Comparison

Hushed vs ZenSim

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

Head to head
About

Hushed

Obtain a secondary phone number for private calls and texts. Ideal for online dating, selling items, travel, and more, it offers numbers from various area codes without needing a new SIM card. Enjoy features like voicemail and internet calling with flexible plans.

Highlights
  • Second phone number
  • Private texting and calling
  • Internet calling (VoIP)
  • Voicemail included
  • 300+ area codes
  • No SIM card needed
  • Cancel anytime
Features
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CALL AND TEXT ON A SECOND PHONE NUMBER WITH A 3-DAY TRIAL SUBSCRIPTION Hushed gives you a second phone number you can use for online dating, travel, shopping, moving, selling items, and more. Choose from phone numbers in 300+ area codes and start calling and texting immediately on your very own Hushed number. More than 25 million people have downloaded Hushed, making more than 450 million phone calls and sending more than 1 billion texts. Why everyone loves Hushed: INTERNET CALLING: Make phone calls over the internet (data or Wi-Fi) from anywhere in the world. TEXT MESSAGES: Send and receive text messages, including photos and videos. SECOND PHONE NUMBER: Get as many phone numbers as you want. Hushed makes it easy to manage different contacts and situations. 300+ AREA CODES: Pick a phone number with a United States area code, Canada area code, or United Kingdom area code — even if you’re travelling halfway across the world. VOICEMAIL INCLUDED: Every Hushed number includes features like voicemail, call forwarding, call routing, and auto-reply texts. VoIP TECHNOLOGY: Since Hushed calls and texts run over the internet using VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), you can communicate worldwide without traditional long-distance charges. NO SIM CARD NEEDED: Your Hushed numbers are stored in the app, so there’s no need to swap SIM cards. NO CONTRACTS: Hushed keeps things flexible, and you can cancel anytime. FLEXIBLE USE: Use your second phone number for short-term or long-term needs. Keep it as long as you’d like. Popular reasons for getting a second phone number: ONLINE DATING: Use a second phone number when connecting with new people. SELLING ITEMS ONLINE: Add a second phone number to online listings and remove it later if you no longer need it. MOVING: Get a second phone number in your new area code before you relocate. Perfect for setting up utilities and services. TRAVEL: Add a second phone number in the area code you’ll be visiting to help manage calling costs. FAMILY & FRIENDS: Choose a second phone number with a local area code for easier communication. SHOPPING: Provide your Hushed number when signing up for store programs or offers. ACCOUNT VERIFICATION: Some services allow Hushed numbers to receive verification codes by text or call, depending on their policies. FORMS & SIGN-UPS: Use a second phone number when registering for websites, forms, or subscriptions. Ready for a second phone number? FLEXIBLE PLANS: Choose from 1- and 3-line subscriptions with U.S., Canada, or U.K. numbers. Enjoy unlimited calls and texts, with savings available on annual plans. CONVENIENT BILLING: Subscriptions renew automatically unless deactivated at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing cycle. Manage or cancel your subscription in your device settings under Settings / Subscriptions. KEEP IN MIND: Hushed is not suitable for 911 or emergency services. Please use your primary phone number for emergency calls. Download Hushed and get your own second phone number today. Need help? Our team is available 24/7 via live chat (hushed.com) or email (support@hushed.com).

About

ZenSim

Manage your eSIMs and travel data plans with this app. Activate new eSIMs, purchase travel data, and monitor your account usage and plan details.

Highlights
  • Activate eSIMs
  • Purchase Travel eSIMs
  • Manage account
  • Check usage
  • Order add-ons
  • Change plan
Features
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Welcome to the ZenSim app, where you can activate your eSIMs, buy Travel eSIMs, manage your account, check your usage, order add-ons, change your plan and more.

Screenshots

Hushed4 screens
ZenSim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hushed at 4.6 against ZenSim's 3.7. Hushed also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 3) and chart position (#50 vs unranked). ZenSim's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 42%) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hushed sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ZenSim asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hushed holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hushed has 23K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of Hushed's written reviews are positive against 80% of ZenSim's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Hushed versus ZenSim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHushedZenSim
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (23K ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews41.6% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23K — better3
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#50 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB52 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAffinityClick Inc.ZenSim

Customer experience

Hushed

All ratings22,884 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews1,376 reviews
Positive41.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative53.1%

ZenSim

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Hushed

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues, unable to access account
  • Inconsistent call and text delivery
  • Compatibility problems with certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Group messaging capabilities
  • Ability to view message read receipts
  • Integration with more apps and services

ZenSim

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hushed

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Monthly Number$4.991 Month
  • 1 Line Subscription (Monthly)3 Days trial$6.991 Month
One-time8
  • Hushed 3 Day TrialFree
  • Hushed Payment$1.99
  • Hushed Payment$2.99
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  • Hushed Payment$3.99
  • Hushed Payment$4.99
  • Hushed Payment$5.99
  • Pre-Paid calling credit$9.99
  • Hushed Payment$9.99
None

ZenSim

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hushed free?
Hushed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZenSim free?
ZenSim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hushed or ZenSim?
Hushed is rated higher. Hushed averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while ZenSim averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Hushed or ZenSim have ads?
Neither Hushed nor ZenSim shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hushed or ZenSim?
Hushed ships an update fortnightly, and ZenSim fortnightly. Most recently, Hushed was updated on November 4, 2026 and ZenSim on October 30, 2026.

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