# GhostSIM vs SMS For U

The clearest difference is ads: GhostSIM at none against SMS For U's shown. GhostSIM also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). SMS For U's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 days). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GhostSIM sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and SMS For U sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GhostSIM ships an update every 11 days, SMS For U every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GhostSIM | SMS For U |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Size | 33 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Semih Malkoc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860716478) | [L&L Synergy FlexCo](https://appshunter.io/developer/6811483995) |

## What reviewers say

### GhostSIM

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

**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 |


### SMS For U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-for-u-virtual-number/id6811483993)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SMS number | $10.90 | one-time |
| SMS number | $12.49 | one-time |
| SMS number | $15.90 | one-time |
| SMS number | $17.90 | one-time |
| SMS number | $20.49 | one-time |
| SMS number | $23.49 | one-time |
| SMS number | $26.49 | one-time |
| SMS number | $29.90 | one-time |
| SMS number | $33.49 | one-time |
| SMS number | $37.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GhostSIM free?

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

### Is SMS For U free?

SMS For U is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do GhostSIM or SMS For U have ads?

SMS For U shows ads; GhostSIM does not.

### Which is updated more often, GhostSIM or SMS For U?

GhostSIM ships an update every 11 days, and SMS For U every 2 days. Most recently, GhostSIM was updated on October 14, 2026 and SMS For U on October 5, 2026.

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