# TEL3 > Low-cost international calling app for iPhone with direct dialing and no pins. (iPhone/iPad app by ARYD.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tel3/id1017115577 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [ARYD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561287207) - Category: Social Networking - Price: Free - Rating: 1.60/5 from 87 App Store ratings · 43 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.4 · 27 MB - Languages: American English, European Spanish - Released: 2015-10-15 - Data updated: 2026-06-08 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tel3/id1017115577/reviews.md ## What is TEL3? Make Pinless and Super Cheap High Quality calls directly from your iPhone. Save up to 80% on your International calls with TEL3’s cheap rates and enjoy all the features of your iPhone (call from contacts, add Favorites , etc.) at the same time. Download and start making calls now with our free trial. OFFER: Get FREE calls when you download and create your free trial account today. First $1 balance is on us (up to 100 free minutes depending on the rate of the calling destination). No credit card required. IMPORTANT STUFF: No pins. No contracts. It can work directly with your current cell phone provider so no Wi-Fi required. Dial directly from your contacts list with the TEL3 App for iPhone for as low as 1¢ per minute. You can make calls to over 200 countries at exceptionally low rates with great quality. Manage your account with these features: • Use your contacts to dial directly • Add Favorites for easy one-touch calling • Get Recharge Coupons via push notifications ## Key features - Pinless international calls - Super cheap call rates - Dial from contacts - Add favorites for one-touch calling - No Wi-Fi required - Works with current cell provider ## Recent user reviews (10 of 43) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tel3/id1017115577/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Es un robo. *2025-12-09, version 1.1.6* I can’t believe this app is still in the App Store. It stopped working for me about 2 years ago, stealing about US$80 I had in credits. The customer service phone was not answered at that point. ### 1/5 — Worse *2025-03-10, version 1.1.6* Please stay away from this corrupted app. It is the worst app I ever encountered, and I advise you to avoid it! ### 1/5 — Can’t connect anymore *2025-01-09, version 1.1.6* For quite a while I cannot use my $ balance anymore. When I try to call a number it always dials through my account phone number. The problem is that my account phone number is not valid anymore and there fire No calls go through. I have a few Access phone numbers but they don’t work either. So I guess I have to delete the app And forget the $ balance. Very disappointing ### 1/5 — Tel3 is broken - nothing works, no reply *2024-06-09, version 1.1.6* Unable to contact anyone, all numbers stopped working and no response from company. They still have my prepaid money. ### 1/5 — Service is DEAD *2024-05-09, version 1.1.6* Service is DEAD ### 1/5 — Not Working *2024-04-30, version 1.1.6* App and website not working .. Customer service number is not working ### 5/5 — Finally *2024-02-01* The app is compatible with my iPhone and working well, I can call to my family with my US phone number!! ### 1/5 — Customer support never answers phone *2023-05-29, version 1.1.6* Used to be a great company. Since 2021 had failed to deliver. Don’t waste your money ### 1/5 — Apple please boot Tel3 out of the app store *2022-11-09, version 1.1.6* Why is Apple enabling a scam service like Tel3 to defraud customers by allowing them to remain in the app store and continue to steal from customers? Is Apple paying any attention to the reviews of all these frustrated robbed customers? THROW TEL3 OUT OF THE APP STORE - DON'T BE AN ENABLER TO THIS FRAUD OF A COMPANY. ### 1/5 — Laggy, time limit to use credit *2021-04-23, version 1.1.6* At the time, it was one of the cheapest way to make long distance calls. You could buy credit and it would never expire. They changed that rule and you had to make at least one call per year or lose any credits you have. Would have used it but it was so laggy it was unusable. I told them several times about the lag but was always told the system is working fine. Ended up losing over 10.00+ in credit. Lag was so bad, conversations became unbearable. I do not recommend this app. You can tell this app is left to wither and die, at the time of this review: Apr 23, 2021 the app has not seen an update in 4 years. Check the reviews saying the app is broken under the most recent versions of iOS. ## Frequently asked questions about TEL3 ### What does the TEL3 app do? TEL3 allows you to make high-quality international calls directly from your iPhone at very low rates. It offers savings of up to 80% on international calls and integrates with your existing contacts and favorites for easy dialing. The app requires no pins or contracts and can work with your current cell phone provider. ### How much does TEL3 cost? The app itself is free to download. You receive a free trial account with a $1 balance upon download, which can provide up to 100 free minutes depending on the destination. Additional call credit can be purchased through in-app purchases. ### Does TEL3 require Wi-Fi? No, TEL3 does not require Wi-Fi to make calls. It works directly with your current cell phone provider, meaning it uses your cellular data connection for calls. ### Can I use my iPhone contacts with TEL3? Yes, you can dial directly from your iPhone's contacts list using the TEL3 app. You can also add frequently called numbers to your Favorites for even quicker, one-touch calling. ### What are the benefits of using TEL3 for international calls? The primary benefits are significantly reduced costs on international calls, high call quality, and the convenience of making calls directly from your iPhone without pins or contracts. You also get a free trial to test the service. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.6 — 2016-06-06 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. General improvements. ### 1.1.5 — 2016-04-12 This release fixes some issues we've identified with the app running on iOS 9.3. Performance improvements. Bug fixes. ### 1.1.4 — 2016-03-31 This release fixes some issues we've identified with the app running on iOS 9.3. Performance improvements. Bug fixes. ### 1.1.3 — 2016-03-16 This release fixes some issues we've identified with the app running on iOS 9.2. Performance improvements. Bug fixes. ### 1.1.2 — 2016-02-18 This release fixes some issues we've identified with the app running on iOS 9.2. Performance improvements. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-08.*