# Second Sim vs Telegnum

The clearest difference is update cadence: Second Sim at every 3 weeks against Telegnum's every 6 weeks. Telegnum's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Second Sim sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Telegnum sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Second Sim against 4.3 for Telegnum. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 85 and 92 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 11% and 11% positive.

Second Sim ships an update every 3 weeks, Telegnum every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second Sim | Telegnum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-sim-receive-sms/id1609762387/reviews) | **[4.3 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telegnum-virtual-phone-number/id6449288728/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 85 | **92** |
| Positive reviews | 10.5% of reviews | **11.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appios Bilisim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796567865) | [Omer Celik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580012912) |

## 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 |


### Telegnum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telegnum-virtual-phone-number/id6449288728)

Obtain a dedicated virtual phone number from over 40 countries, compatible with services like Telegram, WhatsApp, and social media. Protect your privacy by using temporary or fixed numbers for SMS verification and account sign-ups without revealing your personal number.

**Highlights:** Virtual numbers from 40+ countries, Guaranteed Telegram compatibility, Temporary and fixed number options, SMS verification for various platforms, Privacy protection, 24/7 customer support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Second Number Telegram Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Second Number Telegram Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Second Sim free?

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

### Is Telegnum free?

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

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

Telegnum is rated higher. Second Sim averages 4.2 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Telegnum averages 4.3 from 92 ratings.

### Do Second Sim or Telegnum have ads?

Neither Second Sim nor Telegnum shows ads.

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

Second Sim ships an update every 3 weeks, and Telegnum every 6 weeks. Most recently, Second Sim was updated on October 21, 2026 and Telegnum on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*