# SimCode vs 2nd Text

The clearest difference is rating: SimCode at 4.7 against 2nd Text's 4.0. SimCode also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 50%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimCode sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and 2nd Text sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SimCode holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimCode has 208 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of SimCode's written reviews are positive against 50% of 2nd Text's.

SimCode ships an update every 2 weeks, 2nd Text every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimCode | 2nd Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simcode-virtual-number-sms/id6717599267/reviews)** | [4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2nd-text/id6748060280/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **208** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **87.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AVELY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458932685) | [Ruslan Bogatii](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794347543) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### 2nd Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2nd-text/id6748060280)

Instantly access temporary virtual phone numbers from various countries for secure online verifications. No sign-up is required, ensuring privacy when signing up for services or testing applications. Offers a premium plan for unlimited usage and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Temporary virtual phone numbers, Wide country selection, No sign-up required, Save favorite numbers, Dark mode, Multilingual support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan Offers | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| SMS Activate Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimCode free?

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

### Is 2nd Text free?

2nd Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SimCode or 2nd Text?

SimCode is rated higher. SimCode averages 4.7 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while 2nd Text averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do SimCode or 2nd Text have ads?

2nd Text shows ads; SimCode does not.

### Which is updated more often, SimCode or 2nd Text?

SimCode ships an update every 2 weeks, and 2nd Text every 2 months. Most recently, SimCode was updated on October 10, 2026 and 2nd Text on October 8, 2026.

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