# Virtual SMS vs EgaCall

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EgaCall at none against Virtual SMS's 17. EgaCall also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). Virtual SMS's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Virtual SMS sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. EgaCall asks for nothing beyond the download.

Virtual SMS ships an update every 6 weeks, EgaCall every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual SMS | EgaCall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-sms-virtual-number/id6499100920/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **18** | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [凤娥 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681548200) | [EGAFORCE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791072263) |

## What reviewers say

### Virtual SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-sms-virtual-number/id6499100920)

This app provides a secure and convenient way to receive temporary SMS messages globally. It allows users to register for various online services without revealing their personal phone number, ensuring digital privacy and protection from spam.

**Highlights:** Global temporary numbers in 200+ countries, No SIM card required for registration, Supports 2000+ mainstream apps, Advanced spam and junk message interception, Local and offline message interception, Protects personal phone number from leaks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 一次性号码 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码单次激活(地区一) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP短信号码按天租用(地区一) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码单次激活(地区二) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 按天租用(地区二) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码单次激活(地区三) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码按天租用(地区三) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码单次激活(地区四) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码租用(套餐D) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码单次激活(地区五) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60 Gold | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| 短信号码租用(套餐Z) | $17.99 | one-time |
| 200 Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| 400 Gold | $34.99 | one-time |


### EgaCall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/egacall/id6791072259)

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual SMS free?

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

### Is EgaCall free?

EgaCall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Virtual SMS or EgaCall have ads?

Neither Virtual SMS nor EgaCall shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Virtual SMS or EgaCall?

Virtual SMS ships an update every 6 weeks, and EgaCall every 5 days. Most recently, Virtual SMS was updated on October 24, 2026 and EgaCall on October 31, 2026.

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