# magicApp Calling & Messaging vs Ultra Mobile

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ultra Mobile at none against magicApp Calling & Messaging's 12. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. magicApp Calling & Messaging sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Ultra Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for magicApp Calling & Messaging against 4.7 for Ultra Mobile. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26K and 15K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of magicApp Calling & Messaging's written reviews are positive against 50% of Ultra Mobile's.

magicApp Calling & Messaging ships an update fortnightly, Ultra Mobile monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | magicApp Calling & Messaging | Ultra Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicapp-calling-and-messaging/id463926997/reviews) | **[4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultra-mobile/id1463041935/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 15K |
| Positive reviews | 49.1% of reviews | **50.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 67 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MAGICJACK VOIP SERVICES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534194883) | [UVNV, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1269242437) |

## What reviewers say

### magicApp Calling & Messaging

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicapp-calling-and-messaging/id463926997)

Get a second phone number for personal or business use without needing a new SIM card. Enjoy unlimited calling and texting to the U.S. and Canada, even while traveling abroad over Wi-Fi. Manage calls with features like caller ID, voicemail, and call blocking.

**Highlights:** Second phone number, Unlimited U.S. & Canada calling, Unlimited U.S. & Canada texting, Wi-Fi calling for travel, Caller ID, voicemail, call blocking, Choose U.S. area code

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Incoming-only calls + texting | $3.49 | per month |
| Outgoing-only calls + texting | $3.49 | per month |
| Incoming and Outgoing calls | $3.99 | per month |
| magicJack Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| magicJack Canadian | $5.99 | per month |
| $4.99 magicJack International minutes credit | $4.99 | one-time |
| SMS for Canadian Numbers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Texting and SMS upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 magicJack International minutes credit | $9.99 | one-time |
| $20.00 magicJack International minutes credit | $19.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 magicJack International minutes credit | $19.99 | one-time |
| $40.00 magicJack International minutes credit | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Excellent call quality
- 💰 Affordable pricing
- 🌍 Works internationally
- 🔍 Useful for maintaining a US number
- 🤖 Reliable service for over 15 years

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Unreliable connectivity issues
- 🤖 Poor customer support
- 🤖 Deactivation of accounts without notice
- 🤖 Inability to transfer or port out numbers

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes phone when answering calls
- Missed calls not showing up in the app
- Text messages getting deleted or out of order
- Inability to log in or access account
- Subscription issues and billing problems

**Requested features**

- Add support for MMS and texts from short codes
- Implement two-factor authentication for security
- Allow users to sign in on multiple devices
- Provide more ringtone options
- Improve integration with native iOS features


### Ultra Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultra-mobile/id1463041935)

Manage your wireless account with affordable talk, text, and data plans on the T-Mobile 5G Network. Enjoy unlimited nationwide calling, global texting, and free international calling to over 90 destinations. Access features like free mobile hotspot and no annual contracts.

**Highlights:** Affordable talk, text, and data plans, T-Mobile 5G Network coverage, Unlimited nationwide talk, Global text and international calling, Free mobile hotspot, No annual contracts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Affordable pricing
- 🌍 Good international coverage
- 📱 Easy to use app
- 🤖 Intuitive app functionality
- 🔍 Helpful account management features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Unreliable network coverage
- 🤖 Buggy and glitchy app
- 🔍 Poor customer support
- 🔑 Account login issues
- 🔍 Lack of transparency on data usage

**Reported bugs**

- App login repeatedly failing
- Incorrect data usage reporting
- Inability to manage PayGo and prepaid plans
- Accounts being suspended without explanation

**Requested features**

- Add support for eSIM
- Improve app localization with more language options
- Provide call history and detailed usage data
- Offer refunds or prorated credits for unused service


## Frequently asked questions

### Is magicApp Calling & Messaging free?

magicApp Calling & Messaging is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ultra Mobile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, magicApp Calling & Messaging or Ultra Mobile?

Ultra Mobile is rated higher. magicApp Calling & Messaging averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Ultra Mobile averages 4.7 from 15K ratings.

### Do magicApp Calling & Messaging or Ultra Mobile have ads?

Neither magicApp Calling & Messaging nor Ultra Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, magicApp Calling & Messaging or Ultra Mobile?

magicApp Calling & Messaging ships an update fortnightly, and Ultra Mobile monthly. Most recently, magicApp Calling & Messaging was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ultra Mobile on October 29, 2026.

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