# VirtualBarter vs Private

The clearest difference is rating: Private at 4.4 against VirtualBarter's 3.5. Private also leads on ratings volume (70 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). VirtualBarter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. VirtualBarter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Private holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private has 70 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | VirtualBarter | Private |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtualbarter/id517671385/reviews) | **[4.4 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-second-phone-number/id6757748190/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **70** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 73 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Intertrade Capital Group, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/517671388) | [TECH MORE AI LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850884253) |

## What reviewers say

### VirtualBarter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtualbarter/id517671385)

Facilitate trades, discover nearby members and merchants, and manage your account on the go. This app provides a global marketplace for trade offers and a searchable member directory for products and services.

**Highlights:** GPS enabled map for nearby members, Account balance information, Marketplace offer display, Mobile transaction posting via QR code, Member directory search, Global trade marketplace access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Private

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-second-phone-number/id6757748190)

Obtain a reliable virtual phone number for calls and texts without needing an extra device or SIM card. Keep your personal number private while managing work, business, or online communications separately. Offers a clean interface for enhanced privacy and convenience.

**Highlights:** Get a second phone number in minutes, Send and receive SMS messages, Make and receive phone calls, Keep personal number private, Multiple phone number options, Fast setup, no extra hardware, Clean and simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VirtualBarter free?

VirtualBarter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Private free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VirtualBarter or Private?

Private is rated higher. VirtualBarter averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Private averages 4.4 from 70 ratings.

### Do VirtualBarter or Private have ads?

Neither VirtualBarter nor Private shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*