SMSCodes.io vs VSim
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SMSCodes.io
Protect your online identity and privacy by verifying accounts with private, temporary phone numbers. Avoid spam and scams by not using your personal number for online sign-ups. Access a variety of countries for SMS and voice verifications.
- Verify online accounts without personal numbers
- Receive SMS and voice verifications
- Access numbers from multiple countries
- Protect against spam and scams
- Create private and dedicated phone numbers
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Are you worried about identity theft, your privacy and your protection on the internet today? Do you receive unsolicited marketing, scams, spam and get rich quick schemes you never subscribed to? Are you being approached and be-friended on social media platforms by people you have never met? Now you can verify your online accounts without using your personal, work or business telephone numbers. SMSCodes.io provides real numbers for you to create, verify and protect your online accounts and identity. Using our SMS and Voice platforms we offer a wide variety of countries for SMS Verifications and Voice/Call Back Verifications. For business owners you can now have a telephone line presence in a country you are thinking about setting up in before any costly move or studies. SMSCodes.io also provides private and dedicated telephone numbers for use with SMS services and Voice services which you can reserve for as long as you need.
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 SMSCodes.io's 4.1. VSim also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 234). SMSCodes.io's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. SMSCodes.io sells 12 one-off in-app purchases 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VSim has 16K ratings behind it against 234, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of SMSCodes.io's written reviews are positive against 85% of VSim's.
SMSCodes.io ships an update every 5 months, VSim every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMSCodes.io | VSim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (234 ratings) | 4.7 (16K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 78.1% of reviews | 84.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 234 | 16K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | 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 | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IBBCBB Inc | Elmond |
Customer experience
SMSCodes.io
VSim
User reviews
SMSCodes.io
From 234 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and reliable
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Variety of verification services
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 🥰 Great customer service
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive for some users
- ⏱️ Slow SMS delivery at times
- 🔒 Withdrawal issues with tokens
- 🤔 Unclear pricing and policies
VSim
From 16K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly
- 💡 Innovative features
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 🤝 Great customer support
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive pricing
- 📵 Numbers not working as expected
- 🚫 Banned/blocked numbers
Bugs and requests
SMSCodes.io
Reported bugs
5 issues- Login screen freezes
- Balance not updating correctly
- Verification codes not received
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Withdrawal transactions stuck in pending
Requested features
5 requests- More payment options
- Improved withdrawal process
- Expanded country coverage
- Loyalty program or discounts
- Easier account management
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
SMSCodes.io
- Recharge $5.00$5.99
- $5.00 SMSCT Tokens$5.99
- Recharge $10.00$11.99
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- $10.00 SMSCT Tokens$11.99
- $20.00 SMSCT Tokens$23.99
- Recharge $20.00$23.99
- Recharge $50.00$59.99
- $50.00 SMSCT Tokens$59.99
- Recharge $100.00$119.99
- Recharge $200.00$239.99
- Recharge $300.00$349.99
- Recharge $500.00$599.99
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
Questions
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