Comparison

Virtual Number vs CloakID

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

CloakID

Create distinct phone numbers for different aspects of your life, keeping your primary number private. Each number supports calls, texts, and voicemail with customizable screening options. Manage all your numbers and their settings in one secure application.

Highlights
  • Multiple private phone numbers
  • Call and text support
  • Voicemail with transcripts
  • Call screening and rules
  • Activity history
  • QR code and vCard sharing
Features
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CloakID gives you a different phone number for each part of your life — work, personal, family, public-facing — while keeping your real number private. Each number supports calls, texts, and voicemail. Set its purpose and choose how incoming calls are handled. With screening enabled, callers state who they are and why they're calling before a call is connected, sent to voicemail, or blocked. Review what happened in your activity feed. EVERY NUMBER COMES WITH - A real US phone number for calls and texts - Call handling and screening rules you control - Activity history and voicemail transcripts - Messaging with delivery indicators and saved drafts - Sharing via QR code or vCard Keep work and personal calls separate, create a public-facing line, or use a temporary number for a short-term need. Manage your numbers and their settings in one place. PRIVACY Your real number stays private when you use your CloakID number. No ads. No behavioral tracking. We don't sell your data. Releasing a number is permanent; a released number cannot be recovered. PLANS - Personal: up to 3 active numbers, 200 connected minutes, 400 outgoing SMS parts, and 2 number replacements per billing period. - Pro: up to 6 active numbers, 600 connected minutes, 1,000 outgoing SMS parts, and 3 number replacements per billing period. - Executive and Office: contact us to discuss your needs. Temporary numbers count toward your plan's active-number limit. Long texts can use multiple SMS parts; picture messages use additional parts. CloakID requires an account and a paid subscription. Personal and Pro are available as monthly in-app subscriptions on iOS, with no free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your Apple subscription in your App Store account settings. CloakID requires a US phone number and is currently US-only. It is not a replacement for emergency calling. Use your carrier phone service for emergency calls. Cancellations stop future renewals; access continues through the paid period. Existing subscriptions remain managed through their original billing provider. Subscription prices are shown before purchase. Terms of Use: https://cloakid.app/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://cloakid.app/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Virtual Number4 screens
CloakID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Virtual Number at free with in-app purchases against CloakID's subscription. CloakID's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

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 CloakID sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Virtual Number against 5.0 for CloakID. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Virtual Number ships an update every 3 months, CloakID weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Virtual Number versus CloakID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtual NumberCloakID
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB73 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperApplus Mobil Hizmetler Limited SirketiNIOBIUM LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Customer experience

Virtual Number

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

CloakID

All ratings2 ratings
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
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  • 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
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  • Virtual Number 100 Coins$44.99
  • Virtual Number 250 Coins$79.99
  • Virtual Number 500 Coins$99.99
2 purchases

CloakID

Subscriptions2
  • CloakID Personal$14.991 Month
  • CloakID Pro$34.991 Month

Questions

Is Virtual Number free?
Virtual Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CloakID free?
CloakID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Virtual Number or CloakID?
Virtual Number and CloakID are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Virtual Number or CloakID have ads?
Virtual Number shows ads; CloakID does not.
Which is updated more often, Virtual Number or CloakID?
Virtual Number ships an update every 3 months, and CloakID weekly. Most recently, Virtual Number was updated on October 30, 2026 and CloakID on November 9, 2026.

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