# International Calling－Talk360 vs Text ▹

The clearest difference is review sentiment: International Calling－Talk360 at 66% against Text ▹'s 26%. International Calling－Talk360 also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Text ▹'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. International Calling－Talk360 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Text ▹ sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

International Calling－Talk360 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: International Calling－Talk360 has 21K ratings behind it against 3.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of International Calling－Talk360's written reviews are positive against 26% of Text ▹'s.

International Calling－Talk360 ships an update fortnightly, Text ▹ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | International Calling－Talk360 | Text ▹ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/international-callingtalk360/id1036150883/reviews)** | [4.4 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text/id1473442501/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 3.8K |
| Positive reviews | **66.4% of reviews** | 25.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 73 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Talk360 Group B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133586948) | [Vaghela Babubha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466057867) |

## What reviewers say

### International Calling－Talk360

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/international-callingtalk360/id1036150883)

Make affordable international calls to any offline phone number worldwide using your existing number. The recipient does not need the app or internet. Send mobile top-ups to over 160 countries.

**Highlights:** Cheap international calls, Recipient doesn't need internet, No subscription required, Global mobile top-ups, Free test call, Use existing phone number

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Credit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Start Credit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Value | $3.99 | one-time |
| Welcome offer | $4.59 | one-time |
| Start Credit | $5.69 | one-time |
| Most Popular | $5.99 | one-time |
| Most Popular | $11.49 | one-time |
| Best Value | $12.99 | one-time |
| Best Value | $23.00 | one-time |
| Premium Credit | $46.00 | one-time |
| Premium Credit | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent call quality
- 💰 Affordable international rates
- 📞 Clear connection for landline calls
- 🔍 Easy to use interface
- ⭐ Reliable service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent call drops
- ⚠️ Deceptive pricing and hidden fees
- 🔇 Poor sound quality
- 🕰️ Long call connection times
- 🔒 Concerns about personal data usage

**Reported bugs**

- Calls not connecting properly
- Credit disappearing without explanation
- Blocked accounts with no resolution

**Requested features**

- Call recording option
- Ability to delete contacts from call logs
- In-app messaging feature


### Text ▹

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text/id1473442501)

This app provides a US/Canada phone number for making and receiving calls and texts globally. It allows users to turn devices like iPads into phones, offering cheap international calls and unlimited messaging without a traditional phone service. Both parties need the app installed for calls.

**Highlights:** Real US & Canada phone number, Unlimited SMS/text messaging, Audio and video calls, Cheap international calls, Turn iPad/iPod into a phone, Cloud hosting for chat/call history

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text App App-to-App : Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Text App Private Number Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Text App App-to-App : Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| TextApp Private Number Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Text App App-to-App : Yearly | $32.99 | per year |
| Text App Private Number Yearly | $48.99 | per year |
| 200 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1300 Credits | $7.99 | one-time |
| Reinstate TextApp Account | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Credits | $15.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient texting and calling
- 💡 Ability to create own number

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable text/call functionality
- 💰 Expensive subscription and credits
- 🔒 Unclear privacy and security practices

**Reported bugs**

- Generating number issue
- Inability to cancel subscription
- Frequent app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to send/receive messages to non-app users
- Support for international numbers
- Improved message history and management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is International Calling－Talk360 free?

International Calling－Talk360 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Text ▹ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, International Calling－Talk360 or Text ▹?

International Calling－Talk360 is rated higher. International Calling－Talk360 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Text ▹ averages 4.4 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do International Calling－Talk360 or Text ▹ have ads?

Both International Calling－Talk360 and Text ▹ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, International Calling－Talk360 or Text ▹?

International Calling－Talk360 ships an update fortnightly, and Text ▹ every 3 months. Most recently, International Calling－Talk360 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Text ▹ on October 24, 2026.

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