Comparison

VirtualSIM vs iSources

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

Head to head
About

VirtualSIM

Instantly rent a US or international phone number without needing a physical SIM card. Use it to make calls, send messages, and register for apps and services globally. Enjoy affordable communication with no hidden fees.

Highlights
  • Rent US and international numbers
  • No physical SIM card required
  • Register for apps and services
  • Affordable international calls and SMS
  • Use personal number as Caller ID
Features
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Rent a US or EU phone number instantly and start making calls and sending messages — no SIM card required. Need a number from another country? We’ve got you covered with global options. • Rent International Numbers: Get a US or EU number. • No Extra SIM Needed: Use multiple numbers on one device — no second phone or SIM required. • **OTP registration codes for apps and services not guaranteed to work • Call & Message Affordably: Enjoy low-cost international calls and SMS without hidden fees. • Use Your Own Number: Verify your personal number to use it as your Caller ID for calls and messages. Stay connected globally—download VirtualSIM today! Terms and conditions: https://www.virtualsimapp.com/virtualsim/terms_and_conditions.html

About

iSources

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iSources brings all your favorite news sources together in one beautifully designed app.  Whether you follow international headlines, tech blogs, or local news in English & Hebrew. iSources delivers a seamless reading experience tailored to you. **AGGREGATE NEWS FROM ANYWHERE** Add any website or RSS feed to build your personalized news hub. iSources automatically detects the best way to fetch articles—whether through RSS or smart web scraping—so you get content from virtually any source. **BUILT FOR MULTILINGUAL READERS** Full right-to-left support for Hebrew and Arabic content. Text alignment, layouts, and toolbar positions adapt automatically based on article language, ensuring a natural reading experience in any direction. **HOME SCREEN WIDGETS** Stay informed at a glance with configurable widgets. Choose your size, select which sources to display, and tap to jump directly into any article. **READ OFFLINE** Articles are cached automatically so you can read during your commute, on flights, or anywhere without internet access. **POWERFUL ORGANIZATION** • Filter by Unread, Bookmarked, or Today's articles • Search across titles, content, and sources • Exclude unwanted categories per source • Bookmark articles to read later **FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE** • Light, Dark, or Auto theme • Adjustable font sizes (12-28pt) • Configurable article limits per source • Auto-delete old articles to manage storage **CURATED SOURCE LIBRARY** Get started quickly with pre-configured sources across categories: US News, World News, Technology, Business, Sports, and more. Add The Guardian, NY Times, BBC, and other major outlets with one tap. Your news. Your sources. Your rules.

Screenshots

VirtualSIM4 screens
iSources4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iSources at none against VirtualSIM's 15. VirtualSIM's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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. VirtualSIM sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iSources asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VirtualSIM ships an update every 4 days, iSources every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VirtualSIM versus iSources: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtualSIMiSources
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (80 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings80 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB5 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperProcescomAPPLOAD LLC (NJ)

Bugs and requests

VirtualSIM

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • Numbers not working
  • Cannot send/receive SMS
  • Cannot make/receive calls
  • Connection errors
  • App crashing
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  • Verification codes not received
  • Numbers banned for WhatsApp
  • Free trial issues
  • Push notifications not working
  • In-app purchases not credited
  • App doesn't work with WhatsApp
  • Audio issues (both parties can't hear)
  • Free trial not given
  • SMS only partially received
  • App crashes on calls
  • Numbers not working for registration
  • No notifications for incoming calls on iOS
  • Keyboard errors
  • App crashes on call attempts
  • No internet connection message for messages
  • Cannot initiate calls or receive SMS
  • App crashes, not working in messages
  • App crashes during calls
  • Cannot open app on iPod

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more countries (Spain, Netherlands, Ireland)
  • Add call forwarding
  • Fix country code selection
  • Add Russian language support

iSources

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

VirtualSIM

Subscriptions6
  • US phone number3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • 1 US Number$2.991 Month
  • 1 EU Number$4.991 Month
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  • 2 US Numbers$5.991 Month
  • 1 UK number$5.991 Month
  • 3 US Numbers$8.991 Month
One-time7
  • 1 credit pack$1.99
  • Virtual Sim 1 Month Subscription$1.99
  • 1 Month Virtual Number Subscription3 variants$4.99
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  • 5 credits pack$5.99
  • 10 credits pack$10.99
  • 20 credits pack$21.99
  • 1 Month Virtual Number Subscription$21.99
None

iSources

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VirtualSIM free?
VirtualSIM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iSources free?
iSources is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VirtualSIM or iSources have ads?
Neither VirtualSIM nor iSources shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VirtualSIM or iSources?
VirtualSIM ships an update every 4 days, and iSources every 3 weeks. Most recently, VirtualSIM was updated on October 16, 2026 and iSources on October 10, 2026.

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