messenger Virtual Phone Number or Second Sim?

Second Sim is rated higher. Messenger Virtual Phone Number averages 1.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Second Sim averages 4.2 from 85 ratings.

### Do Messenger Virtual Phone Number or Second Sim have ads?

Neither Messenger Virtual Phone Number nor Second Sim shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Messenger Virtual Phone Number or Second Sim?

Messenger Virtual Phone Number ships an update every 3 weeks, and Second Sim every 3 weeks. Most recently, Messenger Virtual Phone Number was updated on November 3, 2026 and Second Sim on November 3, 2026.

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