Comparison

Walc 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

Walc

Features
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WaLC Hyderabad is launching this app for people from all walks of life to volunteer & contribute in water conservation efforts in the city. Thousands of people from all walks of life are joining this effort to conserve water. Use WaLC to: *Volunteer with WaLC to create impact in saving our precious water. *Report an Issue related to water so that WaLC can take immediate Actions.

About

Virtual Number

Protect your personal phone number by using temporary virtual numbers for account verification on various platforms. Receive SMS codes instantly and keep your information safe from spam and unwanted contacts.

Highlights
  • Temporary virtual numbers
  • SMS code reception
  • Numbers from 150+ countries
  • Compatible with 500+ platforms
  • Instant SMS code delivery
  • Privacy protection
Features
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Stop giving out your real phone number. SMSVia lets you verify accounts on any platform using temporary virtual numbers, keeping your personal information safe from spam, data breaches, and unwanted contacts. Every time you sign up for a new service, you risk exposing your phone number to potential misuse. SMSVia eliminates that risk by giving you disposable numbers that receive real SMS codes, then disappear when you're done NUMBERS FROM 150+ COUNTRIES Access phone numbers from six continents. Whether you need a number from North America, Europe, Asia, South America, the Middle East, or Oceania, our inventory has you covered. Popular regions include the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Turkey, Russia, South Korea, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. COMPATIBLE WITH 500+ PLATFORMS Works seamlessly with all major services: Messaging: WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Line, WeChat, Viber, KakaoTalk Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, TikTok, Snapchat, LinkedIn Streaming: Netflix, Spotify, Disney+, YouTube Premium, Amazon Prime Dating: Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, Badoo Shopping: Amazon, eBay, AliExpress, Shopee, Lazada Finance: PayPal, Wise, Revolut, Cash App, Venmo Rideshare: Uber, Lyft, Bolt, DoorDash, Deliveroo Gaming: Steam, Epic Games, PlayStation, Xbox, Discord HOW IT WORKS Open SMSVia and browse 500+ supported services or search for the one you need. Choose a country that works best for your verification. Tap to receive your temporary number. It appears instantly and is ready to use. Go to the app or website requesting verification and enter the SMSVia number. Wait a few seconds. Your SMS code appears inside SMSVia with a notification. Copy the code, paste it into the other app, and finish your registration. PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY Keep your primary number for close contacts while using temporary numbers for one-time signups, free trials, newsletter subscriptions, and services you don't fully trust. WHAT SETS SMSVIA APART Speed matters. Verification codes arrive within seconds. No refreshing, no delays. Privacy first. Your actual phone number never touches third-party servers. No hardware needed. Forget buying extra SIM cards. Everything happens inside the app. Flexible payment. Subscribe weekly or monthly, or purchase credits once when you need them. Fresh numbers only. We rotate our inventory constantly. You get numbers with high success rates. Money-back guarantee. If a number doesn't receive the SMS within the allowed time, your credits return automatically. Credits last forever. Buy them today, use them next year. We never expire your balance. BUILT FOR GLOBAL USERS The app speaks 39 languages. The interface follows your system theme, switching between light and dark modes automatically. LEGAL NOTICE SMSVia is an independent service for SMS verification purposes. This application is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any third-party platform mentioned in this description. Users must comply with all applicable laws and terms of service of any platform they interact with. SMSVia is intended for legitimate verification purposes such as protecting personal privacy and managing online registrations. - Privacy: https://smsvia.app/privacy-policy.html - EULA: https://smsvia.app/eula.html

Screenshots

Walc3 screens
Virtual Number4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Walc at none against Virtual Number's 4. Walc also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price and device support 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 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Walc asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Walc versus Virtual Number: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWalcVirtual Number
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHYDERABAD METROPOLITAN WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE BOARDEpinko Teknoloji

In-app purchases

None

Walc

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Virtual Number

Subscriptions2
  • SMSVia Weekly Service$4.997 Days
  • SMSVia Monthly Service$19.991 Month
One-time2
  • SMSVia Credit Service$4.99
  • SMSVia Credit Service$19.99

Questions

Is Walc free?
Walc 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 Walc or Virtual Number have ads?
Virtual Number shows ads; Walc does not.

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