Comparison

Devyce vs Virtual Phone Number

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

Head to head
About

Devyce

Get a second UK mobile number on your existing phone for personal or business use. Manage calls and messages, set custom quiet hours, and keep your primary number private. Ideal for professionals, expats, and anyone needing a separate line.

Highlights
  • Second UK mobile number
  • Unlimited UK calls and messages
  • Separate Do Not Disturb hours
  • Port existing UK number
  • Business and personal use
Features
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Seamlessly manage your primary and second phone number all from a single phone. Whether you're in the UK or globetrotting, you can effortlessly maintain a UK mobile number connection. Your Phone's Second Number: Devyce offers a second UK mobile number directly on your current phone. Enjoy mobile number UK and landline connections, combined with the convenience of messaging apps. Whether you're looking to bring your existing number onboard or need another number, we've got you covered, no matter where you are in the world. Pivotal Features: - Calls and messages to UK mobiles and landlines. - Personalise your peace with separate Do Not Disturb hours. - Secure a fresh 07 UK mobile number. - Wish to retain your existing 07 UK mobile number? Contact us for easy porting! Devyce Users Spotlight: SMEs: Strengthen your business communication. Use a dedicated number for client interactions while keeping your private number separate. Seamlessly connect with customers, partners, and team members both locally and globally. Freelancers & Traders: Elevate professionalism with a second number. Wind down with your work number off post-hours, whilst staying reachable on your primary line. Online Merchants: Safeguard your privacy. No need to disclose your personal digits on digital marketplaces. Global Enterprises: Desiring a mobile touchpoint in the UK? Offer the mobile familiarity to your British clientele and partners, bridging distances like you're just next door. Expats: Transitioning abroad? Retain your existing UK mobile number and receive calls as though you never left. Reach out, and typically, your number will be operational by the next business day. Subscription Notice: Devyce operates on a subscription model. In-app subscription options are available. Following any trial period, a recurring billing cycle commences until the subscription is halted. For comprehensive terms, please refer to https://devyce.com/terms-conditions/.

About

Virtual Phone Number

Obtain new, compatible virtual phone numbers for WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business without needing extra SIM cards. Safeguard your privacy and enjoy anonymous communication with numbers from over 40 countries.

Highlights
  • Get virtual numbers for WhatsApp
  • Compatible with WhatsApp Business
  • Privacy protection
  • Temporary phone numbers
  • Numbers from 40+ countries
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Introducing WACode, the ultimate Virtual Number app! With WACode, you can effortlessly obtain brand-new phone numbers that seamlessly integrate with both WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business. Say goodbye to the hassle of ordering extra SIM cards or devices – WACode makes getting your virtual number a breeze. Why choose WACode? - Not all numbers are compatible with WhatsApp. Many numbers, particularly those from other virtual number providers, are blocked from using WhatsApp Business. WACode ensures compatibility and reliability. Fast and Reliable WhatsApp Virtual Number Service! With our WhatsApp Virtual Number application, you can instantly respond to messages from across the globe. Safeguard your privacy with your private virtual number and enjoy uninterrupted communication on WhatsApp. WACode is the premier virtual number app, offering users previously unused phone numbers guaranteed to work seamlessly with WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business. With WACode's temporary phone number feature, you can easily obtain a second phone number from over 40 countries, including the USA and UK numbers. Stay Secure with WhatsApp Fake Number! Bid farewell to worries about privacy. Protect your personal information with WhatsApp Fake Number. Ensure complete anonymity on WhatsApp with a virtual number acquired with just a single touch. Chat freely without ever revealing your real number. Get a Virtual Number in Seconds! Experience the freedom of using WhatsApp without constraints. Try WACode now and enjoy WhatsApp with ease! Our WhatsApp Virtual Number application stands out for its user-friendly interface and robust features. Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: – Payment will be charged by Apple at confirmation of purchase – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period – Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings – Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription By using the app, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://virtualnumber.store/privacy_wacode_virtual_number.html Trademark Notice This application is an independent application and is not affiliated with WhatsApp Inc. or Facebook Inc. in any way. The WhatsApp name, related trademarks, logos, and banners are trademarks of WhatsApp Inc. or related organizations. All mentioned trademarks, product names, and company names or logos are the property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

Devyce4 screens
Virtual Phone Number4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Virtual Phone Number at free with in-app purchases against Devyce's subscription. Virtual Phone Number also leads on ratings volume (132 vs 22) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). Devyce's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and rating (4.3 vs 4.1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Devyce sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Virtual Phone Number sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Devyce holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Phone Number has 132 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 64% and 65% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Devyce ships an update every 2 weeks, Virtual Phone Number every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Devyce versus Virtual Phone Number: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevyceVirtual Phone Number
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (22 ratings) — better4.1 (132 ratings)
Positive reviews64.4% of reviews64.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22132 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDEVYCE LIMITEDFREE VIRTUAL NUMBER

Customer experience

Devyce

All ratings22 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive64.4%
Neutral8.9%
Negative26.7%

Virtual Phone Number

All ratings132 ratings
Positive78.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative20.5%
Written reviews150 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative34.0%

Bugs and requests

Devyce

Reported bugs

69 issues
  • Calls drop out
  • Messages delayed or not received
  • App is buggy and temperamental
  • Poor audio quality on calls
  • Difficult to clear notifications
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  • App crashes/freezes
  • Calls not coming through
  • Contacts disappear
  • Push notifications unreliable
  • Calls fail to connect or are one-sided
  • No ringing on Apple Watch
  • Messages received late
  • Unbearable bugs
  • Intercepts/alters messages
  • Low audio quality
  • Almost useless
  • Glitchy
  • Limits texts daily
  • Charged without authorization
  • Voicemails don't arrive
  • Drops calls
  • Freezing, collapsing, needs restart
  • Lost ported number
  • Slow to use
  • Doesn't have contacts
  • Can't copy and paste numbers
  • Notifications/badges don't show
  • Rarely rings
  • Working hours reset
  • Dropped calls without reason
  • No button to answer calls
  • Notifications don't clear
  • Subscription issues after update
  • Second number not working
  • App unresponsive
  • Can't answer/make calls
  • Can't see texts
  • App stuck on iPhone
  • Help desk unresponsive
  • Caller ID issues
  • Notifying of calls/texts
  • CallKit integration missing
  • CarPlay integration missing
  • No notification of calls or texts
  • Charging for non-working service
  • iMessage/FaceTime issues
  • MMS not supported
  • SMS link color issue
  • Can't archive/delete conversations easily
  • Crashes frequently
  • Notification badge inaccurate
  • Deleting messages/voicemails problematic
  • Phone doesn't ring
  • Sender field incorrect
  • Speaker function doesn't work
  • Unread texts not bold
  • Dialling issues
  • Cannot copy numbers from websites
  • Calls breaking up
  • People can't hear conversation
  • Calls not ringing
  • Waste of money
  • UX clunky
  • Cannot send/receive photos via SMS
  • Contacts default to app profile
  • Slow UX
  • Cannot forward/copy SMS
  • Calls from Skype numbers not going through
  • Missed payment cancels number

Requested features

32 requests
  • Ability to send photos over the app
  • Dial pad with letters
  • Dark mode option
  • Block nuisance callers
  • CallKit integration
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  • CarPlay integration
  • Add France support
  • More numbers available on the same app
  • Sync contacts
  • Copy numbers from websites
  • Forward or copy SMS
  • MMS support
  • iMessage and FaceTime workaround
  • Improve SMS link color visibility
  • Archive or delete conversations easily
  • Add letters to dial pad
  • Option to block nuisance callers
  • Improve contact management
  • Add dual SIM support for eSIM
  • Improve notification badges
  • Add swipe to delete functionality
  • Support for sending MMS messages
  • Improve sender field accuracy
  • Fix speaker function
  • Make unread texts bold
  • Improve dialling functionality
  • Enable copying numbers from websites
  • Add support for additional numbers
  • Improve UX for text message opening
  • Improve UX for contact management
  • Improve UX for message deletion
  • Support for texting to non-UK numbers

Virtual Phone Number

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Devyce

Subscriptions2
  • Devyce Solo Monthly (No Trial)$8.991 Month
  • Devyce Solo Monthly$14.991 Month
2 purchases

Virtual Phone Number

Subscriptions1
  • Virtual Number for WhatsApp$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • Virtual Number for WhatsApp2 variants$9.99

Questions

Is Devyce free?
Devyce is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Virtual Phone Number free?
Virtual Phone Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Devyce or Virtual Phone Number?
Devyce is rated higher. Devyce averages 4.3 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Virtual Phone Number averages 4.1 from 132 ratings.
Do Devyce or Virtual Phone Number have ads?
Neither Devyce nor Virtual Phone Number shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Devyce or Virtual Phone Number?
Devyce ships an update every 2 weeks, and Virtual Phone Number every 3 months. Most recently, Devyce was updated on October 16, 2026 and Virtual Phone Number on October 14, 2026.

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