# Talkyto vs VirtuelSMS

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Talkyto | VirtuelSMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (296 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkyto-twilio-calls-and-sms/id1494483164/reviews)** | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtuelsms/id6462086316/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **296** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 31.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Websolutions Agency](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445653382) | [Virtuemantra Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702830867) |

## What reviewers say

### Talkyto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkyto-twilio-calls-and-sms/id1494483164)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MMS | $1.99 | per month |
| Voice | $4.99 | per month |
| Messaging | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly PRO Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| All | $6.49 | per month |
| ALL | $8.49 | per month |
| Yearly PRO Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly PRO Subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless Twilio integration
- 👍 Portability across devices
- 👍 Multiple account support
- 👍 Reliable and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful new features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sluggish performance
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Security concerns
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Dropped calls
- Subscription issues
- Connectivity problems
- Disappearing messages

**Requested features**

- Voicemail support
- Improved SMS/MMS handling
- Easier contact management
- Notification customization


### VirtuelSMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtuelsms/id6462086316)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly (80% discount) | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly (60% discount) | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly (40% discount) | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly (20% discount) | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*