Comparison

Loading Automation vs Virtual Number

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

Head to head
About

Loading Automation

Features
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To scan a QR code simply open the app, click the Scan QR Code button, and you’re done! There is no need to take a photo or press a button. The app will automatically recognize any code your camera is pointing at. And it will redirect

About

Virtual Number

Receive SMS verification codes using temporary, global phone numbers without revealing your personal number. Protect your privacy when signing up for online services.

Highlights
  • Receive SMS verification codes
  • Temporary virtual phone numbers
  • Global number selection
  • Privacy protection
  • No physical SIM required
  • Fast SMS reception
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Virtual Number – SMS Verify Virtual Number allows you to receive SMS messages using temporary phone numbers directly from the app. Protect your personal phone number when accessing online services by using a secondary virtual number. Key Features Privacy Protection Use a virtual number instead of sharing your personal phone number with online services. Global Numbers Access phone numbers from multiple countries to receive SMS verification messages. Fast SMS Reception Receive SMS messages quickly and view them instantly inside the app. No Physical SIM Required All numbers work through the internet, so there is no need for an additional SIM card. Simple and Convenient Choose a number and start receiving SMS messages in just a few taps. How It Works * Download and install the Virtual Number app. * Choose a country and available number. * Use the number when a service requests phone verification. * View received SMS messages directly in the app. When to Use Virtual Number • Protect your personal phone number when using online services • Receive SMS messages while traveling • Use a secondary number for online communication Download Virtual Number today and manage SMS messages conveniently with virtual phone numbers. Terms of Use (EULA) : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy : https://unfolddroid.blogspot.com/2024/12/virtual-number-privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Loading Automation2 screens
Virtual Number4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Loading Automation at none against Virtual Number's 4. Virtual Number's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 53 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Virtual Number sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Loading Automation asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loading Automation ships an update every 53 months, Virtual Number every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Loading Automation versus Virtual Number: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoading AutomationVirtual Number
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.5 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 53 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBluetone MediaPiyumie Weeraman

In-app purchases

None

Loading Automation

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Virtual Number

One-time4
  • 0.1 Credits$0.39
  • 0.3 Credits$0.99
  • 0.6 Credits$1.99
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  • 1.2 Credits$3.99

Questions

Is Loading Automation free?
Loading Automation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Virtual Number free?
Virtual Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Loading Automation or Virtual Number have ads?
Neither Loading Automation nor Virtual Number shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loading Automation or Virtual Number?
Loading Automation ships an update every 53 months, and Virtual Number every 2 months. Most recently, Loading Automation was updated on November 2, 2026 and Virtual Number on October 30, 2026.

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