# Devyce vs Virtual Number for SMS Verify

The clearest difference is monetization model: Virtual Number for SMS Verify at free with in-app purchases against Devyce's subscription. Virtual Number for SMS Verify also leads on ratings volume (210 vs 22). Devyce's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Devyce sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Virtual Number for SMS Verify sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Devyce holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Number for SMS Verify has 210 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Devyce's written reviews are positive against 57% of Virtual Number for SMS Verify's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Devyce | Virtual Number for SMS Verify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devyce-2nd-number-app/id1504660924/reviews)** | [4.0 (210 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-number-for-sms-verify/id6462874411/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **210** |
| Positive reviews | **64.4% of reviews** | 56.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 71 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DEVYCE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504660923) | [Canfer Beyazal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459351658) |

## What reviewers say

### Devyce

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devyce-2nd-number-app/id1504660924)

This app provides a secondary UK mobile number on your existing smartphone, allowing you to separate personal and business communications. It supports calls and messages to UK mobiles and landlines, with options to port your existing number or secure a new one.

**Highlights:** Secondary UK mobile number, Calls and messages to UK mobiles/landlines, Separate Do Not Disturb hours, Port existing UK number, Secure new 07 UK number, Business communication tool

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Devyce Solo Monthly (No Trial) | $8.99 | per month |
| Devyce Solo Monthly | $14.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Keeps UK number overseas
- 👍 Low cost service
- 👍 Seamless porting process
- 👍 Good for OTPs/verifications
- 👍 Reliable for SMS

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Calls drop out frequently
- 🐛 Messages/notifications delayed or not received
- 🐛 App is buggy and temperamental
- 🐛 Poor audio quality on calls
- 🐛 Difficult to clear notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Calls drop out
- Messages delayed or not received
- App is buggy and temperamental
- Poor audio quality on calls
- Difficult to clear notifications

**Requested features**

- Ability to send photos over the app
- Dial pad with letters
- Dark mode option
- Block nuisance callers
- CallKit integration


### Virtual Number for SMS Verify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-number-for-sms-verify/id6462874411)

Obtain a temporary virtual phone number from over 40 countries, including the USA and UK, to use with social accounts like WhatsApp. Protect your privacy by not sharing your real number and enjoy anonymity.

**Highlights:** Virtual phone numbers, SMS verification, WhatsApp compatible, WhatsApp Business compatible, 40+ countries available, Privacy protection, Anonymity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Virtual Number for WhatsApp | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Virtual Number 1 | $9.99 | per month |
| Virtual Number Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Virtual Number WhatsApp | $9.99 | one-time |
| Real Virtual Number | $12.99 | one-time |
| Virtual Number WhatsApp | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent performance
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💯 Great app overall
- 😊 Satisfying user experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💰 Overpriced services
- 🔒 Security concerns
- 🚫 Unreliable service

**Reported bugs**

- Verification codes not received
- Purchased numbers not delivered
- Repeated charges without service

**Requested features**

- Improved customer support
- More payment options
- Wider selection of phone numbers
- Ability to choose phone number


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Devyce free?

Devyce is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Virtual Number for SMS Verify free?

Virtual Number for SMS Verify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Devyce or Virtual Number for SMS Verify?

Devyce is rated higher. Devyce averages 4.3 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Virtual Number for SMS Verify averages 4.0 from 210 ratings.

### Do Devyce or Virtual Number for SMS Verify have ads?

Neither Devyce nor Virtual Number for SMS Verify shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Devyce or Virtual Number for SMS Verify?

Devyce ships an update every 2 weeks, and Virtual Number for SMS Verify every 2 weeks. Most recently, Devyce was updated on November 7, 2026 and Virtual Number for SMS Verify on November 3, 2026.

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