Virtual Line vs 1
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Virtual Line
This app provides a business-quality mobile VoIP solution, allowing users to make high-quality calls over Wi-Fi or cellular data. It's ideal for avoiding roaming charges and offers free user-to-user calls. Users can also get UK landline numbers for inbound calls or port existing numbers.
- Mobile VoIP solution
- High-quality calls over Wi-Fi/3G/4G
- Avoid roaming charges
- Free user-to-user calls
- Inbound UK landline numbers
- Number porting
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“Virtual Landline” is a business quality Mobile VoIP solution from Buzz Connect that allows you to make high quality calls from your smartphone or tablet using a Wi-Fi or 3G/4G data connection. Used as a means of avoiding roaming charges away from home, users can experience big savings with calls back to the UK! User to user calls are free. Why not choose one of our UK landline numbers for inbound calls, or even port your home/office number to make a fully integrated mobile solution?” ***VOIP OVER 3G/4G - IMPORTANT NOTICE - PLEASE READ*** Be aware that some mobile network operators prohibit or restrict the use of VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) over their network. They may prohibit the use of VoIP over their network or impose additional fees and/or charges when using VoIP over their network. By using Virtual Landline for iOS over 3G/4G, you agree to familiarize yourself with and abide by any restrictions your cellular carrier imposes and agree that Buzz Networks Ltd will not be held liable for any charges, fees or liability imposed by your carrier for using Virtual Landline for iOS over their 3G/4G network.
1
This communication app allows users to make free calls and send texts to other users of the platform. It also supports free file sharing and offers HD voice and video capabilities. Push notifications ensure you never miss a message or call.
- Free calling between app users
- Free texting
- Free file sharing
- HD voice and video support
- Push notifications
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1-VoIP's accompanying softphone app to the 1-VoIP platform. A SIP softphone app that supports push notifications, HD voice and video, and more. • Free calling between app users • Free texting • Free file sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Virtual Line at 4.6 against 1's 4.2. Virtual Line also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 31%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Virtual Line holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 130 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Virtual Line's written reviews are positive against 31% of 1's.
Virtual Line ships an update every 8 months, 1 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Virtual Line | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (49 ratings) — better | 4.2 (130 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews — better | 30.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 49 | 130 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Buzz Networks Ltd (Connect) | 1-VoIP Enhanced Services, LLC |
Customer experience
Virtual Line
1
In-app purchases
Virtual Line
No in-app purchases
1
No in-app purchases
