# HeyTell — Simple voice messaging > Cross-platform voice messenger for instant voice communication. (iPhone/iPad app by Voxilate.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heytell/id352791835 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Voxilate](https://appshunter.io/developer/322350661) - Category: Social Networking, Productivity - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 1,812 App Store ratings · 312 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 19 MB - Languages: American English, Danish, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, European Portuguese and 4 more - Released: 2010-02-10 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heytell/id352791835/reviews.md ## What is HeyTell? HeyTell® is a cross-platform voice messenger that allows you to instantly talk with friends and family. No account needed—just start the app, choose a contact, and push the button to start talking! - Send and receive voice messages with other HeyTell users with the press of a single button - Voice messages are quicker than SMS—and free! - Very low data usage, no more than sending an email - PUSH NOTIFICATIONS alert you whenever a voice message is received and the app is closed - NEW: Apple Watch support for sending texts through HeyTell * TIP: If you did not enable Pushes on initial install, open the Apple Settings app, select Notifications, ensure it's set to On, select HeyTell, and ensure that Badges and Alerts are both set to On. - Works on any Internet connection - Superior audio quality: At 16 kHz, HeyTell delivers twice the frequency range of a cell phone call - Favorites: Favorite and export messages you like to email or Facebook! - Export messages you record to Facebook, Twitter, Email, and more! - Extras: Use the in-app purchase function to set alert tones, send messages to groups, change your voice, automatically expire and batch-delete messages, and add emojis to your name! - Quickly friend, unfriend, or block contacts. Adding contacts as friends ensures that you can always quickly find them by tapping the To: field and tapping "Friends." - Choose from three different privacy levels to control how users can contact you without an invite: + Low Privacy: Anyone who knows your contact information can connect with you without an invite. + Medium Privacy: Anyone who knows your contact information and is friends with one of your HeyTell friends can connect with you. Otherwise, they must invite you to connect. + High Privacy: No one can connect with you until you accept their invitation. NOTE: Carriers may charge you & your recipient for SMS invites, but email invites & Low privacy direct connections should be free. - If you want to, share your location with selected contacts while you talk * TIP: To send your location information to a contact, you must have the Maps page open (tap the Target button) when you send the HeyTell message. For privacy reasons, HeyTell does not send your location unless you approve by sending messages with Maps open. - Conversations can be saved and replayed offline, or deleted on-demand * TIP: Swipe left or right on the conversation and click the DELETE button to delete messages. - All data and audio you transmit to HeyTell and your friends is encrypted in transit - Earpiece and speakerphone functionality: Press the SPEAKER button to toggle earpiece vs. speakerphone mode (If you find earpiece sound is too low, enable the speaker) - Supports iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices (2G and 3G iPod Touches require external microphone) - You do not need to share personal information to connect with HeyTell contacts. See https://heytell.com/privacy and https://heytell.com/faq for more information about connecting without sharing phone numbers or email addresses! Use HeyTell as a walkie talkie, intercom, or instant voice messaging system to send quick voice messages to friends and family with iPhones or iPods. Use the integrated geolocation feature to find your friends when they've given you bad directions and you're just around the corner! Problems or questions? - Check out our FAQ at https://heytell.com/faq - Email us at support@heytell.com! - Follow us on Twitter @ https://twitter.com/heytell - "Like" us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/heytell! * TIP: IF YOU GET AN "INBOX FULL" message, there's no need to delete the app or messages: This just means that your friend has to listen or reply to the messages you sent before you can continue to send them messages. Once they listen or respond, you can keep on talking! ## Key features - Instant voice messaging - Cross-platform compatibility - Low data usage - Push notifications - Superior audio quality - Message export - Privacy controls ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Voice Changer | $2.99 | one-time | | Groups | $2.99 | one-time | | Message Wipe | $0.99 | one-time | | Emoji | $0.99 | one-time | | Ringtones | $2.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of HeyTell? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Easy to use - 👍 Convenient for quick messages - 👍 Allows hearing the sender's voice - 👍 Useful for long-distance communication - 👍 Free to use **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes and stability issues - 🐛 Delayed message delivery - 🐛 Inbox size limitations - 🐛 Proximity sensor issues - 🔋 High data usage **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes with iOS updates - Inability to listen to sent messages - Notifications not working when app is in background - Inconsistent performance across devices **Most requested features** - Add visual notification for new messages - Increase message recording time limit - Implement a message review/cancel feature - Add group chat functionality - Integrate with Bluetooth for hands-free use ## Recent user reviews (10 of 312) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heytell/id352791835/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Review *2024-10-16, version 3.5.5* This app is cool ### 4/5 — Glad it’s back in the appStore *2024-09-25* 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. ### 2/5 — Need major bug update *2023-07-19, version 3.5.5* Lost of crashing, long loading times ,have to constantly close and re open app ### 5/5 — Work ready *2022-12-25* We use it to communicate with our oversized load dispatcher keeps us in contact very fast ### 5/5 — Heytell *2022-11-21, version 3.5.5* Enjoy this app. Better than texting been using it for several years. I recommend it. ### 5/5 — Great app *2022-10-28, version 3.5.5* Have appreciated this app for close communication friends the only thing at the moment that it doesn’t seem to be doing is letting me know when there’s a message ### 5/5 — Must Have! *2022-10-26, version 3.5.5* I am so shocked that this app isn’t more popular or widely known! It is definitely one of my top 3 apps that I use because it has been the primary reason that I have been able to maintain 10+ year long-distance friendship! It’s so easy to use and such a simple but effective solution for bridging that gap between loved ones. As a true introvert and someone who tends to get too caught up in my every day schedule to make time for catching up, this is the absolute perfect option! I always refer to it as the “walkie talkie” app, because you can carry on consistent conversation at your own leisure at any free moment in your day. I highly recommend this app for anyone, but especially for those with loved ones living afar. ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2022-09-24, version 3.5.5* Cela nous permet de communiquer avec notre famille et amis Bravo 👏 ### 5/5 — Reliable *2022-09-16* What a great app, it’s literally helped me avoid conversations with my wife for almost 10 years. Always reliable and better than a phone call. ### 5/5 — Needs Update *2022-08-31* Love this app but as of late messages and times sent and received are messed up….please fix as my friends and I have been using it for years. ## Frequently asked questions about HeyTell ### 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. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.5.5 — 2022-09-15 Revised account deletion feature more resilient to pocket dialing and precocious toddlers. ### 3.5.4 — 2022-05-10 Added "Delete Account" button to Profile tab. ### 3.5.2 — 2020-10-31 Bug fixes for iOS 14.2. ### 3.5.1 — 2020-09-19 Bug fixes. ### 3.5.0 — 2020-09-14 * Update UI for iPhone X compatibility. * Fixed bug that made "Options" button show up in push notifications, it now shows "Open." * Removed Facebook and Twitter contact integration -- you can invite people via SMS or email. 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