Comparison

SwitchboardFREE vs Devyce

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

Head to head
About

SwitchboardFREE

This app provides a virtual receptionist service, offering a free 084 number to route calls to multiple UK landlines or mobiles. Features include call queuing, missed call alerts via email/SMS, and an easy answer phone function.

Highlights
  • Free 084 number
  • Call forwarding to multiple locations
  • Call queuing
  • Missed call alerts (email/SMS)
  • Voicemail to email
  • Follow Me feature with location-based routing
  • Line identification (whisper)
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***** Top 20 FREE Business App!!!! ***** Never miss a call again with the app for the UK best selling Virtual Receptionist SwitchboardFREE. Utilising an innovative and user friendly interface which allows full control over standard and now also advanced features. Now featuring our innovative new 'Follow Me' feature. Simply add a location of interest (e.g, office, home), and provide a number you'd like us to redirect to when you arrive. Your iPhone will update us when you enter or exit the location and we will redirect your calls to the number you specified or to your mobile if you are on the road. All of this is done automatically! Get a FREE 084 number to route to any UK landline. Never miss a call again. Front your web pages, business card and adverts with a free 084 phone number connected to a powerful call manager which re-directs your calls to up to 5 separate locations. All UK landline re-directs are free with redirects to mobile phones at just 12p per minute plus VAT, paid for via pre-payment if required. With over 24,000 UK business and homeworkers already enjoying this powerful and free application, why not empower your business or organisation today! Call queuing for your business ---------- If you have limited lines into your office, we will queue the callers and put them through to you as soon as a line becomes free. Your customer will never hear the engaged tone again! No maintenance and no licensing fees ---------- We maintain the service at no cost to you. We also cover the performing rights expense, another cost saving. Missed call alert - Email and SMS ---------- Once a customer calls your number, we record the inbound CLI (The caller's phone number) when available; Should a customer hang up when they are on hold we will send their phone number to your email address in seconds so you can call them back. Easy answer phone ---------- If the caller has been on hold for more than two minutes, or your number calls out of hours, we give them the option to leave a voicemail. Once they have completed the message, we email it to you in seconds. This feature is so much better than an old-fashioned answer phone. Instantly re-routes your calls ---------- If you move offices permanently, or just for a day or a week or even an hour, you can re-route all your calls to the new office. This can be done via a simple web page instantly! In a disaster recovery situation you can re-route to an alternate location in seconds and continue to conduct business. Line Identification Option (whisper) ---------- Each number you obtain can be configured for a different purpose e.g. sales, admin, support etc. When you answer the call you will hear a short message which will identify the call. This allows you to personalise the way in which you greet each caller. Whether you operate more than one company from a single office or have home workers who need to identify between personal and business calls, this function will become invaluable to you! No cost to your business ---------- There is no set up fee or rental fee for this product. There is no increase in your phone charges or your phone bill. It is 100% free for businesses, sole traders or home workers based in the UK that have less than 50 employees. Choose your own "On Hold" music ---------- While your callers are waiting to be connected they are played "On Hold" music. You can choose what genre of music your customers get to hear from over 15 different choices currently available. Set open and close times ---------- When callers phone outside your normal opening hours, the call is recorded and sent via a missed call alert to your email, ensuring you never miss an opportunity. Customize your introduction and out of hours message ---------- The system allows you to quickly record a customer introduction or an out of hours message that reflects your opening times and or emergency contact number.

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 unlimited 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: - Unlimited 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/.

Screenshots

SwitchboardFREE4 screens
Devyce4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SwitchboardFREE at none against Devyce's 2. SwitchboardFREE also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 64%). Devyce's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 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. Devyce sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. SwitchboardFREE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwitchboardFREE ships an update every 7 months, Devyce fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SwitchboardFREE versus Devyce: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwitchboardFREEDevyce
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews — better64.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—22 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiquid11 LtdDEVYCE LIMITED

Customer experience

SwitchboardFREE

Written reviews23 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral13.0%
Negative13.0%

Devyce

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

Bugs and requests

SwitchboardFREE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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
Show 64 more
  • 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

In-app purchases

None

SwitchboardFREE

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Devyce

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

Questions

Is SwitchboardFREE free?
SwitchboardFREE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Devyce free?
Devyce is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SwitchboardFREE or Devyce have ads?
Neither SwitchboardFREE nor Devyce shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SwitchboardFREE or Devyce?
SwitchboardFREE ships an update every 7 months, and Devyce fortnightly. Most recently, SwitchboardFREE was updated on June 5, 2026 and Devyce on September 21, 2026.

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