Comparison

VSim vs CodeShield

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

CodeShield

Features
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This is a tool application focused on virtual number verification codes and secondary account management. When you face various registration, login, and password retrieval SMS verification codes daily, and have multiple frequently used virtual numbers that need to be categorized and recorded, Code Shield helps you organize this information clearly. 【Verification Code】 * Paste the SMS content, one-click recognition and saving of the verification code * Record service names, favorite frequently used items, and click to copy * 5-minute countdown ring reminder, expiration status clearly visible * Suitable for temporarily jotting down recently received verification codes to avoid forgetting them when switching apps 【Secondary Numbers, Automatically Archived by Country】 * Manage your frequently used number files by country/region * Supports international number display and one-click copying * Clear grouping for faster searching; no more searching through notes 【International Number Formatting】 * Built-in area codes and number rules for 50+ countries and regions * Offline conversion of international notation, E.164, domestic grouping, and other common formats * Formatting results can be saved to the "My Secondary Numbers" file.

Screenshots

VSim4 screens
CodeShield4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CodeShield at none against VSim's 6. CodeShield also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VSim sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. CodeShield asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VSim versus CodeShield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVSimCodeShield
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (17K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings17K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElmondBeverly Symons

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

CodeShield

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

VSim

One-time6
  • 10 Credit$0.99
  • 30 Credit$2.99
  • 50 Credit$4.99
Show 3 more
  • 100 Credit$9.99
  • 250 Credit$24.99
  • 500 credit$49.99
None

CodeShield

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VSim free?
VSim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CodeShield free?
CodeShield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VSim or CodeShield have ads?
VSim shows ads; CodeShield does not.

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