Comparison

magicApp Calling & Messaging vs netTALK Setup

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

netTALK Setup

This free utility app simplifies the setup of a netTALK ezLINQ device to your home or office WiFi network using an iOS device. It allows for quick configuration, sharing network access via QR code, and direct messaging with support.

Highlights
  • WiFi network setup for ezLINQ
  • No computer required
  • QR code network sharing
  • Direct support messaging
  • Reconfigure WiFi settings
  • Portable and compact device management
Features
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Use this free app to set-up your new netTALK ezLINQ to your home/office WiFi network using your iOS device.   //Benefits: No computer required - just use your iPhone or iPad to setup the ezLINQ Quickly connect your ezLINQ to your WiFi network using your iPhone or iPad Quickly use this app to reconfigure the ezLINQ at any time. For example, changing the Wi-Fi connection that your ezLINQ uses. Use this app to share your ezLINQ WiFi network with others with a QR Code for ease and convenience. Use this app to directly message our support team and specific support documentation. //The ezLINQ The ezLINQ includes one month of netTALK’s NexGen VoIP Phone Service. Make crystal clear calls over the Internet using any standard handset phone. Portable & Compact - Ideal for Home/Office and Travel Use. Built-in Power Adapter - Double insulated for safety. No Bulky Adapter Needed. Versatile USB Port - Share files on the network or charge your phone. Advanced Voice Tech - Adaptive noise reduction. Echo cancellation. WiFi Enabled - Connect ezLINQ via WiFi or Ethernet cable. Fax Friendly - Real time FAX over Internet Protocol USB Media Streaming - HD Streaming to any supported device //ezLINQ Tech Specs 802.11n b/g/n (300 Mbps) 1 Phone port 1 USB 2.0 Port 1 LAN Ethernet port 1 WAN Ethernet port **modem may be required Dimensions: 3in x 3in x 1in (75mm x 75mm x 25mm) Required for setup: iOS device netTALK Setup App High-Speed Internet Service Handset phone

Screenshots

magicApp Calling & Messaging4 screens
netTALK Setup3 screens

Verdict

The call

magicApp Calling & Messaging and netTALK Setup both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of netTALK Setup's written reviews are positive against 49% of magicApp Calling & Messaging's. netTALK Setup also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). magicApp Calling & Messaging's advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads 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

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. netTALK Setup asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 netTALK Setup. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: magicApp Calling & Messaging has 26K ratings behind it against 7, 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 100% of netTALK Setup's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

magicApp Calling & Messaging ships an update fortnightly, netTALK Setup every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
magicApp Calling & Messaging versus netTALK Setup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermagicApp Calling & MessagingnetTALK Setup
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (26K ratings) — better4.6 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews49.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26K — better7
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB46 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMAGICJACK VOIP SERVICES LLCNOOZ.AI

Customer experience

magicApp Calling & Messaging

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

netTALK Setup

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

netTALK Setup

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

netTALK Setup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is magicApp Calling & Messaging free?
magicApp Calling & Messaging is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is netTALK Setup free?
netTALK Setup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, magicApp Calling & Messaging or netTALK Setup?
magicApp Calling & Messaging is rated higher. magicApp Calling & Messaging averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while netTALK Setup averages 4.6 from 7 ratings.
Do magicApp Calling & Messaging or netTALK Setup have ads?
Neither magicApp Calling & Messaging nor netTALK Setup shows ads.
Which is updated more often, magicApp Calling & Messaging or netTALK Setup?
magicApp Calling & Messaging ships an update fortnightly, and netTALK Setup every 3 months. Most recently, magicApp Calling & Messaging was updated on October 15, 2026 and netTALK Setup on October 7, 2026.

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