Receive SMS Online 2nd Number vs VSim
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Receive SMS Online 2nd Number
Access free, temporary virtual phone numbers to receive SMS messages online. This app provides public numbers from various countries, updated regularly. All messages are visible to everyone.
- Free virtual phone numbers
- Temporary numbers
- SMS reception
- Multiple country options
- Publicly visible messages
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Receive SMS number is a mobile app with free public virtual numbers from the United States, Canada, United Kingdom (England), and more. All virtual numbers are free to use and updated once a week or month. All numbers and messages are public and visible to everyone. Please read or Terms of Service and Privacy policy : > https://receive-sms-number.com/terms-of-service > https://receive-sms-number.com/privacy-policy Visit us: https://receive-sms-number.com Contact us: https://receive-sms-number.com/contact-us
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
Receive SMS Online 2nd Number and VSim both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of VSim's written reviews are positive against 34% of Receive SMS Online 2nd Number's. VSim also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Receive SMS Online 2nd Number sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and VSim sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Receive SMS Online 2nd Number against 4.7 for VSim. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.2K and 16K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Receive SMS Online 2nd Number's written reviews are positive against 84% of VSim's.
Receive SMS Online 2nd Number ships an update every 3 months, VSim every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Receive SMS Online 2nd Number | VSim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (7.2K ratings) | 4.7 (16K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.9% of reviews | 84.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7.2K | 16K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Privatix LTD | Elmond |
Customer experience
Receive SMS Online 2nd Number
VSim
User reviews
Receive SMS Online 2nd Number
From 7.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good app for verification
- 🚀 Instant SMS delivery
- 💡 Unique and helpful
Room to improve
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 🔍 Lack of available numbers
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🔒 Security/privacy concerns
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
Receive SMS Online 2nd Number
Reported bugs
3 issues- SMS codes not received
- App crashes or doesn't function
- Numbers not working as expected
Requested features
2 requests- Ability to view/manage used numbers
- Improve compatibility with Telegram
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
Receive SMS Online 2nd Number
- Remove ads (one year)$3.991 Year
- 1 Credit$0.99
- 5 Credits$4.99
- 25 Credits$24.99
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- 50 Credits$49.99
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
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