# SimCode vs SMS Virtual

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SimCode at 87% against SMS Virtual's 11%. SimCode also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). SMS Virtual's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimCode sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and SMS Virtual sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 231 and 125 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of SimCode's written reviews are positive against 11% of SMS Virtual's.

SimCode ships an update every 2 weeks, SMS Virtual every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimCode | SMS Virtual |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simcode-virtual-number-sms/id6717599267/reviews)** | [4.4 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-virtual-code-verification/id6754453453/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **231** | 125 |
| Positive reviews | **87.2% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 57 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AVELY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458932685) | [Volodymyr Demianchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848337590) |

## 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


### SMS Virtual

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-virtual-code-verification/id6754453453)

This app allows users to receive, organize, and securely store SMS messages. It offers a clean interface for managing multiple accounts and ensuring no message is missed. Designed for both personal and professional use, it prioritizes privacy by keeping data on the device.

**Highlights:** Receive and view SMS messages instantly, Secure log of all text messages, Organize messages by sender or time, Clean and intuitive user interface, Lightweight and fast performance, Manage multiple SMS accounts

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $19.99 | per year |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $24.99 | per year |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $29.99 | per year |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $39.99 | per year |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $3.99 | one-time |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $6.99 | one-time |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $9.99 | one-time |
| Smart SMS Receiver | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimCode free?

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

### Is SMS Virtual free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SimCode or SMS Virtual?

SimCode is rated higher. SimCode averages 4.7 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while SMS Virtual averages 4.4 from 125 ratings.

### Do SimCode or SMS Virtual have ads?

Neither SimCode nor SMS Virtual shows ads.

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

SimCode ships an update every 2 weeks, and SMS Virtual every 5 days. Most recently, SimCode was updated on October 23, 2026 and SMS Virtual on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*