Comparison

My Tello vs Collab Home

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

Collab Home

Become a verified Community Pro by assisting with property tasks in student housing. The app streamlines the onboarding process, from sign-up and eligibility checks to document submission and approval.

Highlights
  • Simple sign-up process
  • Quick eligibility check
  • Seamless document verification
  • Application status updates
  • Access to task system upon approval
Features
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CollabHOMES – Start Your Journey as a Community Pro! Join CollabHOMES as a Community Pro (CP) and take part in shaping the future of property management! The CollabHOMES App is your first step in becoming a verified CP, allowing you to assist with property-related tasks in student housing communities. Why Do CP Onboarding? - Simple Sign-Up Process – Apply and complete your profile in minutes. - Quick Eligibility Check – Ensure you meet the basic requirements to become a CP. - Seamless Verification – Securely submit required documents and complete onboarding. - Fast-Track Your Approval – Stay updated on your application status and next steps. How It Works: Sign Up & Create Your Profile – Provide basic information to get started. Complete Eligibility Requirements – Ensure you meet the necessary criteria. Submit Documents for Verification – Secure and streamlined verification process. Get Approved & Start – Once onboarded, you’ll gain access to the CollabHOMES task system. Download the CollabHOMES App today and take the first step toward becoming a Community Pro!

Screenshots

My Tello4 screens
Collab Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Collab Home at 5.0 against My Tello's 4.3. Collab Home also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). My Tello's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 1) and chart position (#157 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Collab Home holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Tello has 1.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Tello ships an update every 3 weeks, Collab Home fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
My Tello versus Collab Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy TelloCollab Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.9K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.9K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#157 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiron Enterprises, LLCCollab CA LLC

Customer experience

My Tello

All ratings1,896 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews220 reviews
Positive46.4%
Neutral10.0%
Negative43.6%

Collab Home

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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)

Collab Home

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

My Tello

No in-app purchases

None

Collab Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Tello free?
My Tello is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Collab Home free?
Collab Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My Tello or Collab Home?
Collab Home is rated higher. My Tello averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Collab Home averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do My Tello or Collab Home have ads?
My Tello shows ads; Collab Home does not.
Which is updated more often, My Tello or Collab Home?
My Tello ships an update every 3 weeks, and Collab Home fortnightly. Most recently, My Tello was updated on November 1, 2026 and Collab Home on October 21, 2026.

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