Fanytel vs ControlHippo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fanytel
Obtain private virtual phone numbers from various countries for calls and SMS. Protect your personal number online, maintain privacy, and establish a global presence with local numbers. Ideal for separating personal and professional communication.
- Private virtual phone numbers
- SMS verification for apps
- Free incoming calls and SMS
- International calling and SMS
- VIP business lines
- Complete anonymity
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Get instant virtual phone numbers from US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Complete privacy, global reach, and professional communication - all in one app. KEY FEATURES * Private, Dedicated Virtual Numbers * Virtual Numbers with SMS capability * SMS Verification for Apps & Services * Free Incoming Calls & SMS PRICING Get your second phone number for less: - US Virtual Number: $0.99/month - Canada Virtual Number: $1.99/month - UK Virtual Number: $1.99/month - Australia Virtual Number: $6.99/month WHY FANYTEL? * Prevent Personal Number Exposure Online * Maintain Privacy for Personal Calls & SMS * Establish Global Presence with Local Numbers * Separate Business & Personal Lines INTERNATIONAL CALLING & SMS Connect worldwide with competitive rates for calls and texts to over 150 countries, including USA, Canada, UK, France, Germany, India, Pakistan, Nigeria, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Egypt, Brazil, and Mexico. VIP PHONE NUMBER Get an impressive, professional & fancy virtual number with Fanytel's VIP business lines. Available for US, UK, Canada, and Australia, perfect for both personal and professional use, starting at only $9 for a one-time setup fee. PRIVACY & SECURITY - Complete anonymity - Advanced SSL encryption - GDPR compliant data handling EASY TO USE Get a second phone number in just a few clicks. Boost your communication with a reliable virtual phone number. Download Fanytel Today! Join over 1 million satisfied users worldwide. Enjoy 24/7 customer support. Visit Fanytel.com for more information.
ControlHippo
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ControlHippo is a multi-channel shared inbox that enables businesses to manage social platforms, providing users with a unified platform to manage inquiries efficiently. With ControlHippo, you can sync all your messages with CRM platforms for improved productivity.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ControlHippo at none against Fanytel's 6. ControlHippo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Fanytel's advantage is chart position (#191 vs unranked). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Fanytel sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. ControlHippo asks for nothing beyond the download.
Fanytel ships an update every 2 months, ControlHippo every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fanytel | ControlHippo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (244 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 244 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #191 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Zeust Ltd | Ankit Dudhwewala |
Bugs and requests
Fanytel
Reported bugs
13 issues- Login fails with 'invalid token' error
- Cannot sign in on iPad with Apple Sign-in
- App incompatible with iOS 26
- SMS messages not received despite enabled notifications
- Calls fail to go through with 'error not registered'
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- App crashes frequently during use
- Text messages not sorted chronologically
- Numbers sold to multiple users simultaneously
- Credits disappear after logout/login
- Unable to purchase numbers despite sufficient credits
- Verification codes not delivered on time
- Sign-up connection fails during code verification
- Payment processing failures
Requested features
8 requests- Dark mode option for interface
- 24/7 customer support availability
- MMS/picture message support
- Cryptocurrency payment option
- Multiple number call indicators
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- Improved message sorting by date
- Email login option on iOS
- Better SMS delivery reliability
ControlHippo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Fanytel
- Fanytel Business Credit $1.99$1.99
- Fanytel Business Credit $2.99$2.99
- Fanytel Business Credit $4.99$4.99
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- Fanytel Business Credit $9.99$9.99
- Fanytel Business Credit $14.99$14.99
- Fanytel Business Credit $24.99$24.99
ControlHippo
No in-app purchases
