# My Tello vs Timekettle

The clearest difference is rating: My Tello at 4.4 against Timekettle's 2.9. My Tello also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (47% vs 25%). Timekettle's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timekettle sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. My Tello asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Tello holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 467 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of My Tello's written reviews are positive against 25% of Timekettle's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Tello | Timekettle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-tello/id1017228507/reviews)** | [2.9 (467 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timekettle/id1485347374/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 467 |
| Positive reviews | **46.5% of reviews** | 25.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#124** | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miron Enterprises, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/518708793) | [Shenzhen Timekettle Technologies Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274418673) |

## What reviewers say

### My Tello

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-tello/id1017228507)

**Currently charting:** #124 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Manage your mobile account and make calls over WiFi with this app. Access account details, check balances, view usage history, and contact customer service. Enjoy low international call rates and flexible plans.

**Highlights:** Account details at your fingertips, Check remaining balance, Call over WiFi internationally, Order or upgrade plans, Recharge credit or set Auto Recharge, View bills and usage history, Contact customer service

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent service and plans
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 💡 Customizable plans
- 🌐 Works well internationally
- 💰 Affordable prices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with performance issues
- 🔍 Lack of transparency in data usage and plan details
- 🤖 Poor customer service and support
- 📵 Unreliable network coverage and connectivity
- 🔒 Security and account management concerns

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes
- Inability to log in or access account information
- Inaccurate data usage reporting
- Unreliable international roaming and WiFi calling
- Billing and payment processing issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to send and receive SMS/text messages through the app
- Improved app UI and user experience
- More detailed data usage tracking and notifications
- Seamless plan changes and account management
- Integration with other communication platforms (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram)


### Timekettle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timekettle/id1485347374)

This application facilitates real-time, cross-language communication when paired with compatible smart translator earbuds. It utilizes advanced AI to provide fast and accurate translations, breaking down language barriers for business, travel, and living abroad.

**Highlights:** Real-time translation, AI-powered accuracy, Cross-language communication, Business negotiation support, Overseas travel assistance, Living abroad communication

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LiveTalk Pro Plan (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| LiveTalk Unlimited Plan (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| LiveTalk Pro Plan (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| LiveTalk Unlimited Plan (Annual) | $95.99 | per year |
| 5Fish | $9.99 | one-time |
| Livetalk 600-Min Booster Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| 10Fish | $18.99 | one-time |
| 15Fish | $27.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good translation accuracy
- 🚀 Fast translation speed
- 💡 Useful for communication between different languages
- 👍 Simple and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, app crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Inaccurate translations, especially for longer sentences
- 🐛 Connectivity issues, earbuds not connecting properly
- 🐛 Delayed or slow translations
- 🐛 Poor voice recognition, unable to pick up speech properly

**Reported bugs**

- Earbuds not connecting or disconnecting frequently
- App crashing or not responding
- Inaccurate translations or garbled text
- Issues with language selection and switching

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust translation speed
- Support for more languages
- Improved offline mode performance
- Better integration with other communication apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Tello free?

My Tello is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Timekettle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My Tello or Timekettle?

My Tello is rated higher. My Tello averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Timekettle averages 2.9 from 467 ratings.

### Do My Tello or Timekettle have ads?

My Tello shows ads; Timekettle does not.

### Which is updated more often, My Tello or Timekettle?

My Tello ships an update every 3 weeks, and Timekettle every 3 weeks. Most recently, My Tello was updated on September 30, 2026 and Timekettle on September 28, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*