VSim vs XYZ AM
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
XYZ AM
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XYZ AM puts your xyz.am account in your pocket — one app for the privacy and sharing tools you already use on the web. EMAIL ALIASES Create @xyz.am addresses that forward to your real inbox. Hand out an alias when you sign up for newsletters or stores, and keep your real email private. BOOKMARKS Save links to your account from anywhere and they sync everywhere. Organize them into lists and categories, add notes, and find them again on any device — pairs perfectly with the XYZ.am browser extension. SHORT LINKS Turn long, messy URLs into clean xyz.am links in seconds. Choose your own custom code, copy with one tap, and share anywhere. ONE-TIME SECRETS Need to send a password or private note? Create a self-destructing secret link — it can only be opened once, can require a passphrase, and expires on the schedule you choose (5 minutes to 7 days). A built-in password generator is included. PROFILE PAGES See and share the public profile pages you've built on xyz.am — your links, bio and socials at one simple address. YOUR DASHBOARD A clean home screen shows your account at a glance: how many aliases, bookmarks, short links and profile pages you have, and your plan status. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Sign in with your existing xyz.am account • Your session is stored in your device's secure keychain • The app requests only one permission: internet access • No ads, no trackers, no analytics SDKs XYZ AM is the companion app for xyz.am. A free account gets you started; Premium unlocks unlimited aliases and short links. Terms of Use (EULA): https://xyz.am/legal/eula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: XYZ AM at none against VSim's shown. VSim's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 XYZ AM sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $69.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VSim | XYZ AM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (16K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elmond | Perry Toone |
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
XYZ AM
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
XYZ AM
- XYZ Premium$69.991 Year









