VSim vs DVLA Verify
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
DVLA Verify
This app provides a secure and fast way to verify identities against Ghana's National Identity Register. It enables remote vehicle owner and driver identity verification, streamlining the registration process. It also facilitates remote driver license services that don't require a physical examination.
- Instant identity verification
- Remote vehicle owner verification
- Remote driver identity verification
- Streamlined vehicle registration
- Remote driver license services
- User-centered design
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Secure Instant Identity Verification - Simple, Secure and Fast means of person identity verification against Ghana National Identity Register for remote vehicle owner or Driver identity verification. This will ensure a seamless vehicle registration process even if owners are not physically present at the registration station of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority of Ghana. Driver License service provisions which do not require physical examination of driver can also be done remotely using this app. SIMPLE: We have adopted a user-centered design to ensure that the application's interface and features are designed with the user in mind. This involves creating user personas, defining an easy workflow, and conducting usability testing throughput throughout the development cycle. This led to a design of a GUI which is very intuitive and requires minimal cognitive effort from users. We have used familiar design patterns, logical layouts, and visual cues to guide users through the application and make their interactions efficient. SECURE: Though the app is easy to use, we made it our mission to provide the best security.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DVLA Verify at none against VSim's 6. DVLA Verify also leads on ads (none vs shown). VSim's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 10) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). 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. DVLA Verify asks for nothing beyond the download.
VSim holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VSim has 16K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | VSim | DVLA Verify |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (16K ratings) — better | 4.5 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16K — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elmond | Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority |
Customer experience
VSim
DVLA Verify
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
DVLA Verify
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
DVLA Verify
No in-app purchases









