Comparison

2sim vs Pingverse Connect

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 mobile number for calls, texts, and online verifications without needing an extra SIM card or device. This app allows you to manage multiple numbers for personal or business use, ensuring privacy and convenience.

Highlights
  • Instant virtual phone number
  • Private calls and SMS
  • Online registration and OTP verification
  • Call and SMS forwarding
  • Call recording
  • Scheduled SMS messages
Features
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2SIM lets you get a second phone number without another SIM card or device. Instantly access real mobile numbers for calls, SMS, and online verifications — all from one app. Use your virtual number for work, registrations, shopping, travel, or to keep your personal number private. Buy a number once and use all features freely. No hidden costs. What you can do with 2SIM • Get a second phone number instantly • Make and receive private calls • Send and receive SMS • Use numbers for online registrations and OTP verification • Separate personal and business communication • Manage multiple numbers in one app Features included Calling • Call recording • Call forwarding • Auto-reply to missed calls • Call reminders Messaging • SMS forwarding • Auto-reply to SMS • Schedule SMS messages Simple, flexible, and secure — 2SIM gives you full control over your communication in one place. Download 2SIM today and get your virtual phone number in seconds. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pingverse Connect

Features
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Call. Chat. Travel. Meet. — all in one app. Pingverse Connect brings low-cost international calling, travel data, private messaging, voice and video calls, and group meetings together in one simple experience. Whether you're calling family abroad, traveling with an eSIM, joining a team meeting, or catching up face to face, Connect gives you more ways to stay connected. TRAVEL PASS — DATA + CALLS IN ONE BUNDLE Going abroad? A Pingverse Travel Pass combines mobile data with calling credit, so you can stay online and call regular mobile and landline numbers while you travel. One purchase. Data + calls. No roaming surprises. Travel Pass options are available for destinations and regions including North America, Japan, the UK, UAE, Africa, Europe, and more. INTERNATIONAL CALLING FROM 1¢/MIN Call mobile and landline numbers in 190+ countries and regions with transparent pay-as-you-go rates. See the rate for your destination before you dial. New users receive a welcome calling credit — no card required. Connect Plus and Pro subscribers also receive included monthly calling minutes to select destinations. ESIM DATA PLANS FOR 190+ COUNTRIES AND REGIONS Stay connected while you travel without swapping physical SIM cards. Browse data plans by destination, choose the plan that works for your trip, and activate your eSIM when you're ready. - Data-only travel plans - No physical SIM required - Easy activation - Plans for destinations around the world - App-to-app calls continue to work using your data connection PRIVATE 1:1 MESSAGING Message friends, family, and contacts privately from Connect. One-to-one chats are protected with end-to-end encryption, helping keep your conversations private. Send text, photos, links, and more while staying connected across devices and borders. VOICE & VIDEO CALLS Make clear app-to-app voice and video calls over Wi-Fi or mobile data. Connect users can call each other without international calling charges. HD video is available with Connect Plus and Pro. VIDEO ROOMS Meet with friends, families, teams, study groups, and communities. Create a room, start instantly, schedule ahead, or share a meeting code or link so others can join. Connect Plus and Pro unlock larger rooms and longer meetings. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Connect is designed around straightforward communication and user privacy. - No ads - No sale of your personal data - No third-party advertising trackers - End-to-end encrypted 1:1 chat BUILT FOR - Travelers who need data and calling abroad - International families staying connected across borders - Remote teams and communities using chat, calls, and video rooms - Anyone who wants straightforward communication without surprise charges CONNECT PLUS & PRO Connect Plus — $4.99/month: unlock additional calling minutes, HD video, larger rooms, and longer meetings. Connect Pro — $14.99/month: get even larger rooms, longer meetings, additional included calling minutes, HD video, and priority support. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the renewal date. Manage subscriptions in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Wallet top-ups, Travel Passes, and travel eSIMs are one-time purchases. Privacy Policy: https://pingverse.com/legal/privacy Terms of Service: https://pingverse.com/legal/terms

Screenshots

2sim4 screens
Pingverse Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pingverse Connect at none against 2sim's shown. 2sim's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 21 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Pingverse Connect sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2sim ships an update every 2 weeks, Pingverse Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
2sim versus Pingverse Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2simPingverse Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size177 MB33 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer2simPingverse

In-app purchases

21 purchases

2sim

Subscriptions18
  • USA – Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Canada – Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Netherlands – Monthly$8.991 Month
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  • United Kingdom – Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Australia – Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Czech Republic – Monthly$13.991 Month
  • Thailand – Monthly$16.991 Month
  • USA – Yearly$17.991 Year
  • United Kingdom – Quarterly$17.993 Months
  • Switzerland – Monthly$17.991 Month
  • Denmark – Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Hong Kong – Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Switzerland – Quarterly$44.993 Months
  • Denmark – Quarterly$49.993 Months
  • Hong Kong – Quarterly$49.993 Months
  • Switzerland – Yearly$140.991 Year
  • Denmark – Yearly$155.991 Year
  • Hong Kong – Yearly$155.991 Year
One-time3
  • 100 Coins$1.99
  • 500 Coins$8.99
  • 3000 Coins$33.90
5 purchases

Pingverse Connect

One-time5
  • 5 Calling Credits$7.99
  • 10 Calling Credits$14.99
  • 25 Calling Credits$36.99
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  • 50 Calling Credits$72.99
  • 100 Calling Credits$144.99

Questions

Is 2sim free?
2sim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pingverse Connect free?
Pingverse Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 2sim or Pingverse Connect have ads?
2sim shows ads; Pingverse Connect does not.
Which is updated more often, 2sim or Pingverse Connect?
2sim ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pingverse Connect every 2 months. Most recently, 2sim was updated on October 3, 2026 and Pingverse Connect on October 15, 2026.

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