Comparison

Talkyto vs VirtuelSMS

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

Head to head
About

Talkyto

This app provides international calling and texting capabilities, acting as a VoIP softphone. It allows users to manage multiple phone numbers, send and receive SMS/MMS, and utilize a second number for personal or business use, all powered by Twilio.

Highlights
  • International calling and texting
  • VoIP softphone functionality
  • Manage multiple phone numbers
  • Send and receive SMS/MMS
  • Affordable international rates
  • Customizable caller ID
  • SMS verification support
Features
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Talkyto is your all-in-one app for international calling, texting, and managing multiple numbers • built on the reliability of Twilio. Make and receive calls, send and receive SMS and MMS, and stay connected wherever you are. Whether you're traveling, working remotely, or need a second number for personal or business use, Talkyto gives you a full-featured softphone experience directly on your mobile device. • Twilio integration for seamless calling and messaging • Send and receive calls with ease • Affordable international calls to over 80 countries • Send and receive SMS and MMS from any location • Use multiple numbers with flexible caller ID • Ideal for SMS verification, ID verify, and private numbers • Set up a second phone number or 2nd text line quickly • Works as a full VoIP softphone for calls and texts • Import and use contacts directly from your phone Built for users who need: • A reliable Twilio softphone that works seamlessly across devices, combining voice, SMS, and MMS in one simple interface • A second number to separate business and personal calls, ideal for freelancers, entrepreneurs, or anyone managing multiple lines • A cost-effective international calling app to stay connected with clients, friends, or family across borders • A verified number or burner line to use for registrations, temporary use, or privacy-focused communication • Full VoIP calling functionality with customizable caller ID, letting you choose how you appear on outbound calls • A 2nd text number with robust SMS tools, including SMS forwarding, fast and reliable SMS delivery, and compatibility with SMS verification and ID verification services • A smart communication hub to support remote work, agency operations, customer support, or digital marketing campaigns Requirements: • A Twilio account with an active phone number • Your Twilio SID & Auth Token • Enable voice/SMS/MMS permissions in your Twilio dashboard Talkyto helps individuals, teams, and businesses stay connected globally — all with the power of Twilio. Download now and take full control of your calls, messages, and numbers. Terms of Use: https://www.talkyto.com/terms-and-conditions

About

VirtuelSMS

Manage Twilio SMS and calls with this platform. Send messages, make calls, schedule campaigns, and set up auto-replies. Offers a 7-day free trial and affordable monthly plans for comprehensive communication management.

Highlights
  • Send SMS messages
  • Make outgoing calls
  • Schedule communication campaigns
  • Receive incoming messages
  • Set up auto-reply keywords
  • Voicemail setup
  • Buy Twilio numbers
Features
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VirtuelSMS is a platform that allows users to connect their Twilio account to manage various communication features such as making calls, sending SMS messages, scheduling campaigns, receiving messages, and setting up auto-reply keywords. The platform offers a trial period of 7 day and various features at only $5/month plan, including outgoing calls, forwarding incoming calls to a personal number, sending bulk SMS messages, scheduling campaigns, receiving messages, voicemail setup, setting up auto-responder keywords, buying Twilio numbers, and call recordings from twilio directly. It also provides free WhatsApp support. For more info check out our website -https://twilsms.com/ VirtuelSMS is subject to the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA). By using this app, you agree to be bound by Apple's End User License Agreement. Please review the Terms of Use carefully Terms of Use : https://twilsms.com/twilsms_apis/terms_of_service.html Privacy Policy : https://twilsms.com/twilsms_apis/privacy_policy.html End User License Agreement : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ By downloading and using this app, you agree to abide by Apple's Terms of Use. Please review the terms carefully before using the app.

Screenshots

Talkyto4 screens
VirtuelSMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Talkyto at 3.8 against VirtuelSMS's 2.5. Talkyto also leads on ratings volume (296 vs 2). VirtuelSMS's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 31%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Talkyto sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and VirtuelSMS sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Talkyto holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talkyto has 296 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of Talkyto's written reviews are positive against 50% of VirtuelSMS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Talkyto ships an update fortnightly, VirtuelSMS every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Talkyto versus VirtuelSMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalkytoVirtuelSMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (296 ratings) — better2.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews31.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings296 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB60 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperWebsolutions AgencyVirtuemantra Technologies

Customer experience

Talkyto

All ratings296 ratings
Positive72.3%
Neutral1.4%
Negative26.4%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive31.0%
Neutral7.8%
Negative61.2%

VirtuelSMS

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Talkyto

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Dropped calls
  • Subscription issues
  • Connectivity problems
  • Disappearing messages

Requested features

4 requests
  • Voicemail support
  • Improved SMS/MMS handling
  • Easier contact management
  • Notification customization

VirtuelSMS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Talkyto

Subscriptions8
  • MMS2 variants$1.991 Month
  • Voice3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Messaging3 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Monthly PRO Subscription7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • All3 Days trial$6.491 Month
  • ALL$8.491 Month
  • Yearly PRO Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly PRO Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
6 purchases

VirtuelSMS

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly (80% discount)$0.991 Month
  • Monthly (60% discount)$1.991 Month
  • Monthly (40% discount)$2.991 Month
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  • Monthly (20% discount)$3.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Talkyto free?
Talkyto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VirtuelSMS free?
VirtuelSMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Talkyto or VirtuelSMS?
Talkyto is rated higher. Talkyto averages 3.8 out of 5 from 296 ratings, while VirtuelSMS averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Talkyto or VirtuelSMS have ads?
Neither Talkyto nor VirtuelSMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Talkyto or VirtuelSMS?
Talkyto ships an update fortnightly, and VirtuelSMS every 10 days. Most recently, Talkyto was updated on September 24, 2026 and VirtuelSMS on August 9, 2026.

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