Comparison

FaceCall vs Flash

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

Head to head
About

FaceCall

Enhance your calls with a personalized video introduction before the call begins. Clearly communicate your reason for calling and even get AI assistance for missed calls. Enjoy features like real-time translation and high-quality group calls.

Highlights
  • Video Caller ID
  • Caller Intention tags
  • AI Missed-Call Assistant
  • Real-Time Voice Translation
  • Auto Translation for messages
  • High-Quality Video & Voice Calls
  • Group Calls
Features
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• FaceCall — A New Way to Call FaceCall lets you show a short video before someone picks up your call. Say hello, show your intention, share your vibe — before the call even starts. It's how calling should feel in 2026 and beyond. • Why FaceCall Is Different Your face becomes your caller ID. Your intention becomes clear. Your missed calls get AI-answered automatically. Calling feels human again. • Key Features - Video Caller ID Record a short video that plays automatically when you call someone. Say why you’re calling. Make it personal. Make it memorable. - Caller Intention Choose Urgent, Quick Question, Good News, Business, Family, or create your own custom tag. No more mystery calls or guessing someone's purpose. - AI Missed-Call Assistant If someone misses your call, FaceCall instantly sends a personalized video or message in your voice and style. Clear, friendly, instant. - Real-Time Voice Translation Break language barriers during live calls. FaceCall translates your conversation as you speak — naturally and instantly. - Auto Translation Send and receive messages with instant translation across multiple languages. Communicate effortlessly across borders. - High-Quality Video & Voice Calls Crystal-clear video up to HD+, fast connection speeds, and smooth performance across devices. - Fun & Friendly Call Effects Add effects, backgrounds, and filters to personalize your calls. Make every conversation expressive, fun, and memorable. - Group Calls Connect with friends, family, or your team in high-quality group video calls. Bring everyone together anytime, anywhere. - Real-Time Screen Sharing Share your screen instantly during a call. Show documents, presentations, photos — anything you need, live. - Call Recording Save important conversations, document decisions, or keep memories. Your recordings are securely stored and always under your control. - Works With Your Contacts Use FaceCall with or without a phone number — your privacy, your choice. No usernames. No verification codes. Instant connection. - Share Calls With Links Call anyone — even if they don't have FaceCall yet. Your Video Caller ID plays instantly in their browser. - Personal Profiles Set your video intro, choose your mood, and express your identity visually. Every call begins with you. - Global, Secure, and Private Calls are encrypted, your videos stay yours, and your identity remains fully in your control. • Why People Love FaceCall - Makes every call feel warm, human, and expressive - Saves time with clear Caller Intention - Removes awkward “Who's calling and why?” moments - Helps professionals stand out instantly - Strengthens relationships and emotional connection - Adds clarity, personality, and depth to communication - Works even if others don't have the app FaceCall transforms ordinary calls into meaningful experiences. • Perfect For - Friends and family - Long-distance relationships - Parents and kids - Creators and influencers - Coaches, consultants, and freelancers - Business professionals - Anyone who wants calls to feel personal again • A New Category of Communication FaceCall isn't messaging. It's not just calling. It's Video Caller Identity — a new visual layer on top of your phone number. Once you try it, regular calls feel empty. • Download FaceCall Today Bring emotion, clarity, meaning, and your real identity into every call. • Contact Us We're here to support you. For questions or feedback, email support@facecall.com. Your input helps us make FaceCall better for our community. FaceCall is protected by U.S. and international patents. Terms of Use — https://www.facecall.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy — https://www.facecall.com/privacy-policy/

About

Flash

Enhance your phone calls with visual communication. Share photos and videos instantly during calls, or send them as private messages that can self-destruct. Edit your media with captions, stickers, and filters before sharing.

Highlights
  • Send photos and videos during calls
  • Use photos as caller ID
  • Password-protected self-deleting messages
  • Photo and video editor with stickers and filters
  • Picture and video messaging
  • Group messaging and live chat
Features
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Flash redefines phone calls by adding picture and video sharing to make phone calls fun and exciting. Send pictures and videos to your friend’s phone whenever you call them and share what you’re up to in a flash! Flash is the latest and greatest photo and video messaging app. Let your friends see your photos and videos whenever you call them, edit pictures, message your friends and send secure, protected pics with ease. Turn your pictures into a caller ID, so your friends will see what you’re up to as soon as you call. Send a “Hidden Flash” that deletes itself, so your flash remains secret. Organize hangouts, make inside jokes and more with “Hidden Flash” pictures and videos. Confidently share photos and videos in private with your friends. Send great pics and videos in a flash with every call! Download Flash now! FLASH FEATURES: SEND PHOTOS AND VIDEOS THROUGH PHONE CALLS - Take and send pics or videos to your friends whenever you call them - Display your photos as your caller ID on your friends’ phones - Share pictures while you talk HIDDEN PHOTOS AND VIDEOS - “Hidden Flash” photos and videos are password-protected and delete themselves - Send private, time-limited Flashes, because some things should disappear PHOTO EDITOR - Add captions to your pics and videos before you send them - Add stickers and emojis - Save your edits to your phone - Add unique effects and filters MESSENGER APP - Send picture and video messages to your friends - Send reactions to your friends’ Flashes - Add emoji faces and reactions to your messages - Keep the conversation going with group messaging and live chat Share pictures and videos like never before with Flash! Download today!

Screenshots

FaceCall4 screens
Flash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FaceCall at 4.5 against Flash's 4.0. FaceCall also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 49). Flash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.5). On price, 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. FaceCall sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Flash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FaceCall holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FaceCall has 1.3K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of FaceCall's written reviews are positive against 67% of Flash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FaceCall ships an update every 2 days, Flash monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
FaceCall versus Flash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFaceCallFlash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better4.0 (49 ratings)
Positive reviews82.8% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better49
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.511.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size387 MB123 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMobiLine, IncFlash App LLC

Customer experience

FaceCall

All ratings1,251 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews186 reviews
Positive82.8%
Neutral1.1%
Negative16.1%

Flash

All ratings49 ratings
Positive75.5%
Neutral2.0%
Negative22.4%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

FaceCall

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Video/audio quality issues on weaker connections
  • Difficulty registering with certain names

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved spam/unwanted call filtering
  • Expanded language support
  • Group call features
  • More customization options

Flash

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

FaceCall

Subscriptions2
  • FaceCall Premium$4.991 Month
  • FaceCall Premium Annual$35.991 Year
One-time7
  • 150 FaceCall Coins$1.59
  • 650 FaceCall Coins$5.79
  • 1050 FaceCall Coins$8.89
Show 4 more
  • 2550 FaceCall Coins$19.99
  • 7050 FaceCall Coins$51.99
  • 11000 FaceCall Coins$74.99
  • 23000 FaceCall Coins$145.99
None

Flash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FaceCall free?
FaceCall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flash free?
Flash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FaceCall or Flash?
FaceCall is rated higher. FaceCall averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Flash averages 4.0 from 49 ratings.
Do FaceCall or Flash have ads?
Neither FaceCall nor Flash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FaceCall or Flash?
FaceCall ships an update every 2 days, and Flash monthly. Most recently, FaceCall was updated on September 27, 2026 and Flash on September 15, 2026.

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