# Brilliant Connect HD vs Callimo

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brilliant Connect HD | Callimo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brilliant-connect-hd/id1605763630/reviews) | **[4.4 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callimo/id6763991790/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **197** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 24.4% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#140** |
| Size | 160 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INTERCLOUD LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605763632) | [Aydonat Celebi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895589687) |

## What reviewers say

### Brilliant Connect HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brilliant-connect-hd/id1605763630)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Affordable calling rates compared to mobile operators
- 📞 Good call quality when working properly
- 🌐 Reliable IP-based calling service for Bangladesh
- ⚡ Fast connection speeds
- 📱 Works on iOS devices including iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- ❌ Missing add balance/recharge functionality
- 🔐 Login and OTP verification issues
- 📵 Poor call quality on some connections
- ⚠️ NID document submission button not visible on iOS

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Callimo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callimo/id6763991790)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Instant messaging, Group chats, Secure communication, Easy-to-use interface, Video calls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brilliant Connect HD free?

Brilliant Connect HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Callimo free?

Callimo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Brilliant Connect HD or Callimo?

Callimo is rated higher. Brilliant Connect HD averages 3.6 out of 5 from 197 ratings, while Callimo averages 4.4 from 28 ratings.

### Do Brilliant Connect HD or Callimo have ads?

Neither Brilliant Connect HD nor Callimo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brilliant Connect HD or Callimo?

Brilliant Connect HD ships an update every 2 months, and Callimo every 8 days. Most recently, Brilliant Connect HD was updated on October 27, 2026 and Callimo on October 28, 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.*