# botim vs TWIST by STIX

The clearest difference is rating: TWIST by STIX at 5.0 against botim's 4.3. TWIST by STIX also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). botim's advantage is ratings volume (52K vs 1) and chart position (#94 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. botim sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. TWIST by STIX asks for nothing beyond the download.

TWIST by STIX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: botim has 52K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

botim ships an update weekly, TWIST by STIX every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | botim | TWIST by STIX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/botim/id1263036818/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twist-by-stix/id6790096015/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 22.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#94** | — |
| Size | 540 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Algento Cloud Computing Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1186143621) | [Marina Suhhareva](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790096017) |

## What reviewers say

### botim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/botim/id1263036818)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app offers HD voice and video calls with AI enhancements, secure messaging with real-time translation, and money transfer services. It also includes an AI companion for assistance with various tasks.

**Highlights:** HD voice and video calls, AI filters and effects, Real-time AI translation, Local and international money transfers, AI companion assistant, Multi-currency prepaid card

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BOTIM VIP Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Botim VIP Monthly Offers | $1.49 | per month |
| BOTIM Family Bundle Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Botim Family Monthly Offer | $3.99 | per month |
| BOTIM VIP Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Diamonds 99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| BOTIM VIP for One Month | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds 499 | $4.99 | one-time |
| BOTIM VIP for One Year | $12.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds 4999 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great voice quality
- 💡 Only option for VOIP in UAE
- 👍 Reliable for family calls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent call disconnections
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📺 Intrusive ads even with paid subscription
- 🔍 Inconsistent video quality
- 🤖 Buggy and unreliable features

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to receive verification codes
- Inability to delete account
- Compatibility issues with iOS 12 and newer
- Calls not connecting on mobile data

**Requested features**

- Group video calling
- Bluetooth headset compatibility
- Desktop app version
- Improved notification system


### TWIST by STIX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twist-by-stix/id6790096015)

Create and share digital business cards with multiple profiles for different purposes. Easily save and manage received contacts with search and quick access. No account registration is required to start using the service.

**Highlights:** Multiple digital business cards, QR code sharing, Contact saving and management, Searchable contact list, No account registration required, Local data storage

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is botim free?

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

### Is TWIST by STIX free?

TWIST by STIX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, botim or TWIST by STIX?

TWIST by STIX is rated higher. botim averages 4.3 out of 5 from 52K ratings, while TWIST by STIX averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do botim or TWIST by STIX have ads?

botim shows ads; TWIST by STIX does not.

### Which is updated more often, botim or TWIST by STIX?

botim ships an update weekly, and TWIST by STIX every 9 days. Most recently, botim was updated on November 7, 2026 and TWIST by STIX on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*