# Virtual SIM

> Real mobile numbers, great rates, instant activation.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.virtualsimapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.virtualsimapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.virtualsimapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Procescom d.o.o
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 6,014,824
- **Rating:** 3.90 / 5 (20,492 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.2.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-01
- **First published:** 2014-06-12
- **Publisher country:** RS
- **Size:** 64 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.virtualsimapp)
- **Website:** [https://www.virtualsimapp.com](https://www.virtualsimapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://virtualsimapp.com/privacy](http://virtualsimapp.com/privacy)

## Description

Your own mobile number from selected countries. Get a real mobile or landline number from the US or UK to call or text as a local, no matter where you are. Virtual SIM keeps you connected with anyone, anytime, anywhere.

How it works and what you get: monthly number rental with no long-term commitments (cancel anytime). Real numbers from US/UK, ultra-low rates to 120+ countries (from $0.04/min), free app-to-app calls and chat, push notifications, per-number privacy controls (availability, busy, offline), and a 100% ad-free experience. Need help? Email support@virtualsimapp.com for assistance.

## Rankings

- #21,030 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `com.virtualsimapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Mixed reviews: several users praise easy onboarding, reliability, and ad-free experience, with some considering it the best app. However, recurrent complaints focus on unusable/unavailable numbers (especially for WhatsApp/Telegram), numbers that are landlines or banned, verification failures, and poor support/refund handling, leading to distrust and perceived scams.

### Pros

- Easy onboarding and user-friendly interface.
- Reliable, fast, and consistent performance with high uptime and instant message delivery; strong verification support.
- No ads for a clean user experience.
- 3-day free trial available before purchasing.
- Positive overall sentiment; many users consider it their favorite app.

### Cons

- WhatsApp and Telegram verification often not supported; numbers are unusable for these apps; some numbers shown as invalid.
- Purchased numbers are frequently unusable or unavailable (landlines, numbers banned on Telegram) leading to wasted money.
- Poor or unresponsive customer support and refund handling; money deducted with little to no reply.
- SMS/verification codes not reliably received and notification delivery issues.
- Some users perceive the app as a scam or low value due to failures and refund problems.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.virtualsimapp)