Comparison

Virtual SIM vs SMSCode

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

Head to head
About

Virtual SIM

Obtain temporary virtual phone numbers for SMS verification and online sign-ups. Protect your personal number from spam and unwanted exposure while ensuring privacy and security during online activities.

Highlights
  • Disposable virtual numbers
  • SMS reception without a SIM
  • Privacy protection
  • Clear pricing
  • Supports various services
  • Instant number activation
Features
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Virtual Numbers for SMS – Stay Private, Stay in Control. Need to sign up for a new app, test a website, or protect your personal number from unwanted exposure? Our service gives you instant access to disposable virtual numbers for receiving SMS — quickly, securely, and without the need for a physical SIM card. Whether you're creating accounts, verifying services, or just keeping things separate, our platform simplifies the process and puts your privacy first. Why choose our app: Instant disposable numbers: Get a temporary number in seconds for any online activity — from messaging apps to delivery services. SMS without a SIM card: Receive text messages directly in the app. Just copy the number, paste it where needed, and wait for your code to arrive. Privacy-first approach: Your real number stays hidden. Use virtual numbers to block spam, prevent data leaks, and protect your identity online. Clear and fair pricing: No hidden fees, no surprises. You always know what you’re paying for. Works everywhere: Whether it's WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, or a local UK service — verifying accounts is fast, simple, and secure. How it works: Open the app and choose the country (including the UK) and the service you need. Can’t find your app listed? Just select “Other”. Check the activation cost and top up your balance if needed. Receive a virtual number instantly. Use it in the platform you selected. Your SMS will appear in the app shortly. If no message arrives within 20 minutes, you won’t be charged. Perfect for: Signing up for apps or services without exposing your personal number Creating backup or anonymous accounts Separating work and personal communications Avoiding spam and marketing messages Secure and anonymous testing of platforms or features Your temporary number remains active for 20 minutes — enough time to receive and confirm most verification codes. Protect your number. Simplify your online experience. Get secure, instant SMS verification with virtual numbers — without compromising your privacy. Privacy Policy: http://mobapps.tilda.ws/sms/privacy Terms of Use: http://mobapps.tilda.ws/sms/terms

About

SMSCode

Receive SMS verification codes for over 500 online services using temporary phone numbers. Protect your privacy by not using your personal number for registrations. Pay only for successful SMS deliveries.

Highlights
  • Disposable phone numbers
  • Receive SMS for 500+ services
  • Pay-per-success model
  • Global temporary numbers
  • Instant OTP codes
  • Privacy protection
Features
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Receive SMS verification codes with a virtual number. Choose a service, choose a country, get a number and receive the code in the app. How it works 1. Choose the service you need a code for. 2. Choose a country. 3. Get a number. You see the price in credits and confirm to claim it. 4. Receive the code in the app. Messages appear automatically. Good to know • All your numbers and messages are in one place. • If no SMS arrives, the credits go back to your balance. You get credits back, not money. • Credit packs are one-time purchases, not subscriptions. Credits do not expire. • Signing in is optional. It only keeps your number history on every device if you change phone. • Availability varies by service, country and provider. Delivery depends on the service and provider. A service may reject a number, and a code may not arrive. • For short-term verification only. Not for account recovery, banking or accounts you need long term. Keep your personal number private when you only need a short-term code, and follow the rules of each service you use.

Screenshots

Virtual SIM4 screens
SMSCode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SMSCode at 5.0 against Virtual SIM's 3.6. On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Virtual SIM sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and SMSCode sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SMSCode holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 13 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Virtual SIM ships an update every 5 weeks, SMSCode every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Virtual SIM versus SMSCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtual SIMSMSCode
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (14 ratings)5.0 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMansur KuziaevSoufiane Bouziane

Customer experience

Virtual SIM

All ratings14 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

SMSCode

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Virtual SIM

One-time4
  • Few tokens$2.99
  • Several tokens$6.99
  • Lot's of tokens$22.99
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  • Huge amount of tokens$33.99
4 purchases

SMSCode

One-time4
  • 10 Credits - Starter Pack$0.99
  • 30 Credits Pack$2.99
  • 50 Credits - Popular Pack$4.99
Show 1 more
  • 100 Credits - Pro Pack$9.99

Questions

Is Virtual SIM free?
Virtual SIM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SMSCode free?
SMSCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Virtual SIM or SMSCode?
SMSCode is rated higher. Virtual SIM averages 3.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while SMSCode averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.
Do Virtual SIM or SMSCode have ads?
Neither Virtual SIM nor SMSCode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Virtual SIM or SMSCode?
Virtual SIM ships an update every 5 weeks, and SMSCode every 3 weeks. Most recently, Virtual SIM was updated on November 5, 2026 and SMSCode on November 14, 2026.

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