Ring4 vs Virtual Number
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ring4
Create a private second phone line for texting and calling without using your personal number. Ideal for online selling, dating, or business, it offers features like call recording and local area codes. Avoid roaming charges by calling over Wi-Fi.
- Multiple private phone lines
- Call recording
- Local area codes
- Private video calling
- Voicemail
- Block unwanted calls
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Start texting and calling on your new private line. Built for people looking for privacy, a local number, and separation between personal and public life. No carrier plan needed. Ring4 can be used like a prepaid phone card. Text, picture message, and call anywhere in the US, Canada, and UK. Avoid using your Cell phone minutes like other apps. Call and text over Wi-Fi to eliminate roaming charges when travelling. Connect a local eSIM and use your Ring4 number anywhere you have cellular data service. Add private video calling, call recording, voicemail, local area codes, and much more – MULTIPLE PHONE LINES: Set up a number for personal, business, and online selling. CALL RECORDING: Start recording on any line and RARE AREA CODES: San Francisco (415), New York (212), Los Angeles (310). What’s the best way to look like a local? Get a rare number that others can’t. Shhhh… VIDEO CALLS: Start video calls when selling online with a one-time link. Great for online selling or sharing a real estate property tour. PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY: Do you trust loyalty programs to not sell your number? You shouldn’t. Receive verification codes (2FA) and promotional messages for your favorite brands with a private second line. BLOCK CALLS: If you're done with your temporary line, or someone is bothering you, simply delete it and grab a new one. No trip to the store, questions from the salesperson, one click, and you're done. VOICEMAIL: Stay professional with a greeting that matches your private second line's purpose. SAVE CELL MINUTES & DATA: Ring4 does *NOT* use your cell phone minutes for calling, like some other apps. Connect to WiFi to make VoIP calls wherever you are. – WHY USE a 2nd PRIVATE PHONE NUMBER? -- ONLINE DATING: Use a second number to text and call without sharing your real cell phone. RENTING: Message tenants, renters, and landlords. Share a room for rent online using a private number, keeping your personal cell phone number confidential. SELLING ONLINE: Keep your cell phone off public listings by texting buyers from a second line you can silence or replace. MARKETPLACE LISTING: Never give your real cell phone number out online. LOYALTY PROGRAMS: Stop loyalty programs from selling your personal cell phone. Signup for online services with your new 2nd line. BUSINESS: Rule #1 of starting a business. Never give out your personal cell phone, and definitely do not put it on your website. This can never be undone, get a 2nd number today for your new idea, your new business before it’s too late. – NO CONTRACTS: Start with a new US or UK temporary number for 7-days. Add a monthly subscription to keep the number forever. (fair use limits apply) FREE INBOUND TEXTS & CALLING: Inbound calls and texts are always free. TRANSPARENT PRICING: Subscriptions unlock 3,000 text messages and calls a month. (counted daily) • 5 credits to start calling in the US or internationally • 5 credits to start a video meeting • 1 credit to send a text message – IMPORTANT: Emergency calls and texts to 911 are not supported. Texts to/from short codes might not always be supported. The trial may include free usage and is intended for one-time use. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled 24 hours in advance and may be managed by the user in Account Settings after purchase. THE FINE PRINT: Terms of use: https://www.ring4.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.ring4.com/privacy-policy – Looking for more than 3 numbers or higher text and calling plans, visit ring4.com/business to learn about our team plans.
Virtual Number
Easily add a second phone number to your device without a new SIM card. Make unlimited calls and send texts globally over the internet. Protect your privacy and manage work-life balance with a dedicated line.
- Rent a second number instantly
- Global connectivity for calls and texts
- Manage multiple numbers on one device
- Call blocking and spam protection
- Custom voicemail and auto-replies
- Automatic call recording
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GET A SECOND NUMBER FOR CALLS AND TEXTS ANYWHERE --- Looking for an easy and affordable way to separate your personal and professional life? With DUOLINE, you can instantly add a second phone number to your device without the hassle of changing SIM cards. Make unlimited calls over the Internet to mobile and landline numbers, send SMS, MMS, and more — all while enjoying global connectivity at incredibly low rates. --- Why Choose DUOLINE? Easily switch between your primary number and an additional line that protects your privacy in any situation. Perfect for business professionals, freelancers, online sellers, travelers, and anyone seeking extra privacy. Whether you’re meeting new clients, managing side projects, or staying in touch with family and friends abroad, DUOLINE keeps your real number safe and secure. --- Stay Connected and in Control! Choose a local area code to establish a local presence, use spam blocking to avoid unwanted calls, and never miss a message with built-in voicemail. This app lets you separate work and personal communication, save on international calls, and stay connected — all in one place. Take control of your communication with convenience and security. Download DUOLINE today and experience true flexibility in managing calls and texts! --- Key Features --- ► Instantly rent a second number: Choose a local number in the US, UK, Canada, or Israel — no additional SIM card required. ► Global connectivity: Make unlimited international calls and send SMS/MMS worldwide over the Internet — stay connected from anywhere, even without a mobile plan. ► Multiple numbers, one device: Get and manage multiple numbers on a single device for work, dating, social media, or personal use. ► Call blocking and spam protection: Block unwanted numbers to keep your communication clean and focus on important contacts. ► Do Not Disturb mode: Control your availability to ensure your personal time stays personal. ► Automatic call recording: Record calls with a single tap to save important conversations for easy playback anytime. ► Custom voicemail and auto-replies: Personalize each number with a custom voicemail greeting or set automated replies for missed messages. ► Easy setup and multiple lines: Seamlessly manage multiple numbers for various purposes — all from one device. --- Benefits --- ► Enhanced privacy for online activity: Perfect for dating, business, and e-commerce — protect your personal number and avoid spam. ► Simplified work-life balance: Separate personal and business contacts, notifications, and messages for organized communication. ► Freedom from roaming fees: Call and text over Wi-Fi anywhere in the world, avoiding costly roaming charges abroad. ► Cost-effective communication solution: Enjoy affordable rates on international calls and SMS with no hidden fees or long-term contracts. ► Ideal for frequent travelers: Stay connected to your home contacts even abroad with crystal-clear Internet calls. ► Perfect for businesses and entrepreneurs: Add a professional touch with custom voicemail greetings, call recordings, and scheduled responses. ► Instant access with no commitments: Rent numbers for short-term use or keep them long-term, easily adapting to personal and professional needs. The service is strictly prohibited for sending pranks, offensive, or anonymous messages. The recipient of your message will not know who you are (unless you decide to tell them), but if these terms are violated, your device may be blocked, and your identity disclosed to appropriate authorities. This service is not intended for emergency calls, such as 911. Questions? Feedback? Reach us by email at apple@auxilin.com. Privacy Policy: https://auxilin.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://auxilin.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Virtual Number at 4.6 against Ring4's 4.4. Virtual Number also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 57%). Ring4's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 411) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Ring4 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Virtual Number sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Virtual Number holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ring4 has 2.9K ratings behind it against 411, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Ring4's written reviews are positive against 71% of Virtual Number's.
Ring4 ships an update monthly, Virtual Number every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ring4 | Virtual Number |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (2.9K ratings) | 4.6 (411 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews | 70.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K — better | 411 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ring4, LLC | Auxilin LLC |
Customer experience
Ring4
Virtual Number
Bugs and requests
Ring4
Reported bugs
4 issues- Accounts being limited or disabled for no reason
- Credits not being properly credited
- Inability to generate new numbers
- Frequent app crashes and service interruptions
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to port numbers away from the app
- Improve text messaging functionality
- Provide a free trial period
Virtual Number
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ring4
- Unlimited Talk & Text for French Mobile Phone Number - Line #1$9.991 Month
- Unlimited Talk & Text for English Mobile Phone Number - Line #1$9.991 Month
- Unlimited Talk & Text for US/CA Number - Line #1$9.991 Month
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- Unlimited Talk & Text for US/CA Number - Line #2$9.991 Month
- Unlimited Talk & Text for US/CA Number - Line #3$9.991 Month
- Unlimited Talk & Text for US/CA Selected Number - Line #1$14.991 Month
- Package of 10 credits$0.99
- Package of 40 credits$3.99
- Package of 100 credits$8.99
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- Package of 250 credits$19.99
Virtual Number
- Weekly Access$9.997 Days
- Second Phone Number3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Second Phone Number$11.997 Days
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- Monthly One Time Offer$14.991 Month
- Second Phone Number$17.991 Month
- Special Offer 50% OFF$24.991 Year
- Special Offer 50% OFF$34.991 Year
- 100 credits$2.99
- 300 credits$7.99
- 900 credits$19.99
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