Comparison

Virtual Line vs WordLock

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

WordLock

Features
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WordLock helps you start your morning with a word puzzle before opening distracting apps. Choose your shielded apps, set your morning window, and use your daily puzzle as a simple pause before the scroll. It is not a blocker for the sake of blocking. It is a small reset for your morning routine. HOW IT WORKS — Open a shielded app during your chosen window — WordLock reminds you to complete your daily word puzzle first — Tap through to your puzzle — Share your result to unlock your apps A quick puzzle. A small mental win. Then your apps are back. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer: WordLock is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The New York Times or Wordle.

Screenshots

Virtual Line4 screens
WordLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virtual Line at none against WordLock's 1. WordLock's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 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. WordLock sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Virtual Line asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Virtual Line ships an update every 8 months, WordLock monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Virtual Line versus WordLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtual LineWordLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (50 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings50 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBuzz Networks Ltd (Connect)Fawqah

In-app purchases

None

Virtual Line

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

WordLock

Subscriptions1
  • WordLock Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Virtual Line free?
Virtual Line is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WordLock free?
WordLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Virtual Line or WordLock have ads?
Neither Virtual Line nor WordLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Virtual Line or WordLock?
Virtual Line ships an update every 8 months, and WordLock monthly. Most recently, Virtual Line was updated on October 26, 2026 and WordLock on October 25, 2026.

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