# Virtual Number for SMS Verify vs SetSync Central

The clearest difference is rating: SetSync Central at 5.0 against Virtual Number for SMS Verify's 4.0. Virtual Number for SMS Verify's advantage is ratings volume (210 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Virtual Number for SMS Verify sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and SetSync Central sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SetSync Central holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Number for SMS Verify has 210 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Virtual Number for SMS Verify ships an update every 2 weeks, SetSync Central fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Number for SMS Verify | SetSync Central |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (210 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-number-for-sms-verify/id6462874411/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setsync-central/id6788530907/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **210** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 56.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Canfer Beyazal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459351658) | [SetSync Central](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895558218) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### SetSync Central

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setsync-central/id6788530907)

Manage AV, film, and broadcast production gear and crew efficiently. Browse inventory, check items in/out using barcode or NFC scanning, and track shoots and tasks. Syncs in real-time with the web platform.

**Highlights:** Browse full inventory with photos and tags, Scan barcodes and NFC tags for check-in/out, Assign gear to yourself, teammates, or crew, Offline functionality for checkouts, Write NFC tags directly from the app, View shoot schedules and assigned kits, Manage tasks and post comments

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional Monthly | $12.00 | per month |
| Professional Yearly | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual Number for SMS Verify free?

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

### Is SetSync Central free?

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

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

SetSync Central is rated higher. Virtual Number for SMS Verify averages 4.0 out of 5 from 210 ratings, while SetSync Central averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Virtual Number for SMS Verify or SetSync Central have ads?

Neither Virtual Number for SMS Verify nor SetSync Central shows ads.

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

Virtual Number for SMS Verify ships an update every 2 weeks, and SetSync Central fortnightly. Most recently, Virtual Number for SMS Verify was updated on October 12, 2026 and SetSync Central on September 27, 2026.

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