Brilliant Connect HD vs Callimo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brilliant Connect HD
This free app allows unlimited voice and video calls to other users, plus low-cost calls to any phone number. It offers end-to-end encrypted chats, rich messaging with photos and files, and group chat functionality. Supports Bangla language and offers a dedicated phone number for incoming calls.
- Free voice and video calls
- Low-cost international calling
- End-to-end encrypted chat
- Rich messaging (photos, files, location)
- Group chat
- Dedicated Brilliant Phone number
- Bangla language support
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Brilliant HD is completely free. With mobile data plan and Wi-Fi connection you can contact any one for FREE. You can also make voice calls to anyone who does not have Brilliant HD App installed at a very competitive rate. Ask your friends and family to install Brilliant HD and you will be able to make VIDEO calls and send stickers via rich messages. Why Brilliant HD is the best communication app for you? Your own Brilliant Phone number Anyone can dial your Brilliant number and call you from anywhere in the world Low cost calls to any phone number anywhere in the world with Brilliant-Out calling Low Data usage saves up to 6 times less data than other similar apps Free voice and video calls to your friends who have the app installed Chat and calls are 100% private with end-to-end encryption Supports Bangla Language Bangla Stickers in rich messages Send photos, videos, files, location and voice messages Group chat keeps you connected with friends Block unwanted calls and messages from unknown contacts Mute notifications Brilliant HD is part of Intercloud Limited Contact us at http://app.brilliant.com.bd/chat
Callimo
Connect with friends globally through fast, secure, and easy-to-use video calls and instant messaging. Create group chats to stay in touch with multiple people simultaneously.
- Instant messaging
- Group chats
- Secure communication
- Easy-to-use interface
- Video calls
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Description: Callimo is a brand-new communication app designed to help you build closer connections with friends around the world. Whether you're looking to chat with like-minded people or stay in touch with friends, Callimo provides a relaxed, fast, and secure platform for communication. Key Features: 1. Instant Messaging – Send and receive messages instantly with a smooth, real-time chat experience. 2. Group Chats – Create group chats easily to connect with multiple friends at once. 3. Simple & Easy-to-Use Interface – Clean and intuitive design that makes messaging effortless.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Callimo at 80% against Brilliant Connect HD's 24%. Callimo also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). Brilliant Connect HD's advantage is ratings volume (197 vs 28) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Callimo holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brilliant Connect HD has 197 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Brilliant Connect HD's written reviews are positive against 80% of Callimo's.
Brilliant Connect HD ships an update every 2 months, Callimo every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brilliant Connect HD | Callimo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (197 ratings) | 4.4 (28 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 24.4% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 197 — better | 28 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #159 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 160 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | INTERCLOUD LIMITED | Aydonat Celebi |
Customer experience
Brilliant Connect HD
Callimo
Bugs and requests
Brilliant Connect HD
Reported bugs
15 issues- NID submission button not appearing on iPhone X and newer models
- Login fails after app reinstallation
- OTP not being received during registration
- Add balance option missing or not displaying
- App crashes during calls
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- Call drops and disconnections
- Outgoing call shows number invalid error
- App freezes on login screen
- Payment processing not reflected in app balance
- Contact list not loading completely
- Message and call history not loading
- App incompatible with iOS 18
- Screen goes off during calls
- Balance shows zero unexpectedly
- Recharge service list fails to load
Requested features
9 requests- International calling support outside Bangladesh
- Easier recharge/payment system with multiple payment options
- Better UX design for recharge interface
- Call history and message history features
- Display of IP number in app
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- Improved contact list functionality
- Dark mode option
- Better background app functionality
- Incoming call notifications for locked/closed app
Callimo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Brilliant Connect HD
No in-app purchases
Callimo
No in-app purchases
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