VSim vs SMSPool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
SMSPool
This app offers SMS verification services using non-VOIP phone numbers. It aims to provide high-quality verification for various account needs.
- SMS verifications
- Non-VOIP phone numbers
- Account verification
- High-quality service
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We provide SMS verifications using our non-VOIP phone numbers for all your SMS verification needs. Sign up now for the highest quality SMS verifications for your accounts!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: VSim at 4.7 against SMSPool's 3.2. VSim also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 16) and review sentiment (84% vs 73%). SMSPool's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. VSim sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and SMSPool sells 5 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 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VSim has 16K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of VSim's written reviews are positive against 73% of SMSPool's.
VSim ships an update every 2 months, SMSPool every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VSim | SMSPool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (16K ratings) — better | 3.2 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.2% of reviews — better | 73.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16K — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| 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 | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Elmond | SMSPool |
Customer experience
VSim
SMSPool
Bugs and 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
SMSPool
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
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
SMSPool
- €1.99$1.99
- €9.99$8.99
- €18.99$17.99
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- €37.99$34.99
- €86.99$79.99









