# Phoring vs Telefox

The clearest difference is rating: Telefox at 5.0 against Phoring's 4.2. Telefox also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Phoring's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phoring sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Telefox sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Telefox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoring has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Phoring's written reviews are positive against 100% of Telefox's.

Phoring ships an update every 3 weeks, Telefox every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phoring | Telefox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoring/id1484441390/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telefox/id6477368155/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 141 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BroTecs Technologies, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/835813072) | [Omni Story Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707132974) |

## What reviewers say

### Phoring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoring/id1484441390)

This service provides a virtual phone number to add a second line to your smartphone. Make calls and send texts worldwide at competitive rates, ensuring you never miss important business calls, even without internet access.

**Highlights:** Virtual phone number for a second line, Worldwide calling and texting, Intelligent call forwarding, Do-Not-Disturb mode, Avoid international roaming charges, Customizable business phone numbers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| $24.99 | $24.99 | one-time |


### Telefox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telefox/id6477368155)

Connect globally with voice and video calls, and messaging, using only your email address. Enjoy secure, seamless communication without needing phone numbers or worrying about roaming fees. It's free to start and offers features for both personal and professional use.

**Highlights:** Email-based voice and video calls, Real-time messaging, Group management and virtual meetings, Digital business card sharing, Password-free sign-in, Web access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phoring free?

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

### Is Telefox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Phoring or Telefox?

Telefox is rated higher. Phoring averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Telefox averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Phoring or Telefox have ads?

Neither Phoring nor Telefox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phoring or Telefox?

Phoring ships an update every 3 weeks, and Telefox every 6 days. Most recently, Phoring was updated on September 27, 2026 and Telefox on September 22, 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.*