# Blacktel vs Call.com

The clearest difference is rating: Call.com at 4.6 against Blacktel's 2.4. Call.com also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Blacktel's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blacktel sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $16.49 per month and Call.com sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Call.com holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Call.com has 836 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Blacktel's written reviews are positive against 39% of Call.com's.

Blacktel ships an update every 2 months, Call.com every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blacktel | Call.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blacktel/id1440329351/reviews) | **[4.6 (836 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callcom-2nd-phone-number/id6445892075/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **836** |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **38.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Blacktelio OÜ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1208089378) | [Call.com Telecom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674539677) |

## What reviewers say

### Blacktel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blacktel/id1440329351)

Obtain virtual phone numbers from various countries for calls, SMS, and faxes. Manage multiple numbers simultaneously without needing physical SIM cards. Offers a free service for basic communication needs and paid options for extended use.

**Highlights:** Virtual phone numbers, Multiple numbers per device, Calls, SMS, and fax, Call forwarding, Voicemail, SMS to email, Trash SIM for verifications

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Charge 1000 Credits monthly | $16.49 | per month |
| Charge 2500 Credits monthly | $38.99 | per month |
| Charge 5000 Credit monthly | $81.99 | per month |
| Charge 7500 Credits monthly | $99.99 | per month |
| Credit 500 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Credit 1000 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Credit 2500 | $38.99 | one-time |
| Credit 5000 | $79.99 | one-time |
| Credit 7500 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Call.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callcom-2nd-phone-number/id6445892075)

Get a real virtual phone number for calls, texts, and video chats on any device. Separate work and personal lines, stay connected while traveling, or manage multiple numbers easily. Enjoy affordable international rates and synchronized contacts across all your devices.

**Highlights:** Virtual phone number, Voice, SMS, and video calls, Cross-device synchronization, Personalized voicemail, Call and SMS forwarding, Advanced availability controls, Block unwanted calls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add $1.39 | $1.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Credit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Add $3.49 | $4.99 | one-time |
| $6.99 Credit | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1 Month Subscription | $6.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Credit | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3 Month Subscription | $9.99 | one-time |
| Add $8.49 | $11.99 | one-time |
| $24.99 Credit | $24.99 | one-time |
| 12 Month Subscription | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for second number
- 👍 Affordable pricing
- 👍 Good call quality
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Reliable for SMS

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Payment issues
- 🐛 Login problems
- 🐛 Call reliability issues
- 🐛 Poor call quality
- 🐛 App crashes/freezes

**Reported bugs**

- In-app purchase not available
- System server very bad, loading time out
- Cannot log in to account
- Numbers scramble when making calls
- Error: 'sorry something went wrong, please try again' when making calls

**Requested features**

- Add ability to send/receive pictures and video
- Add more country options for numbers
- Improve UI for handling multiple numbers
- Allow default number selection
- Enable in-app purchases via App Store


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blacktel free?

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

### Is Call.com free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blacktel or Call.com?

Call.com is rated higher. Blacktel averages 2.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Call.com averages 4.6 from 836 ratings.

### Do Blacktel or Call.com have ads?

Neither Blacktel nor Call.com shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blacktel or Call.com?

Blacktel ships an update every 2 months, and Call.com every 2 weeks. Most recently, Blacktel was updated on November 11, 2026 and Call.com on November 12, 2026.

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