Comparison

GLTalk vs Virtual Line

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

Head to head
About

GLTalk

This free VoIP application offers hassle-free calling and chatting with features like multimedia messaging, video chat, and voice conferencing. It allows for affordable international calls and provides convenient features like voicemail to email and integration with your existing address book.

Highlights
  • Free GLTalk to GLTalk calling
  • Multimedia Messaging
  • Video Chat
  • Voice Conferencing
  • Affordable international calling
  • Voicemail to email
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GLTalk is a FREE VOiP application for easy, hassle-free and convenient calling and chatting. GLTalk comes with a number of features and benefits including: + No hidden charges + Free GLTalk to GLTalk calling* + Multimedia Messaging + Video Chat + Voice Conferencing + GLNumber + Affordable international calling + View detailed call history + Voicemail to email + Never enter access or PIN numbers again + Use existing address book to connect with your contacts + Multilingual customer support * GLTalk to GLTalk calls and chats are free. Operator data charges may apply.

About

Virtual Line

This app provides a business-quality mobile VoIP solution, allowing users to make high-quality calls over Wi-Fi or cellular data. It's ideal for avoiding roaming charges and offers free user-to-user calls. Users can also get UK landline numbers for inbound calls or port existing numbers.

Highlights
  • Mobile VoIP solution
  • High-quality calls over Wi-Fi/3G/4G
  • Avoid roaming charges
  • Free user-to-user calls
  • Inbound UK landline numbers
  • Number porting
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“Virtual Landline” is a business quality Mobile VoIP solution from Buzz Connect that allows you to make high quality calls from your smartphone or tablet using a Wi-Fi or 3G/4G data connection. Used as a means of avoiding roaming charges away from home, users can experience big savings with calls back to the UK! User to user calls are free. Why not choose one of our UK landline numbers for inbound calls, or even port your home/office number to make a fully integrated mobile solution?” ***VOIP OVER 3G/4G - IMPORTANT NOTICE - PLEASE READ*** Be aware that some mobile network operators prohibit or restrict the use of VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) over their network. They may prohibit the use of VoIP over their network or impose additional fees and/or charges when using VoIP over their network. By using Virtual Landline for iOS over 3G/4G, you agree to familiarize yourself with and abide by any restrictions your cellular carrier imposes and agree that Buzz Networks Ltd will not be held liable for any charges, fees or liability imposed by your carrier for using Virtual Landline for iOS over their 3G/4G network.

Screenshots

GLTalk4 screens
Virtual Line4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Virtual Line at 4.6 against GLTalk's 3.2. Virtual Line also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (50% vs 36%). GLTalk's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. GLTalk sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Virtual Line asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Virtual Line holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of GLTalk's written reviews are positive against 50% of Virtual Line's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GLTalk ships an update every 2 months, Virtual Line every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GLTalk versus Virtual Line: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGLTalkVirtual Line
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (30 ratings)4.6 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3036 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB108 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGoldLine Telemanagement IncBuzz Networks Ltd (Connect)

Customer experience

GLTalk

All ratings30 ratings
Positive56.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative43.3%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative63.6%

Virtual Line

All ratings32 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

GLTalk

One-time4
  • GLTalk $0.99 Credit$0.99
  • GLTalk $4.99 Credit$4.99
  • GLTalk $9.99 Credit$9.99
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  • GLTalk $19.99 Credit$19.99
None

Virtual Line

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GLTalk free?
GLTalk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Virtual Line free?
Virtual Line is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GLTalk or Virtual Line?
Virtual Line is rated higher. GLTalk averages 3.2 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Virtual Line averages 4.6 from 36 ratings.
Do GLTalk or Virtual Line have ads?
Neither GLTalk nor Virtual Line shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GLTalk or Virtual Line?
GLTalk ships an update every 2 months, and Virtual Line every 8 months. Most recently, GLTalk was updated on August 11, 2026 and Virtual Line on September 5, 2026.

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