Comparison

magicApp Calling & Messaging vs SLYFONE

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

Head to head
About

magicApp Calling & Messaging

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
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magicApp is the most affordable & simple way to get a second phone number on your mobile phone. You can use your magicApp second line for your personal or business needs and enjoy unlimited calling and texting to the U.S. and Canada. magicApp makes it possible to have different phone numbers without having to switch out your SIM and at an affordable monthly. You can easily AND quickly switch from your magicApp phone number to your actual phone number. MAGICAPP FEATURES * Choose a U.S. phone number from any available area code * Unlimited calling to the U.S and Canada* * Send or receive unlimited text messages to U.S. and Canadian numbers** * Traveling? Make calls over Wi-Fi so you never have to worry about roaming charges when abroad! * Unlimited calling to other magicJack customer worldwide * Caller ID, voicemail, call blocking, block anonymous callers and call forwarding * Caller ID pulled from your mobile phone contact list, so you always know who is calling * Cheaper than the rest of the apps out there AND AD FREE! EXISITNG MAGICJACK DEVICE CUSTOMER? magicJack customers can enjoy texting to any U.S. or Canadian number** using magicApp - your friends & family don't have to download the app to text! Calls to your magicJack number rings on your smartphone at the same time so you never miss a call. Download now and login to magicApp with your existing magicJack email and password to make and receive calls over Wi-Fi. NEW: Now available to magicJack device customers with Canadian numbers, you can add the option to text with your Canadian phone number for a small annual fee through the app store. TURN YOUR IPAD INTO A PHONE Connect your tablet to the internet, download magicApp and start making calls from your iPad. Use magicApp on devices running iOS14 or higher. Find out more on www.magicJack.com *Texting to international numbers is not available and texts to some US mobile numbers may not be delivered. Unlimited calling to numbers within the United States and Canada, and unlimited texting and other services provided by magicJack®, are based on normal, non-excessive use. A combination of factors is used to determine excessive use, including but not limited to the relative use when compared to the average magicJack® user, the number of unique numbers called, calls forwarded, minutes used, texts sent/received and other factors. Unlimited calling does not include calls to Alaska or the Yukon and Northwest Territories of Canada or calls to non-8YY calling card, platform, conference, or chat lines, for which additional fees will apply. Subject to our Subscriber Agreement located here: http://www.magicjack.com/action/saps/. **Canadian magicJack numbers require a separate subscription for texting.

About

SLYFONE

Obtain a genuine US mobile number for essential verifications and communications, alongside a global eSIM for data access in over 110 countries. This app ensures privacy, facilitates international calls, and provides reliable connectivity for travel and business.

Highlights
  • Virtual US mobile number
  • Global eSIM for data
  • App and account verifications
  • Two-factor authentication
  • International calls and texts
  • Spam blocking
  • No roaming fees
Features
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Get a Real US Mobile Number + Global eSIM in One Powerful App SLYFONE is the only app that gives you both: A real U.S. mobile number (not VoIP) for verifications, calls, and secure texting A global eSIM to stay connected with mobile data in 110+ countries Use SLYFONE to activate WhatsApp, protect your privacy, make international calls, and stay online wherever life takes you. What Makes SLYFONE Unique? Unlike VoIP apps, SLYFONE gives you a real mobile number you can use for app signups, banking, and secure 2FA. And with built-in global eSIM, you get instant, affordable data without SIM cards, roaming charges, or local carriers. Whether you're at home, traveling, or building your business, SLYFONE has you covered. Top Features Virtual U.S. Mobile Number - Activate apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, Zelle, PayPal & more - Receive SMS for 2FA or signups (works with banks, crypto, social media) - Make & receive calls or texts over Wi-Fi/data - Caller ID, voicemail, call forwarding, and spam blocking - Perfect second line for business or privacy Global eSIM Coverage - Get mobile data in over 100 countries — no SIM card needed - Easy to install and activate from the app - Avoid roaming fees while traveling - Use alongside your SLYFONE number for full global connectivity - Ideal for travelers, expats, digital nomads, and remote workers   Use SLYFONE For: - App & account verifications (WhatsApp, Uber, Binance, etc.) - Two-factor authentication (2FA) codes from banks and social platforms - Traveling without roaming or SIM swaps - Keeping your personal number private - Running your small business or side hustle with a dedicated line -Secure texting & calling while abroad All-In-One Communication Tools - Real US number (not VoIP) - Global eSIM (travel-ready) - Send/receive texts & calls - Spam call blocking - Call forwarding to any US/Canada number - Caller ID & voicemail transcription - Share media in messages - Number porting support - Free toll-free calls (no subscription needed) Subscription Plans A paid plan is required to activate and use your US number. - 3-Month Plan – $8.99 - Annual Plan – $29.99 - Outbound Credits – $10 for 1000 credits (1 credit = 1 SMS or 1 min call) No hidden fees. No free trial. Please review pricing before purchasing. Privacy Policy: https://slyfone.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://slyfone.com/terms.html

Screenshots

magicApp Calling & Messaging4 screens
SLYFONE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: magicApp Calling & Messaging at none against SLYFONE's shown. magicApp Calling & Messaging also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 24%) and ratings volume (26K vs 789). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. magicApp Calling & Messaging sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and SLYFONE sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for magicApp Calling & Messaging against 4.6 for SLYFONE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: magicApp Calling & Messaging has 26K ratings behind it against 789, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of magicApp Calling & Messaging's written reviews are positive against 24% of SLYFONE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

magicApp Calling & Messaging ships an update fortnightly, SLYFONE every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
magicApp Calling & Messaging versus SLYFONE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermagicApp Calling & MessagingSLYFONE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (26K ratings) — better4.6 (789 ratings)
Positive reviews49.0% of reviews — better23.7% of reviews
Number of ratings26K — better789
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAGICJACK VOIP SERVICES LLCMobileSphere, Ltd

Customer experience

magicApp Calling & Messaging

All ratings25,677 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews445 reviews
Positive49.0%
Neutral8.1%
Negative42.9%

SLYFONE

All ratings789 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive23.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative75.0%

User reviews

magicApp Calling & Messaging

From 26K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

SLYFONE

From 789 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Excellent app
  • 🙌 Saved me from a problem
  • 👍 Very good

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Unsafe app with harassment
  • 🐛 Non-functioning features
  • 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised
  • 📞 Poor call quality

Bugs and requests

magicApp Calling & Messaging

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

SLYFONE

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Account temporarily unavailable
  • Texts/codes not received
  • Calls not working properly
  • Login/sign-up issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Fix international prefix support
  • Improve call forwarding
  • Add more features like Dingtone app

In-app purchases

12 purchases

magicApp Calling & Messaging

Subscriptions5
  • Incoming-only calls + texting$3.491 Month
  • Outgoing-only calls + texting$3.491 Month
  • Incoming and Outgoing calls$3.991 Month
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  • magicJack Premium$4.991 Month
  • magicJack Canadian$5.991 Month
One-time7
  • $4.99 magicJack International minutes credit$4.99
  • SMS for Canadian Numbers$4.99
  • Texting and SMS upgrade$9.99
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  • $9.99 magicJack International minutes credit$9.99
  • $20.00 magicJack International minutes credit$19.99
  • $19.99 magicJack International minutes credit$19.99
  • $40.00 magicJack International minutes credit$39.99
7 purchases

SLYFONE

Subscriptions2
  • Three Months Plan$14.993 Months
  • Yearly Plan$49.991 Year
One-time5
  • eSIM$3.00
  • 10 Dollar Credit Bundle$10.00
  • 25 Dollar Credit Bundle$25.00
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  • 50 Dollar Credit Bundle$50.00
  • 100 Dollar Credit Bundle$100.00

Questions

Is magicApp Calling & Messaging free?
magicApp Calling & Messaging is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SLYFONE free?
SLYFONE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, magicApp Calling & Messaging or SLYFONE?
magicApp Calling & Messaging is rated higher. magicApp Calling & Messaging averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while SLYFONE averages 4.6 from 789 ratings.
Do magicApp Calling & Messaging or SLYFONE have ads?
SLYFONE shows ads; magicApp Calling & Messaging does not.
Which is updated more often, magicApp Calling & Messaging or SLYFONE?
magicApp Calling & Messaging ships an update fortnightly, and SLYFONE every 6 weeks. Most recently, magicApp Calling & Messaging was updated on October 16, 2026 and SLYFONE on October 15, 2026.

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