# International Calling: CallSky — Wifi calls to family overseas

> Affordable international calls to real phone numbers with verified caller ID. (iPhone/iPad app by Venus Cloud Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/international-calling-callsky/id6743963932 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Venus Cloud Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/788627922)
- Category: Social Networking, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 25 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 32 MB
- Languages: Canadian English, Arabic, Bangla, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Canadian French and 34 more
- Released: 2025-05-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/international-calling-callsky/id6743963932/reviews.md

## What is International Calling?

CallSky connects you to real phone numbers in 180+ countries. Landlines and mobiles, through the actual phone network — not an internet-to-internet gimmick. The person you're calling doesn't need an app or even WiFi.

Rates start at $0.02/minute. That's up to 90% less than what your carrier charges.

WHY CALLSKY EXISTS

International calls shouldn't cost a fortune. And when you call your mom in another country, she should see your name on her phone — not "Unknown Caller." We built CallSky because existing options were either too expensive, too unreliable, or both.

WHAT YOU GET

- Rates from $0.02/min across 180+ countries. You see the exact cost before you dial.
- Your verified number shows as caller ID. People actually pick up when they recognize who's calling.
- Two providers behind the scenes. If one path fails, CallSky switches to another and shows you the rate before connecting.
- No subscriptions. Buy credits when you need them, use them whenever.

WHO USES CALLSKY

- Parents calling family overseas every week without dreading the phone bill
- Business owners reaching international clients who need to see a real caller ID
- Students abroad calling home
- Travelers who'd rather not pay roaming rates
- Anyone calling banks, embassies, or government offices in another country
- Former Skype users who need a replacement for international calls

PLEASE NOTE

- Outgoing calls only — CallSky makes calls, it doesn't receive them
- Not for emergencies — always use your phone's native dialer for 911, 999, or 112
- Needs WiFi or mobile data to place calls

HOW IT WORKS

1. Sign in with Google, Apple, or email
2. Verify your phone number for caller ID (optional but worth it)
3. Buy credits — pay as you go
4. Dial the number, check the rate, and call

UNDER THE HOOD

- Dual-provider routing picks the best path for each call
- Automatic failover if the first route drops — you approve the backup rate first
- 99.9% uptime

No monthly fees. No contracts. No hidden charges.

Privacy Policy: https://callsky.io/privacy
Terms of Use: https://callsky.io/terms

## Key features

- Calls to 180+ countries
- Rates from $0.02/min
- Verified caller ID
- Dual-provider routing
- No subscriptions
- Pay-as-you-go credits

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Top-Up Pack | $5.00 | one-time |
| Large Credit Pack | $20.00 | one-time |
| Medium Top-Up Pack | $10.00 | one-time |
| Small Top-Up Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Top-Up Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Large Credit Pack | $16.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/international-calling-callsky/id6743963932/reviews.md

### 1/5 — You can‘t pay with credit card only through App store

*2026-03-26*

That is totally unacceptable

**Developer response:** Hi Jason,

Thank you for your review. We understand your frustration with the payment options, but this is actually outside our control — Apple requires all iOS apps to use In-App Purchases for digital goods and does not allow developers to add direct credit card processing as an alternative. We did look into offering this and it's simply not permitted on the App Store.

A 1-star rating for an Apple platform policy is a double punishment for us, because there is genuinely nothing we can do to change it. We'd be very grateful if you'd reconsider your rating, or update your review to focus on the app itself — call quality, rates, ease of use, support — anything we can actually improve.

If there's something about CallSky specifically that didn't work for you, please email us at support@venuscloud.com and we'll personally look into it.
Thank you,
CallSky Team

### 5/5 — Just like calling down the street

*2026-02-26*

The call was clearer than some that I make to folks in country, let alone in the same city. Very pleased with the billing rate and quality of call I experienced calling Ireland.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the kind words! Glad the international calling quality to Ireland came through so clearly. That's always the goal with our international calling app. Appreciate you taking the time to write this.

### 5/5 — Love this app !

*2025-11-06*

Fantastic service, connectivity was Cristal clear and the app is so easy and fast to use.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the kind words! We're really happy to hear the call quality and experience have been great for you. Reviews like yours make all the hard work worthwhile. Happy calling!

### 5/5 — Good app

*2025-08-22, version 1.1.1*

Great app to replace Skype, 10 out of 10.

### 5/5 — Simple and useful!

*2025-05-14, version 1.0.1*

Handy to have this option given Skype etc no longer do it

## Frequently asked questions about International Calling

### How does CallSky compare to other international calling apps?

CallSky focuses on connecting to real phone numbers via the traditional network, ensuring the recipient sees your actual caller ID. Unlike some apps that rely solely on internet-to-internet calls, CallSky offers a more reliable connection for those without an app or WiFi.

### What are the typical rates for international calls with CallSky?

Rates start as low as $0.02 per minute for calls to over 180 countries. The exact cost is displayed before you dial, allowing for transparent budgeting.

### Does CallSky require a subscription to use?

No, CallSky operates on a pay-as-you-go model. You purchase credits as needed and there are no monthly fees or contracts involved.

### Can I receive calls with CallSky?

CallSky is designed for outgoing calls only. It allows you to make calls to real phone numbers but does not have the functionality to receive incoming calls.

### Is CallSky suitable for emergency calls?

No, CallSky is not intended for emergency situations. For emergencies like 911, 999, or 112, you should always use your phone's native dialer.

### What is the reliability of CallSky's connection?

CallSky utilizes dual-provider routing and automatic failover to ensure a reliable connection, boasting 99.9% uptime. If one call path fails, it switches to another after you approve the backup rate.

### Does CallSky have ads?

Yes, CallSky contains advertisements. This is part of its free-to-use model, which is supplemented by in-app purchases for calling credits.

### What devices is CallSky available on?

CallSky is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It requires WiFi or mobile data to place calls.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.0 — 2026-08-14

- Urgent: Fixed public caller ID number pooling so Automatic, USA (+1), and UK (+44) select numbers from their correct regional pools, improving call routing reliability.
- Caller ID selections now restore and save more reliably, including personal and organisation numbers after switching apps or recovering from a network interruption.
- The caller ID menu is now cleaner and easier to scan, with shorter region labels and compact number formatting.
- CallSky is now fully localised in Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
- Call screens are now easier to use in Arabic, Hebrew, and Urdu, with correctly positioned dial-pad digits, controls, flags, phone numbers, and icons.
- Buying credit is now quicker and easier with a redesigned Add Credit screen and fewer steps to complete your purchase.

### 2.3.4 — 2026-07-26

- You can now verify and use your own phone number as caller ID for outgoing calls with our new, reliable verification process.
- Added live call-quality alerts that warn you about fair or poor audio conditions during a call, with extra guidance when a VPN may be involved.
- Improved audio startup and routing stability, with expanded diagnostics for silent or unusually quiet calls.
- Updated the pre-call network check so it clearly reports connection readiness without implying a guarantee about in-call audio quality.
- Improved post-call ratings and feedback: your final star selection is saved, reports are linked to the correct call, and failed submissions can be retried.
- Made the existing in-app password-recovery flow more secure and reliable when opened from an email link.
- Fixed signup verification-email resends to use the correct confirmation flow.
- Signing out now returns reliably to the sign-in screen, even when the server cannot be reached.
- The maintenance screen now recovers automatically when service is restored.
- Added clearer localized messages for disposable-email signups, credit requirements, and refunds that are still pending during phone verification.
- Strengthened protections against abusive signups and phone-verification requests.
- Added full Slovenian localization.

### 2.3.3 — 2026-06-28

This update makes starting calls more reliable and the dialer easier to use:

- Fixed an issue where calls could fail to start after the app had been idle for a while. Connecting is now more reliable, with a clear "Connecting…" indicator while we get you set up.
- Keypad tones now work during a call, so you can navigate automated phone menus.
- Cleaner number formatting as you type, for more accurate international dialing.
- Invalid phone numbers are now caught early during caller ID verification, with a clear message instead of a confusing error.
- Clearer wording when a verified caller ID can't be used for a call — it now explains the other carrier blocked it, not CallSky.

### 2.3.2 — 2026-06-17

This update refreshes the dialer and makes calls more reliable:

- Redesigned dialer with a cleaner, better-balanced layout and your per-minute rate shown clearly above the keypad.
- More reliable call audio and cleaner call endings.
- Improved phone number validation for more accurate international dialing.
- Behind-the-scenes improvements for better stability.

### 2.3.1 — 2026-06-12

A small update with a few refinements:

- Your remaining balance is now clearer during a call, with a low-balance warning.
- More reliable call ending.
- Behind-the-scenes improvements for better stability.

## Apps similar to International Calling

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [BlaBla Connect](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blabla-connect/id722557476) | 4.7 (86) | Free | Social Networking |
| [CallYou - Global Call](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callyou-global-call/id1539367952) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Social Networking |
| [YunGO International Calls](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yungo-international-calls/id1256749426) | — | Free | Social Networking |
| [ZippCall - International Calls](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zippcall-international-calls/id6747299576) | 4.6 (5) | Free | Social Networking |
| [PlanetTalk International Calls](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planettalk-international-calls/id1092631287) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Social Networking |
| [MobiTalk - Call International](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobitalk-call-international/id1555224842) | 4.9 (9) | Free | Social Networking |

## More apps by Venus Cloud Ltd

- [Tegant VPN • Unlimited Proxy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tegant-vpn-unlimited-proxy/id1305241374)
- [Persona Chat - AI Characters](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/persona-chat-ai-characters/id6480217280)
- [AskBotty: Smart AI Chat Memory](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/askbotty-smart-ai-chat-memory/id6736393254)
- [Daily AI Prayer Journal: Arise](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-ai-prayer-journal-arise/id6743963713)
- [Fish Identifier: CatchScan](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-identifier-catchscan/id6751985044)

All apps by Venus Cloud Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/788627922

## Related topics

[call sky](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/call-sky) · [free texting app international](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/free-texting-app-international) · [international calling app card](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/international-calling-app-card)

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-01.*
