VSim vs Data Skipper
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
Data Skipper
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Browse more while using less data. Data Skipper is a Safari extension that helps reduce the data used by images on the web. Turn on Data Saving, keep your preferred image quality, and browse normally in Safari while supported image requests are optimized through our image service. Why people use Data Skipper: • Save mobile data on cellular connections • Make image-heavy pages lighter • Choose the compression quality that fits your needs • Turn grayscale on when color is not important • Disable Data Skipper on any site with one tap • Keep your settings under your control No account is required. Data Skipper does not use analytics or tracking. It does not change text, accounts, or page content; it focuses on image requests. Getting started: 1. Install Data Skipper 2. Enable the extension in Settings > Safari > Extensions 3. Allow website access 4. Turn on Data Saving in Safari Results vary by website, image, network, and selected quality. Data Skipper is free for a limited time while subscription pricing is being prepared. Download Data Skipper and take control of the data you use in Safari.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Data Skipper at none against VSim's 6. Data Skipper also leads on ads (none vs shown). VSim's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. Data Skipper asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | VSim | Data Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (17K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elmond | 1001241196 Ontario Inc. |
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
Data Skipper
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
Data Skipper
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is VSim free?
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