VSim vs Lightsend
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
Lightsend
This app enables sending personalized blue iMessages directly from your phone number for enhanced communication. It helps build trust and stronger relationships by avoiding promotional SMS and delivering messages individually.
- Send blue iMessages directly from your phone
- Use your own phone number
- Build and manage messaging campaigns
- Schedule messages for later
- Send unlimited messages
- Create personalized templates
- Deliver messages individually
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Say hello to higher response rates, stronger trust, and more meaningful conversations. Lightsend is a powerful iMessage campaign tool that lets you send blue iMessages directly from your phone number. Every message feels personal, not promotional—helping you build real relationships with your contacts. No third-party numbers. No spam-like green SMS. Just trusted communication through iMessage. --- WHY LIGHTSEND? Most mass texting apps rely on SMS, which often gets ignored. Lightsend is built around iMessage, allowing you to send blue messages that feel familiar and trustworthy. Communicate at scale while maintaining a one-on-one experience. Each recipient receives a personal message and does not see other contacts. --- FEATURES - Send blue iMessages directly from your phone - Use your own phone number (no registration required) - Build and manage messaging campaigns - Schedule messages for later - Send unlimited messages to unlimited contacts - Create and reuse personalized templates - Deliver messages individually (no group chats) --- HOW IT WORKS As easy as 1-2-3 1. Import or select your contacts 2. Create your message or template 3. Send instantly or schedule for later Your messages are delivered as real conversations through iMessage. --- BUILT FOR RESULTS Lightsend is designed to help you: - Increase response rates - Improve engagement - Build stronger relationships Ideal for: - Sales outreach - Follow-ups - Client communication - Event coordination - Community engagement --- BUILT ON TRUST With Lightsend, your recipients see messages coming from your real phone number as blue iMessages. This creates a more natural and trusted experience compared to traditional bulk SMS tools. --- UNLIMITED USAGE - Unlimited contacts - Unlimited messages - Unlimited campaigns No hidden limits or restrictions. --- Download Lightsend today and start sending smarter, more effective messages. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.lightsend.io/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Lightsend at none against VSim's shown. Lightsend also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). VSim's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). 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 Lightsend sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Lightsend holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VSim has 17K ratings behind it against 3, 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 Lightsend's.
VSim ships an update every 2 months, Lightsend every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VSim | Lightsend |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (17K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 84.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 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 — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elmond | MARKETING SUPPLY CO, LLC |
Customer experience
VSim
Lightsend
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
Lightsend
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
Lightsend
- Light Send Plus7 Days trial$14.001 Month
- Light Send Plus Yearly7 Days trial$113.991 Year









