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HeyTell

HeyTell

Simple voice messaging

1.8K ratings
312 reviews
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Archived App (Last seen on 12 Mar 2025)

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Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 10, 2010
  • September 15, 2022

Features

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About

Instantly talk with friends and family using voice messages. This cross-platform messenger offers superior audio quality and low data usage. Share your location, export messages, and customize your experience with optional in-app purchases.

✓Instant voice messaging
✓Cross-platform compatibility
✓Low data usage
✓Push notifications
✓Superior audio quality
✓Message export
✓Privacy controls
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of HeyTell. Based on 1.8K reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Social Networking app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Easy to use
  • 👍Convenient for quick messages
  • 👍Allows hearing the sender's voice
  • 👍Useful for long-distance communication
  • 👍Free to use

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes and stability issues
  • 🐛Delayed message delivery
  • 🐛Inbox size limitations
  • 🐛Proximity sensor issues
  • 🔋High data usage
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What's New in HeyTell

3.5.5

September 15, 2022

Revised account deletion feature more resilient to pocket dialing and precocious toddlers.

5

In-App Purchases

$2.99

Voice Changer

Talk to your friends like a robot, sing to them with perfect pitch, or talk super-high, super-low, super-fast or super-slow!

User reviews

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Review

This app is cool
Lily-Scarlett DaigleLily-Scarlett Daigle

Glad it’s back in the appStore

Was worried for a little bit when I didn’t see it in the App Store, been using this program since an iPhone 4, simple interface easy to communicate. Good job.
JosephAWJosephAW

Need major bug update

Lost of crashing, long loading times ,have to constantly close and re open app
at32174at32174

Work ready

We use it to communicate with our oversized load dispatcher keeps us in contact very fast
76831807683180

Heytell

Enjoy this app. Better than texting been using it for several years. I recommend it.
Jack DundeeJack Dundee
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Crashes with iOS updates

Bug

Inability to listen to sent messages

Bug

Notifications not working when app is in background

Bug

Inconsistent performance across devices

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Add visual notification for new messages

Feature

Increase message recording time limit

Feature

Implement a message review/cancel feature

Feature

Add group chat functionality

Feature

Integrate with Bluetooth for hands-free use

Feature

FAQ

What is HeyTell?

HeyTell is a cross-platform voice messenger that allows you to instantly talk with friends and family using voice messages. It requires no account to start, and you can simply push a button to talk. It offers superior audio quality and very low data usage, making it an efficient way to communicate.

How does HeyTell work?

To use HeyTell, you simply open the app, choose a contact, and press a button to start talking. Voice messages are sent and received instantly with other HeyTell users. The app also provides push notifications for new messages and supports Apple Watch for sending texts.

Is HeyTell free to use?

The core functionality of HeyTell is free to use, allowing you to send and receive voice messages. However, there are optional in-app purchases available for features such as setting alert tones, sending messages to groups, changing your voice, and automatically managing messages.

What devices is HeyTell compatible with?

HeyTell supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices. For 2G and 3G iPod Touches, an external microphone is required. The app works on any internet connection and ensures all transmitted data and audio are encrypted in transit.

Can I share my location with contacts?

Yes, you can choose to share your location with selected contacts while you talk. To do this, you must have the Maps page open when you send the HeyTell message. This feature is designed with privacy in mind, requiring your explicit approval by sending messages with Maps open.