# VSim vs Tradooko

The clearest difference is ads: Tradooko at none against VSim's shown. Tradooko also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). VSim's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VSim sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Tradooko sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tradooko holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VSim has 16K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of VSim's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tradooko's.

VSim ships an update every 2 months, Tradooko every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VSim | Tradooko |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vsim-sms-verification-code/id1661720255/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tradooko/id6477136447/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elmond](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837068464) | [Niccolo Raffaelli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728591527) |

## What reviewers say

### VSim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vsim-sms-verification-code/id1661720255)

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.

**Highlights:** Receive SMS verification codes, Virtual numbers for account activation, In-app message inbox, Privacy protection, Pay-as-you-go credits, Supports popular platforms

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 Credit | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Credit | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credit | $9.99 | one-time |
| 250 Credit | $24.99 | one-time |
| 500 credit | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly
- 💡 Innovative features
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 🤝 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive pricing
- 📵 Numbers not working as expected
- 🚫 Banned/blocked numbers

**Reported bugs**

- Verification codes not received
- Numbers already in use
- Account bans without explanation

**Requested features**

- Ability to earn free credits
- More number options
- Improved privacy policy
- Better FAQ and community support


### Tradooko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tradooko/id6477136447)

Translate text between languages and transcribe audio into text. Save and share your transcriptions easily. Offers a new translation experience with advanced features.

**Highlights:** Language translation, Audio transcription, Save transcriptions, Share transcriptions, New translation experience

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month | $4.99 | per month |
| One Month | $5.99 | per month |
| One Month Captioning | $6.99 | per month |
| One Month Captioning | $9.99 | per month |
| Six Months | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Six Months | $20.99 | per 6 months |
| One Year | $24.99 | per year |
| Six Months Premium | $31.99 | per 6 months |
| One Year | $31.99 | per year |
| One Month Premium | $37.99 | per 6 months |
| One Year Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| One Year Premium | $63.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VSim free?

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

### Is Tradooko free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VSim or Tradooko?

Tradooko is rated higher. VSim averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Tradooko averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do VSim or Tradooko have ads?

VSim shows ads; Tradooko does not.

### Which is updated more often, VSim or Tradooko?

VSim ships an update every 2 months, and Tradooko every 3 weeks. Most recently, VSim was updated on October 13, 2026 and Tradooko on October 3, 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.*