# magicApp Calling & Messaging vs netTALK Setup

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.

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.

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.

magicApp Calling & Messaging ships an update fortnightly, netTALK Setup every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | magicApp Calling & Messaging | netTALK Setup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicapp-calling-and-messaging/id463926997/reviews)** | [4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nettalk-setup/id873300855/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 49.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 67 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MAGICJACK VOIP SERVICES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534194883) | [NOOZ.AI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719697036) |

## 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


### netTALK Setup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nettalk-setup/id873300855)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 16, 2026 and netTALK Setup on October 7, 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.*