# Virtual Number & SMS vs GhostSIM

The clearest difference is rating: Virtual Number & SMS at 4.7 against GhostSIM's 4.0. Virtual Number & SMS also leads on ratings volume (46 vs 1). GhostSIM's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Virtual Number & SMS sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and GhostSIM sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Virtual Number & SMS holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Number & SMS has 46 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Virtual Number & SMS ships an update every 2 weeks, GhostSIM every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Number & SMS | GhostSIM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-number-and-sms-getotp/id6758337614/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostsim-virtual-number/id6772014188/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Galixo AI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779274189) | [Semih Malkoc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860716478) |

## What reviewers say

### Virtual Number & SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-number-and-sms-getotp/id6758337614)

This utility app provides temporary virtual phone numbers for receiving verification codes from online services. It allows users to manage multiple accounts and maintain privacy without needing to use their personal number. The service is available in over 150 countries and offers a straightforward process for obtaining and using numbers.

**Highlights:** Virtual numbers for verification, No login required, Supports 150+ countries, Transparent coin system, Automatic coin refund, Easy-to-use interface

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 70 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 150 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 250 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 400 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 600 Coins | $7.49 | one-time |
| Pack of 800 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1600 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |


### GhostSIM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostsim-virtual-number/id6772014188)

This app provides temporary virtual phone numbers for SMS verification, allowing you to sign up for services without revealing your personal number. Codes are delivered instantly, and unused credits are automatically refunded.

**Highlights:** Temporary virtual numbers, SMS verification codes, Privacy protection, Wide country selection, Credit-based system, No account required, Multiple interface languages

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $11.99 | per month |
| Starter | $2.49 | one-time |
| Booster | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual Number & SMS free?

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

### Is GhostSIM free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Virtual Number & SMS or GhostSIM?

Virtual Number & SMS is rated higher. Virtual Number & SMS averages 4.7 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while GhostSIM averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Virtual Number & SMS or GhostSIM have ads?

Virtual Number & SMS shows ads; GhostSIM does not.

### Which is updated more often, Virtual Number & SMS or GhostSIM?

Virtual Number & SMS ships an update every 2 weeks, and GhostSIM every 11 days. Most recently, Virtual Number & SMS was updated on October 31, 2026 and GhostSIM on October 31, 2026.

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