Comparison

Virtual Number vs Verify SMS

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

Head to head
About

Virtual Number

Receive SMS verification codes without sharing your personal number. Select a service, country, and get an instant virtual number for anonymous online registrations and testing.

Highlights
  • Receive SMS verification codes instantly
  • Anonymous registrations
  • Select service and country
  • History of received codes
  • Privacy-focused
  • Real-time number availability
Features
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Wanumo makes it easy to get a virtual number and receive SMS verification codes without using your personal phone number. Simply choose a country, get an available virtual number, and receive your OTP or verification SMS directly in the app. Wanumo is designed for users who need a second phone number for WhatsApp verification while keeping their personal number private. VIRTUAL NUMBER FOR WHATSAPP Get a virtual phone number from available countries and use it to receive SMS verification codes for WhatsApp where virtual numbers are accepted. No complicated setup. Choose your country, get a number, and receive your verification code. HOW WANUMO WORKS 1. Choose a country from the available list. 2. Get an available virtual number. 3. Use the number for WhatsApp verification. 4. Receive your SMS or OTP code in Wanumo. 5. View your previous numbers and codes in History. Available virtual numbers are regularly refreshed based on current availability. KEY FEATURES • Virtual Phone Numbers Get virtual numbers from multiple supported countries. • Receive SMS & OTP Codes Receive verification SMS and one-time passwords directly in the app. • WhatsApp Verification Use available virtual numbers for WhatsApp SMS verification where supported. • Second Phone Number Keep your personal phone number private by using a virtual number when available. • Country Selection Choose your preferred country before getting a virtual number. • History View previously used virtual numbers and received verification codes. • Privacy Avoid sharing your primary personal phone number when using supported verification services. • Subscriptions & Credits Choose an available subscription plan or purchase credits when needed. FAST & SIMPLE Wanumo gives you quick access to virtual numbers without a complicated setup. Choose a country, get a temporary virtual number, enter it during WhatsApp verification, and receive your SMS verification code directly in Wanumo. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Wanumo provides virtual numbers for receiving SMS only. It does not support outgoing SMS messages or voice calls. Virtual numbers are subject to availability. WhatsApp may restrict or reject virtual, temporary, or VoIP numbers. Successful verification is not guaranteed. Wanumo is an independent application and is not affiliated with, associated with, sponsored by, endorsed by, or officially connected to WhatsApp or its parent company. WhatsApp is a trademark of its respective owner. References to WhatsApp are used only to describe potential compatibility and functionality. Wanumo is intended only for legitimate and lawful use. Users are responsible for complying with the terms and policies of third-party services. SUBSCRIPTIONS & CREDITS Wanumo may offer weekly, monthly, or yearly subscription plans, as well as credit packages for individual virtual number requests. Available pricing and purchase options are displayed before purchase. SUPPORT For assistance or questions: [support@wanumsecondnumber.com](mailto:support@wanumsecondnumber.com) SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Wanumo offers auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription through your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://wanumosecondnumber.com/privacy.html Terms: https://wanumosecondnumber.com/terms.html EULA: https://wanumosecondnumber.com/eula.html

About

Verify SMS

Receive SMS verification codes online without revealing your personal phone number. Get instant virtual numbers from over 200 countries for hundreds of services, with a fast refund guarantee if codes aren't received.

Highlights
  • Instant virtual phone numbers
  • SMS codes for 700+ services
  • 200+ countries supported
  • Automatic 2-minute refund guarantee
  • Pay-as-you-use credit system
  • Zero advertisements
  • Real privacy protection
Features
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VerifySMS is the fastest and most affordable way to receive SMS verification codes online — without sharing your real phone number. Need to verify WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, TikTok, Google, Facebook, Twitter/X, Snapchat, Discord, Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, Amazon, Netflix, PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, Revolut, Wise, Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Fiverr, Upwork, Threads, Reddit, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Binance, Coinbase, Bybit, Crypto.com, KuCoin, OKX, eBay, or any other service? Get a virtual phone number in seconds, receive your SMS code, and move on. It's that simple. ---------------------------- WHY VERIFYSMS? Unlike other apps that make you wait 20 minutes for a refund, VerifySMS gives you a full refund in just 2 minutes if no SMS is received. No questions asked, no waiting around — your money stays yours. • INSTANT NUMBERS — Get a virtual phone number in seconds from 200+ countries worldwide • AUTOMATIC REFUND — No SMS within 2 minutes? Full credit refund, instantly • PAY WHAT YOU USE — No subscriptions, no hidden fees. Buy credits and use them whenever you want • ROCK-BOTTOM PRICES — Starting from just cents per verification. The most competitive rates in the market • ZERO ADS — No pop-ups, no banners, no interruptions. Ever. • 700+ SERVICES — WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, Facebook, Google, TikTok, Twitter/X, Snapchat, Discord, Tinder, Bumble, Amazon, Netflix, eBay, PayPal, Uber, Lyft, LinkedIn, and hundreds more • REAL PRIVACY — We don't track you. We don't sell your data. Your verification, your business. ---------------------------- HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose a service — Pick the app or website you need to verify (WhatsApp, Instagram, etc.) 2. Select a country — Choose from 200+ countries with available numbers 3. Get your number — A virtual phone number is assigned to you instantly 4. Enter the number — Use it on the service you're verifying 5. Receive your code — The SMS verification code appears in the app within seconds 6. Done! — Verification complete. Your real number stays private. That's it. No SIM cards, no contracts, no hassle. ---------------------------- WHO USES VERIFYSMS? • Privacy-conscious users who don't want to share their real number with every app • Travelers who need local numbers without buying a SIM card • Freelancers and entrepreneurs managing multiple accounts • Developers and QA testers who need to verify accounts quickly • Anyone tired of unwanted calls and texts after signing up for services ---------------------------- WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT Most SMS verification apps charge you even when the code never arrives. We don't. Our 2-minute refund guarantee means you only pay for successful verifications. Combined with the lowest prices in the market and absolutely zero advertising, VerifySMS is built for people who value their time and money. We support 700+ services across 200+ countries, with new numbers added daily. Whether you need a US number for Google, a UK number for WhatsApp, or a German number for Amazon — we've got you covered. ---------------------------- PRICING • Pay-as-you-go credits — no subscription required • Prices vary by country and service • Bulk credit packages available at discounted rates • Unused credits never expire ---------------------------- SUPPORTED PLATFORMS WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, Facebook, Google, Gmail, TikTok, Twitter/X, Snapchat, Discord, Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, Amazon, Netflix, Spotify, eBay, PayPal, Uber, Lyft, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Apple, Yahoo, Pinterest, Reddit, Steam, Epic Games, Roblox, Vinted, OLX, and 650+ more ---------------------------- Your privacy matters. VerifySMS — fast, affordable, private. Terms of Use: https://verifysms.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://verifysms.app/privacy Support: https://verifysms.app/support

Screenshots

Virtual Number4 screens
Verify SMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Virtual Number at 5.0 against Verify SMS's 4.3. Verify SMS's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Virtual Number sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Verify SMS sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Virtual Number holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Verify SMS has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Virtual Number ships an update every 3 months, Verify SMS every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Virtual Number versus Verify SMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtual NumberVerify SMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.3 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings212 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplus Mobil Hizmetler Limited SirketiSERHAT DOGAN

Customer experience

Virtual Number

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Verify SMS

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Virtual Number

Subscriptions4
  • Virtual Number Weekly$8.997 Days
  • Virtual Number Weekly Trial3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Virtual Number Quarterly$39.993 Months
Show 1 more
  • Virtual Number Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time6
  • Virtual Number 10 Coins$7.99
  • Virtual Number 25 Coins$14.99
  • Virtual Number 50 Coins$24.99
Show 3 more
  • Virtual Number 100 Coins$44.99
  • Virtual Number 250 Coins$79.99
  • Virtual Number 500 Coins$99.99
7 purchases

Verify SMS

One-time7
  • 1 Dollar Credits$0.99
  • 3 Credits$2.99
  • 5 Dollar Credits$4.99
Show 4 more
  • 10 Dollar Credits$9.99
  • 20 Dollar Credits$19.99
  • 50 Dollar Credits$49.99
  • 100 Dollar Credits$99.99

Questions

Is Virtual Number free?
Virtual Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Verify SMS free?
Verify SMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Virtual Number or Verify SMS?
Virtual Number is rated higher. Virtual Number averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Verify SMS averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.
Do Virtual Number or Verify SMS have ads?
Virtual Number shows ads; Verify SMS does not.
Which is updated more often, Virtual Number or Verify SMS?
Virtual Number ships an update every 3 months, and Verify SMS every 4 days. Most recently, Virtual Number was updated on October 28, 2026 and Verify SMS on October 25, 2026.

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