# Hushed vs SimCode

Hushed and SimCode both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of SimCode's written reviews are positive against 42% of Hushed's. SimCode also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Hushed's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 208) and chart position (#59 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hushed sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SimCode sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Hushed against 4.7 for SimCode. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hushed has 23K ratings behind it against 208, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Hushed's written reviews are positive against 87% of SimCode's.

Hushed ships an update fortnightly, SimCode every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hushed | SimCode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hushed-us-second-phone-number/id600520752/reviews) | **[4.7 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simcode-virtual-number-sms/id6717599267/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 208 |
| Positive reviews | 41.9% of reviews | **87.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#59** | — |
| Size | 167 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AffinityClick Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/530214136) | [AVELY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458932685) |

## What reviewers say

### Hushed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hushed-us-second-phone-number/id600520752)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Monthly Number | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Line Subscription (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Hushed 3 Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Hushed Payment | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hushed Payment | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hushed Payment | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hushed Payment | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hushed Payment | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pre-Paid calling credit | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hushed Payment | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works as advertised
- 👍 Convenient way to have a second number
- 💡 Useful for privacy and separating personal/business
- 🔒 Good privacy policy
- 👍 Great customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Accounts getting deactivated or blocked for unclear reasons
- 🐛 Issues with receiving/sending texts and calls
- 🐛 Unreliable service, frequent outages
- 💰 Overcharging, lack of transparency in pricing
- 🕰 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### SimCode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simcode-virtual-number-sms/id6717599267)

Receive SMS verifications from online services using temporary virtual numbers. Protect your personal phone number from spam and easily verify accounts on various platforms. Enjoy a secure and private way to access online services.

**Highlights:** Instant virtual numbers, Receive SMS online, Protect personal number, Verify accounts easily, Pay-per-use pricing, Automatic refunds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cheap prices
- 👍 All numbers included
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Nice
- 👍 Great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Arnaque

**Reported bugs**

- Very bad I didn't get my credit when I made payment
- ist leider nicht kostenlos, man muss für 4 credits eine gute Bewertung schreiben, man bekommt diese aber nicht

**Requested features**

- Sin code SMS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hushed free?

Hushed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SimCode free?

SimCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hushed or SimCode?

SimCode is rated higher. Hushed averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while SimCode averages 4.7 from 208 ratings.

### Do Hushed or SimCode have ads?

Neither Hushed nor SimCode shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hushed or SimCode?

Hushed ships an update fortnightly, and SimCode every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hushed was updated on September 24, 2026 and SimCode on September 23, 2026.

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