# Second Sim vs SMSimo

The clearest difference is rating: Second Sim at 4.2 against SMSimo's 2.0. Second Sim also leads on ratings volume (87 vs 4) and review sentiment (11% vs 0%). SMSimo's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Second Sim sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and SMSimo sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Second Sim holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Sim has 87 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Second Sim's written reviews are positive against 0% of SMSimo's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second Sim | SMSimo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-sim-receive-sms/id1609762387/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smsimo-verify-with-text/id1628368280/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **87** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **10.5% of reviews** | 0.0% 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 | 16 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appios Bilisim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796567865) | [ALMA TECHNOLOGIES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785532356) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### SMSimo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smsimo-verify-with-text/id1628368280)

Protect your identity by using temporary phone numbers for online verification. Access thousands of numbers from over 270 countries to sign up for various apps and websites without using your personal number.

**Highlights:** Temporary phone numbers, SMS verification for apps/websites, Global coverage (270+ countries), Unlimited SMS within 10 minutes, View past activations, Purchase activation packages

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Activation | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 Activations | $11.99 | one-time |
| 10 Activations | $18.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Second Sim free?

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

### Is SMSimo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Second Sim or SMSimo?

Second Sim is rated higher. Second Sim averages 4.2 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while SMSimo averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Second Sim or SMSimo have ads?

Neither Second Sim nor SMSimo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Second Sim or SMSimo?

Second Sim ships an update every 3 weeks, and SMSimo every 3 weeks. Most recently, Second Sim was updated on October 2, 2026 and SMSimo on September 29, 2026.

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