CallHippo vs VirtUp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CallHippo
This virtual phone system provides local and toll-free numbers from over 50 countries. Businesses can quickly set up a complete phone system with an intuitive interface and powerful backend.
- Virtual phone system
- Local & Toll Free numbers
- 50+ countries
- Instant setup
- Easy to use interface
- Robust backend
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CallHippo is a VoIP based Virtual Phone System which allows startups, small business and enterprise to get Local & Toll Free numbers instantly from over 50+ countries around the world. With our easy to use interface and robust backend architecture, any business can setup their phone system in less than 3 minutes.
VirtUp
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VirtUp — empowering consultants with instant payouts, no lock-ins, no bidding, no commissions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VirtUp at every 5 days against CallHippo's every 3 weeks. CallHippo's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CallHippo ships an update every 3 weeks, VirtUp every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CallHippo | VirtUp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (52 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 52 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ankit Dudhwewala | Virtup |
Bugs and requests
CallHippo
Reported bugs
19 issues- App crashes frequently on iOS
- Session expired and keeps loading
- App crashes on MacBook
- App crashes on startup
- App crashes when opening SMS conversations
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- App crashes after updates
- App doesn't ring on phone
- App doesn't allow login
- App doesn't stay open on iPhone
- App crashes on iPhone X
- App crashes when SMS feature is used
- Cannot create account
- App doesn't work
- Cannot answer phone calls
- Cannot login with website credentials
- Cannot receive calls
- Cannot receive SMS
- Virtual number disappeared
- App not working on iPhone
Requested features
6 requests- Fix UI for iPhone
- Improve iOS app reliability
- Allow sending photos in text messages
- Support Google sign-in on app
- Allow sending international messages
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- More attractive UI
VirtUp
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CallHippo
No in-app purchases
VirtUp
No in-app purchases
