# My Tello vs SLYNUMBER

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Tello at none against SLYNUMBER's 8. My Tello also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 33%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). SLYNUMBER's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SLYNUMBER sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per year. My Tello asks for nothing beyond the download.

SLYNUMBER holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of My Tello's written reviews are positive against 33% of SLYNUMBER's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

My Tello ships an update every 3 weeks, SLYNUMBER every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Tello | SLYNUMBER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-tello/id1017228507/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slynumber/id1634197601/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **46.4% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#144** | #157 |
| Size | 37 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miron Enterprises, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/518708793) | [MobileSphere, Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/295767902) |

## What reviewers say

### My Tello

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

**Currently charting:** #144 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)


### SLYNUMBER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slynumber/id1634197601)

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Get a real, private mobile number for calls and texts without a carrier contract. Protect your personal information and separate your communications for business, dating, or travel.

**Highlights:** Real mobile numbers, not VoIP, Unlimited inbound calls & texts, 100 outbound credits monthly, Privacy and anonymity, Spam blocking & do-not-disturb, AI-powered features, eSIM for global data

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Global eSIM data plan | $10.00 | per year |
| Three-Month Plan | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| SLYNUMBER eSIM | $3.00 | one-time |
| 10 Dollar Credit Bundle | $10.00 | one-time |
| 25 Dollar Credit Bundle | $25.00 | one-time |
| 50 Dollar Credit Bundle | $50.00 | one-time |
| 100 Dollar Credit Bundle | $100.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great value
- 💡 Useful for getting a second number
- 👍 Simple and straightforward app
- 🔒 Protects privacy and identity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Lacks key features like sending pictures and videos
- 🤖 Poor customer support and unresponsive
- 💰 Expensive compared to alternatives
- 🚫 Numbers don't work with WhatsApp and other platforms

**Reported bugs**

- App won't load past the launch screen
- Incoming calls have no audio
- Text messages fail to deliver
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel

**Requested features**

- Add ability to send and receive pictures and videos
- Improve app stability and reduce crashes
- Provide better customer support and communication
- Offer more affordable pricing options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Tello free?

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

### Is SLYNUMBER free?

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

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

SLYNUMBER is rated higher. My Tello averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while SLYNUMBER averages 4.5 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do My Tello or SLYNUMBER have ads?

My Tello shows ads; SLYNUMBER does not.

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

My Tello ships an update every 3 weeks, and SLYNUMBER every 2 weeks. Most recently, My Tello was updated on October 29, 2026 and SLYNUMBER on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, My Tello or SLYNUMBER?

My Tello currently peaks at #144 in the App Store charts, and SLYNUMBER at #157. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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