Comparison

CallPlease vs CallCMR Client Portal

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

Head to head
About

CallPlease

This app streamlines team communication and task management by providing a centralized system for call logging and contact management. It helps users and teams understand their next steps, track all information, and collaborate effectively on calls and tasks across devices.

Highlights
  • Centralized call logging
  • Shared call logs
  • Customizable workflows
  • Task and message tracking
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Enterprise-grade security
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CallPlease helps you and your team be more productive anywhere you work. As a system for managing communications workflow, we have expanded on the traditional call logging system to enable instant access to one or more logs and address books and create customized workflows that help everyone know "What's Next." All information is tracked, synced and centrally managed among multiple users on all devices worldwide. CallPlease is the perfect mobile solution for anyone who wants to reduce communications chaos - individuals, executives + assistants, receptionists, teams, entire offices. THE MOBILE APP The CallPlease mobile app keeps you up-to-date on calls, tasks and messages. See what’s new/urgent, review call history, make and return calls, and mark what happened at the end of the call. CallPlease offers a unique feature, Shared Call Logs, that lets any size group or team share all calls and info - included in every subscription at no extra cost. 1. Interactive Shared Logs allow all calls and information to be shared with everyone in a group, team, client or project - great for groups that collaborate on the same calls. 2. Queue Shared Logs allow call requests to be logged and then assigned to, or chosen by, group or team members - great for help desks, sales inquiries, service businesses, etc. SECURITY CallPlease is built on an Enterprise Security Class Foundation using world class encryption and monitoring techniques. CallPlease Enterprise Security has been approved by organizations with extraordinary security requirements.

About

CallCMR Client Portal

This business app helps clients stay connected with their customers and employees by managing communications. It allows users to listen to calls, retrieve messages, collaborate with teams, and view account details. The secure and easy-to-use platform aims to improve processes, save time, and increase revenue.

Highlights
  • Listen to recorded calls and retrieve messages
  • Collaborate with team members
  • Securely message employees and customers
  • View account details and reports
  • Access on-call schedules
  • HIPAA and HITECH compliant
Features
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Missed Calls Cost You Money. Answered Calls Make You Money. We Answer Calls...And More! Since 1959 Call Management Resources has been your partner in delighting your customers and winning business. We help clients across the country stay connected to their employees, stakeholders, and customers. Whether you're part of the fortune 100 or a small businesses or start-up, we help you improve processes, save time, serve more customers, and increase the bottom line. The Call Management Resources mobile app will help you stay on top of all your valuable client communications. Listen to your calls, retrieve your messages, collaborate with your team, view your account details, and much, much more! The app is secure, easy to use, and free to all our valuable clients. Features: • Free app synced to your Call Management Resources portal • View all your outbound account activity • Listen to recorded phone calls and retrieve messages • Add internal notes to calls that only your team will see • Secure message your employees, colleagues, and customers • Reply to customers via text, email, or phone • Access your on-call schedules • View and pay your bill • View call and message reports • Track usage • Communicate with Call Management Resource’s client services team • Change your appointment settings • Compatible with iPhone and iPad • Fully HIPAA and HITECH compliant How the app works? To use the app, you'll need to be a current Call Management Resources customer. Once you sign up, you’ll be provided with a username and password that will allow you to access our mobile app and desktop client portal.

Screenshots

CallCMR Client Portal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CallPlease at 5.0 against CallCMR Client Portal's 2.5. CallCMR Client Portal's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CallPlease holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CallPlease versus CallCMR Client Portal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCallPleaseCallCMR Client Portal
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCallPlease IncCMR, Inc

Customer experience

CallPlease

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative57.6%

CallCMR Client Portal

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

CallPlease

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App doesn't load properly
  • Cannot search phone sheet
  • App crashes constantly
  • App crashes after login
  • Contacts won't sync
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  • App shuts down by itself
  • Updated app doesn't work
  • Opens and closes right away
  • Failed to import contact information
  • Cannot record incoming calls
  • 'Create account' link unresponsive
  • Notes section get cut off
  • Cannot view notes

Requested features

6 requests
  • Needs iOS widget
  • Needs email options
  • Option to email call log or notes
  • Ability to create messages from iPhone/iPad
  • Access contacts and automatically dial numbers
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  • Send email messages or texts to others

CallCMR Client Portal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CallPlease

No in-app purchases

None

CallCMR Client Portal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CallPlease free?
CallPlease is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CallCMR Client Portal free?
CallCMR Client Portal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CallPlease or CallCMR Client Portal?
CallPlease is rated higher. CallPlease averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CallCMR Client Portal averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.
Do CallPlease or CallCMR Client Portal have ads?
Neither CallPlease nor CallCMR Client Portal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CallPlease or CallCMR Client Portal?
CallPlease ships an update every 3 weeks, and CallCMR Client Portal every 3 weeks. Most recently, CallPlease was updated on October 19, 2026 and CallCMR Client Portal on October 9, 2026.

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