# SimCode - Virtual Number SMS

> Receive secure SMS verifications with temporary numbers and protect your privacy

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.simcode.virtualnumbers?hl=ko](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.simcode.virtualnumbers?hl=ko)

## Overview

- **ID:** `app.simcode.virtualnumbers`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Ti Media
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 379,451
- **Rating:** 4.87 / 5 (21,895 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2025-03-09
- **First published:** 2024-11-24
- **Size:** 28 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-07-23
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.simcode.virtualnumbers)
- **Website:** [https://simcode.app](https://simcode.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://simcode.app/privacy-policy/](https://simcode.app/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**SimCode – Secure SMS Verification with Temporary Numbers**

SimCode offers instant virtual phone numbers to receive SMS verifications without exposing your real number. This Chrome extension helps protect your privacy by providing disposable second numbers, ideal for verifying accounts on social media, apps, and websites with ease and security.

**Key Features:**
- Instant disposable number generation
- Receive SMS from any online platform
- Safeguard your personal number from spam
- Transparent pay-per-use pricing with automatic refunds if no SMS is received

**How to Use SimCode:**
1. Choose your country and the online service
2. Get a virtual number and activate it
3. Use the number for SMS verification
4. Receive SMS within 20 minutes or get a refund

SimCode supports essential services like WhatsApp, Telegram, Netflix, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tinder, TikTok, Cash App, and Pof.com, making it your go-to tool for secure and hassle-free SMS verification.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `app.simcode.virtualnumbers.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

SimCode - Virtual Number SMS is praised for its ease of use, reliability, and usefulness in receiving verification codes across multiple platforms. Users appreciate its functionality, especially when abroad. However, some experience issues receiving codes from specific services and express concerns about the app's payment model, wishing for free or ad-supported options. Overall, the app delivers on its promises with positive feedback from a majority of users.

### Pros

- Easy to use and user-friendly interface
- Useful for receiving verification codes and SMS
- Reliable and efficient service
- Suitable for users in different countries
- Generally positive user experience and satisfaction

### Cons

- Some users did not receive verification codes for certain services (e.g., Douyin/TikTok)
- The app requires payment or credits to use, which some users find inconvenient
- Lack of a free version or an ad-supported option to earn credits

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.simcode.virtualnumbers?hl=ko)