Comparison

2sim vs Buzztext

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

2sim

Obtain a secondary virtual phone number from over 30 countries to receive verification codes, make calls, and send texts. Keep your personal number private while signing up for online services and apps.

Highlights
  • Virtual phone numbers from 30+ countries
  • Receive SMS and OTP verification codes
  • Make and receive calls
  • Send and receive SMS
  • Multiple numbers in one app
  • Call recording and voicemail
  • Earn free coins daily
Features
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Get a second phone number in minutes and use it to receive WhatsApp verification codes, OTP codes and SMS, make calls and send texts, all from one app. 2SIM gives you a real virtual number from the UK, US, Canada, Australia and 30+ countries, without a new SIM card. RECEIVE VERIFICATION CODES & OTP • Use your 2SIM number to receive verification codes for WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, Tinder and more • Receive SMS and OTP codes instantly, with a notification the moment a code arrives • Keep your personal number private when you sign up for apps, websites and online services REAL UK, US & INTERNATIONAL NUMBERS • Choose a UK number, US number, Canada number or Australia number • Virtual numbers in 30+ countries • Instant delivery, ready to use in minutes • A real mobile number for WhatsApp, calls and SMS CALL & TEXT FROM YOUR SECOND NUMBER • Make and receive calls on your second line • Send and receive SMS from your virtual number • Low-cost international calls to friends and family abroad • Check international call and SMS rates for any country inside the app MULTIPLE NUMBERS IN ONE APP • Keep separate numbers for work, business, WhatsApp, online selling, dating and family • Switch between numbers with one tap • Label each number so you always know which line you're using SMART NUMBER SETTINGS • Call recording • Voicemail with your own greeting • Call forwarding to any phone • SMS forwarding • Missed call auto-reply and text auto-reply • Schedule texts to send later EARN FREE COINS DAILY • Check in every day to collect free coins • Use coins for calls and texts • Keep your streak alive for bonus rewards PRIVATE, SIMPLE, YOURS • Protect your real number from spam and unknown contacts • Perfect for travel, business, freelancers, online shopping and selling • Works on Wi-Fi and mobile data on your iPhone, no extra SIM or second phone needed WHO IS 2SIM FOR? • Anyone who needs a second number for WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business • Anyone who wants a virtual number to receive SMS and verification codes online • Travellers who need a UK or US number while abroad • Business owners and freelancers who want a separate work line • Anyone who wants a private number for online sign-ups HOW IT WORKS 1. Download 2SIM 2. Pick a country and choose your number 3. Start receiving codes, calling and texting right away Need help? Our support team is available 24/7 inside the app. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: [https://2sim.app/terms-and-conditions] Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Buzztext

This app provides affordable international calling and SMS services worldwide. It offers a virtual phone number, secure wallet top-ups, and real-time call rate information for competitive VoIP communication.

Highlights
  • Affordable international calls
  • Send and receive SMS
  • Virtual phone number
  • Real-time call rates
  • Secure wallet top-up
  • Call history tracking
Features
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BuzzText lets you make affordable international calls and send SMS messages to any phone number worldwide. Get your own virtual number, top up your wallet, and enjoy crystal-clear VoIP calls at competitive rates. Features: - Make international calls at low rates - Send and receive SMS messages - Get your own virtual phone number - View real-time call rates by country - Secure wallet top-up - Call history and transaction tracking - Contact sync for easy dialing

Screenshots

2sim4 screens
Buzztext4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 2sim at 77% against Buzztext's 0%. 2sim also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (23 vs 1). Buzztext's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 2sim sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Buzztext asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

2sim holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2sim has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of 2sim's written reviews are positive against 0% of Buzztext's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2sim ships an update every 3 weeks, Buzztext monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
2sim versus Buzztext: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2simBuzztext
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (23 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer2simTEXTPLUG TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Customer experience

2sim

All ratings22 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%

Buzztext

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

2sim

Subscriptions7
  • USA – Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Canada – Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Netherlands – Monthly$8.991 Month
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  • United Kingdom – Monthly$8.991 Month
  • USA – Quarterly$11.993 Months
  • Australia – Monthly$15.991 Month
  • USA – Yearly$17.991 Year
One-time3
  • 100 Coins$1.99
  • 300 Coins$6.99
  • 500 Coins$9.99
None

Buzztext

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 2sim free?
2sim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Buzztext free?
Buzztext is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 2sim or Buzztext?
2sim is rated higher. 2sim averages 4.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Buzztext averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 2sim or Buzztext have ads?
2sim shows ads; Buzztext does not.
Which is updated more often, 2sim or Buzztext?
2sim ships an update every 3 weeks, and Buzztext monthly. Most recently, 2sim was updated on November 8, 2026 and Buzztext on October 31, 2026.

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