# Virtual Number vs Virtual Number | SMS Virtual

The clearest difference is rating: Virtual Number | SMS Virtual at 5.0 against Virtual Number's 4.4. Virtual Number | SMS Virtual also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). Virtual Number's advantage is ratings volume (50 vs 1) and chart position (#166 vs unranked). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Virtual Number sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Virtual Number | SMS Virtual asks for nothing beyond the download.

Virtual Number | SMS Virtual holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Number has 50 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Virtual Number's written reviews are positive against 100% of Virtual Number | SMS Virtual's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Number | Virtual Number | SMS Virtual |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-number-receive-sms/id6758074394/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-number-sms-virtual/id6797803719/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#166** | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **14** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EMNIUM LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708735341) | [Cafer Sen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730026572) |

## What reviewers say

### Virtual Number

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-number-receive-sms/id6758074394)

**Currently charting:** #166 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Receive verification codes and temporary phone numbers for online services without revealing your personal number. This app offers a secure and practical solution for account creation and privacy protection.

**Highlights:** Temporary virtual phone numbers, Receive SMS verification codes, Global country coverage, Separate work and personal life, Prank calls/messages, 100% verification guarantee

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Virtual Number | $9.99 | per month |
| Virtual Number | $9.99 | one-time |


### Virtual Number | SMS Virtual

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-number-sms-virtual/id6797803719)

Get a fast, reliable virtual phone number for SMS verification and management. Activate instantly and handle transactions easily within a single app. Offers a guaranteed verification service for a convenient and efficient experience.

**Highlights:** Fast and reliable virtual numbers, Instant activation, Easy transaction management, 100% verification guaranteed, Seamless user experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual Number free?

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

### Is Virtual Number | SMS Virtual free?

Virtual Number | SMS Virtual is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Virtual Number or Virtual Number | SMS Virtual?

Virtual Number | SMS Virtual is rated higher. Virtual Number averages 4.4 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Virtual Number | SMS Virtual averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Virtual Number or Virtual Number | SMS Virtual have ads?

Neither Virtual Number nor Virtual Number | SMS Virtual shows ads.

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