Comparison

Talkcoms vs MyPower(New)

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

Head to head
About

Talkcoms

Connect with loved ones and business contacts globally through high-quality voice calls and simple text messaging. Communicate freely over Wi-Fi or mobile data without incurring charges.

Highlights
  • High-quality voice calls
  • Free text messages
  • App-to-app communication
  • Wi-Fi or mobile data usage
  • Contact list integration
  • Direct number dialing
Features
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Our mission is to help everyone around the world talk or text with your loved ones or business contacts. Key features - FREE CALLS: High-quality voice calls app to app when on Wi-Fi or mobile data - FREE TEXT MESSAGES: simple to send text messages app to app when on Wi-Fi or mobile data How to use Talkcoms features After successful downloading, installing and signing in to the app you can: 1) Make a call 2) Send text messages - Simply scroll through the phone book to find the person you would like to call or send text messages; - Use the search function in the app to quickly locate the person you want to call or send text messages; - Press on the contact to make the call or send text messages; - You can also dial the person's number directly if you know the number.

About

MyPower(New)

Manage your electricity account effortlessly with this secure mobile application. Pay bills, buy prepaid tokens, view statements, and track your consumption from anywhere. It offers multi-account support for comprehensive control over your energy needs.

Highlights
  • Pay electricity bills instantly
  • Purchase prepaid electricity tokens
  • View transaction receipts and statements
  • Check account balance
  • Track electricity consumption
  • Manage multiple electricity accounts
Features
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MyPower – Take Control of Your Electricity MyPower is the official, simple, and secure way to manage your electricity needs anytime, anywhere. Whether you are at home, at work, or on the go, MyPower gives you full control of your account right at your fingertips. Key Features: Pay Your Bills Instantly Clear outstanding electricity bills with a few taps – fast, secure, and reliable. Buy Prepaid Tokens Purchase tokens for your meter anytime and receive them instantly. View Receipts & Statements Keep track of your transactions with easy access to digital receipts and detailed account statements. Check Account Balance Always know how much you owe or how much credit remains on your meter. Track Your Consumption View and monitor your electricity usage to stay in control and manage costs. Multi-Account Support Easily add and manage multiple accounts or meters from one app. Secure & Convenient Built with the latest security standards to ensure your data and transactions are protected. …and much more coming soon to make your electricity experience even easier. Download MyPower today and experience the smarter way to manage your electricity.

Screenshots

Talkcoms4 screens
MyPower(New)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Talkcoms at 63% against MyPower(New)'s 0%. Talkcoms also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (584 vs 6). MyPower(New)'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 27 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Talkcoms holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talkcoms has 584 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Talkcoms's written reviews are positive against 0% of MyPower(New)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Talkcoms ships an update every 27 months, MyPower(New) every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Talkcoms versus MyPower(New): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalkcomsMyPower(New)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (584 ratings) — better1.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings584 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB71 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTalkcoms limitedTHE KENYA POWER AND LIGHTING COMPANY LIMITED

Customer experience

Talkcoms

All ratings583 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative34.4%

MyPower(New)

All ratings6 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Talkcoms

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App hangs and becomes unresponsive during calls
  • Calls disconnect after 2 minutes
  • Login system malfunctions after logout
  • Calls fail with error messages despite adequate balance
  • Background music or noise interrupts calls
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  • Poor connection causing calls to break in and out

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved account recovery and login process
  • Better customer support responsiveness
  • More reliable connection stability

MyPower(New)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Talkcoms

No in-app purchases

None

MyPower(New)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Talkcoms free?
Talkcoms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyPower(New) free?
MyPower(New) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Talkcoms or MyPower(New)?
Talkcoms is rated higher. Talkcoms averages 4.4 out of 5 from 584 ratings, while MyPower(New) averages 1.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Talkcoms or MyPower(New) have ads?
Neither Talkcoms nor MyPower(New) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Talkcoms or MyPower(New)?
Talkcoms ships an update every 27 months, and MyPower(New) every 3 months. Most recently, Talkcoms was updated on September 24, 2026 and MyPower(New) on September 20, 2026.

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