Comparison

Tossable Digits Phone Numbers vs Essimu Plus

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

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About

Tossable Digits Phone Numbers

Obtain private virtual phone numbers for personal or business use. Make calls, send anonymous texts, and manage multiple lines without needing a second device. Protect your personal information with a dedicated number for online sales, dating, or business.

Highlights
  • Private virtual phone numbers
  • Anonymous texting
  • Caller ID masking
  • Unlimited call recording
  • Unlimited voicemail
  • Unlimited SMS messaging
  • Call forwarding
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Manage all of your Virtual Numbers in our secure, integrated mobile app. The Tossable Digits app works with any active subscription. Tossable Digits has been providing private virtual phone numbers to customers for over 20 years! Choose from over 5 million local or Toll-Free numbers from over 60+ countries, make and record private calls, send anonymous texts, hide your Caller ID with a new phone number, or even manage multiple lines for your personal or business life, all without the need for a second phone. We offer more included features than any other virtual phone number company. HOW TOSSABLE DIGITS WORKS Privacy is key with Tossable Digits. Simply choose a number or numbers from our list of over 5 million, then forward that virtual number to any phone you choose. When someone calls your new Tossable Digits number, we will route that call to whatever phone you set up to receive those calls - without the caller ever knowing it’s not your “real” number. You can even use our service with or without the app, and make calls from your Tossable Digits phone number on ANY device. Never carry a second phone again! FEATURES AND BENEFITS Each Tossable Digits number includes over 60 features no matter which plan you choose: - Unlimited Call Recording - Unlimited Voicemail - Unlimited SMS Text Messaging - Custom Call Rules - Do Not Disturb - Outdial - Call Announce - Call Forwarding - CallerID Control - Call Notes - Screening - Custom IVR Menu - API - Two-Factor Authentication - and many more! Other features we offer include RoboCall Blocking, Short Code SMS, Custom Caller ID Message, and more! WHY USE TOSSABLE DIGITS? - Your phone number is a gateway to your private information, and protecting that information has never been as important as it is now. Get a Tossable Digits number and use that phone number when selling things online, dating, making or taking deliveries, signing up for contests and memberships. - Business Owner, Entrepreneur, or Employee in need of a separate business number? With Tossable Digits, there is no need for a complex phone system, second phone, or second sim card. Set calls to be forwarded to your office phone or cell phone with ease. With over 60 included features like Unlimited SMS, Call Recording, and Voicemail, IVR, Call Logs and Do Not Disturb, you can keep your business running with just one app. - Traveling internationally or calling internationally? Park or Port your number to Tossable Digits if you are traveling for a while or get a local number in 60+ countries to help family and friends reach you easily. - Track Real Estate and Auto Sales Listings as well as Display Marketing ROI by getting a number for each listing, post, or ad. Stay organized and know what potential customers are calling about before you answer. - Moving your business to another location but want to keep your number? Simply send it over to Tossable Digits and we will hold it for you as long as you need it. BEST IN CLASS Since we started in 2005 we’ve been featured in The Washington Post, Reuters, Fox, Forbes, Geek, Today, CNET, ZDNet, and more. We have an A+ rating with the BBB and pride ourselves on our world-class customer service. HOW DO I GET STARTED? The Tossable Digits app is for existing Tossable Digits customers with an active subscription. Download the app for an even easier experience making calls and sending texts.

About

Essimu Plus

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Stay connected with family and friends in East Africa without breaking the bank. Essimu lets you make affordable, high-quality voice calls to Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda starting at just $0.15 per minute. No contracts, No subscriptions, no hidden fees. Pay only for the minutes you use. WHY ESSIMU? - Crystal-clear HD voice quality - Rates starting at $0.15/min to East Africa - No monthly fees or commitments prepaid, pay-as-you-go - Top up instantly with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or credit card HOW IT WORKS 1. Sign up with your email 2. Add credit to your account 3. Dial any number in Kenya, Tanzania, or Uganda 4. Talk as long as you want billed per minute FEATURES - Full dialpad with international dialing support - Call history with outgoing, and missed calls - Contact book - save your favourite numbers for quick dialing - In-call controls: mute, speaker, hold, and keypad for automated menus - Real-time balance and rate display so you always know what you're spending - Refer friends and earn $2 credit for every signup BUILT FOR THE DIASPORA Whether you're calling mom in Nairobi, a business partner in Dar es Salaam, or family in Kampala Essimu gives you reliable, affordable calls without the hassle of calling cards or expensive international plans. Download Essimu today and call home for less.

Screenshots

Tossable Digits Phone Numbers4 screens
Essimu Plus3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tossable Digits Phone Numbers at none against Essimu Plus's 4. Essimu Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Essimu Plus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Tossable Digits Phone Numbers asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tossable Digits Phone Numbers versus Essimu Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTossable Digits Phone NumbersEssimu Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (180 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings180 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTelusion IncAlex Kisakye

Bugs and requests

Tossable Digits Phone Numbers

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen issues
  • Incompatibility with certain devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved app UI and functionality
  • Preview of messages without opening
  • Ability to delete messages

Essimu Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tossable Digits Phone Numbers

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Essimu Plus

One-time4
  • 20mins$2.99
  • 45mins$5.99
  • 115mins$14.99
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  • 220mins$29.99

Questions

Is Tossable Digits Phone Numbers free?
Tossable Digits Phone Numbers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Essimu Plus free?
Essimu Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tossable Digits Phone Numbers or Essimu Plus have ads?
Neither Tossable Digits Phone Numbers nor Essimu Plus shows ads.

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