Comparison

My Tello vs Travel Call

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

My Tello

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
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Say hello with the “My Tello” app! You can have your account details at your fingertips, see your remaining balance, check rates for any destination or find answers to your questions. Use the app in the US while connected to the Tello network or over WiFi. When travelling in US or abroad, call over WiFi using the same balance. This way you can still carry your phone number anywhere in the world and enjoy the same low costs. Download the “My Tello” app for free and: * Check the balance for all your Tello products: Plans and Pay As You Go
 * Start calling in the US and abroad over WiFi at the same costs
 * Order any plan or upgrade/downgrade your existing plan
 * Recharge safe and easy or set up Auto Recharge to avoid running out of credit
 * Manage your account at a glance
 * View your Tello bills & usage history 
 * Contact Customer Service directly inside the app
 Easy to use: 1. Download the “My Tello” app for free
 2. Log in with your Tello phone number and Tello.com website password
 3. Get direct access to your phone contacts
 4. Start calling over WiFi
 5. Run the “My Tello” app on multiple devices at once, iPhone and iPad. Not a Tello.com client yet? If you’re new to Tello, you will need to order a phone or bring your own device at: www.tello.com. As a Tello customer you will get: * Prepaid service, no contract commitment, pure freedom
 * Flexibility to Build Your Own Plan starting at $5 
 * Lowest Pay As You Go rates for international calls and texts 
 * The option to keep your old phone number & cell phone
 * Nationwide coverage
 * 24/7 Customer Service by email & phone 
 * The same costs and the same phone number when calling over WiFi 
 * Data tethering across all your devices for free
 *We value your opinion. Please let us know if you like our app! Having issues with the My Tello application? Please email us at customerservice@tello.com.

About

Travel Call

This app offers enhanced calling and messaging services without requiring a SIM card. It provides a secure platform for users to receive SMS and voice messages, with an upgraded security system to protect accounts. Experience a new interface and more stable calls for your travel needs.

Highlights
  • No SIM card required
  • Receive SMS and voice messages
  • Upgraded security system
  • New user interface
  • Stable call quality
Features
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Thank you for your strong support of Trve Travel Call services, More stable calls and comprehensive services! New experience with new interface! Security system upgraded is protect the account! Please download now to experience the new "Travel Call"! no SIM card is required, and you can immediately receive SMS and voice messages in the App;

Screenshots

My Tello4 screens
Travel Call4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My Tello at 46% against Travel Call's 0%. My Tello also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#144 vs unranked). Travel Call's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Tello ships an update every 3 weeks, Travel Call every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
My Tello versus Travel Call: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy TelloTravel Call
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#144 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiron Enterprises, LLC© ADONKI LIMITED

Customer experience

My Tello

All ratings1,907 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews220 reviews
Positive46.4%
Neutral10.0%
Negative43.6%

Travel Call

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

My Tello

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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)

Travel Call

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

My Tello

No in-app purchases

None

Travel Call

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Tello free?
My Tello is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Travel Call free?
Travel Call is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My Tello or Travel Call have ads?
My Tello shows ads; Travel Call does not.
Which is updated more often, My Tello or Travel Call?
My Tello ships an update every 3 weeks, and Travel Call every 2 months. Most recently, My Tello was updated on November 6, 2026 and Travel Call on November 3, 2026.

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