SMS Helper vs VSim
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SMS Helper
This app helps manage your text messages by blocking spam and unknown numbers. You can set custom keywords for both blocking and filtering, and also send mass texts to your contacts. It offers monthly and yearly subscription options for enhanced features.
- Block spam and unknown messages
- Set blacklist keywords for blocking
- Set whitelist keywords for filtering
- Send mass text messages
- Monthly and yearly VIP subscriptions
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SMS Helper:SMS Blocker&Group SMS Mainly features: *Spam&Unknow SMS Filter Set up keyword blacklists&whitelists/phone number to filter and block spam text messages. *Group SMS Creat a group and send text messages to the group. App's Subscriptions: *Weekly VIP (USD$6.99/Week) This subscription auto-renews at the end of each 1 week term at USD$6.99,unless cancelled 24 hours in advance.Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase.Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. App's Terms of use: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DTEJPQnFJWGJhZ0VB App's Privacy Policy : https://docs.qq.com/doc/DTHJ0VHpnWmtRWUNB
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 rating: VSim at 4.7 against SMS Helper's 1.8. VSim also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). SMS Helper's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). 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 Helper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VSim has 17K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SMS Helper ships an update every 6 days, VSim every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMS Helper | VSim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (5 ratings) | 4.7 (17K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 84.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 17K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SENZONE | Elmond |
Customer experience
SMS Helper
VSim
Bugs and requests
SMS Helper
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 Helper
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Yearly$5.991 Year
- Premium$4.99
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
