# SimCode vs Protec Localiza

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Protec Localiza at none against SimCode's 5. SimCode's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimCode sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Protec Localiza asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimCode | Protec Localiza |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simcode-virtual-number-sms/id6717599267/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **232** | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 57 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AVELY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458932685) | [aguinaldo sousa de moraes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691235325) |

## 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


### Protec Localiza

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protec-localiza/id6812944255)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimCode free?

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

### Is Protec Localiza free?

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

### Do SimCode or Protec Localiza have ads?

Neither SimCode nor Protec Localiza shows ads.

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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.*