T vs Simple Mobile ILD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
T
This app enables individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, or have a Speech Disability to make and receive relay calls using text over the internet. It connects users with a qualified relay operator and offers features like an integrated contact list and call history.
- Text-based relay calls
- Integrated contact list
- Call history
- Access to live customer care
- Available on wireless networks
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IP Relay, provided by T-Mobile for iOS devices, is a no cost internet-based telecommunications Mobile app available for people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, or who have a Speech Disability who can make and receive relay calls and communicate using text on iOS 9 or higher, including iPad devices. IP Relay app is also available on wireless networks. Connect with a qualified relay operator via IP Relay. Features include integrated contact list, call history, and access to live customer care. Available only in USA and US territories. International calls will either be blocked or terminated. Registration is required to use this app. If no data plan service selected, casual data charges may apply. Learn more at t-mobile.com/IPRelay. Although IP Relay can be used for emergency calling, such emergency calling may not function the same as traditional 911/E911 services. By using the IP Relay app for emergency calling you agree that T-Mobile is not responsible for any damages resulting from errors, defects, malfunctions, interruptions, or failures in accessing or attempting to access emergency services through IP Relay whether caused by the negligence of T-Mobile or otherwise.
Simple Mobile ILD
This free app allows SIMple Mobile customers to make international calls directly to mobile and landline numbers in over 1000 destinations. It eliminates the need for access numbers, offering immediate connections and convenient features like contact dialing and balance checks.
- Direct international calls
- No access numbers needed
- Immediate call connection
- Dial from contacts
- Check balance
- Favorite contacts
- One-touch voicemail
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Please note, this app is compatible with iOS 6 versions and up For SIMple Mobile customers only! Connect globally faster than ever. Say Goodbye to access numbers with the SIMple Mobile International Dialer. With this FREE app you can call directly to mobile phones in Mexico, Canada, China, and India plus over 1000 landline international destinations. Here’s how the app works: -Once downloaded, open the app to make international calls -Dial manually or select a contact with the International number previously saved and press the call button. Tips: Contacts must be saved in the following format: 011 + country code +city code + phone number The application has the following features: • No need to dial an access number • International calls are immediately connected • Automatic dialing from your list of contacts • Check your current balance • Rate your call • Favorite contacts list • Country flags assigned to your favorite countries • One touch voicemail This app is for SIMple Mobile customers that have a SIMple Mobile Unlimited International Plan and those with the SIMple Mobile $10 Global card. Not a SIMple Mobile customer? Switch to SIMple Mobile now! Visit SIMpleMobile.com for more details.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: T at 3.1 against Simple Mobile ILD's 2.4. T also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 54 months) and review sentiment (16% vs 0%). Simple Mobile ILD's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
T holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 87 and 58 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of T's written reviews are positive against 0% of Simple Mobile ILD's.
T ships an update every 3 months, Simple Mobile ILD every 54 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | T | Simple Mobile ILD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (87 ratings) — better | 2.4 (58 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 16.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 87 — better | 58 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 54 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | T-Mobile | Verizon Value, Inc. |
Customer experience
T
Simple Mobile ILD
Bugs and requests
T
Reported bugs
50 issues- App still has LOT of bugs
- Calls get dropped
- Line is busy error
- Hackers fake number calls
- App hasn't been updated
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- Doesn't work at all now
- Cut out during call
- Tried to recall but didn't work
- Phone number in use error
- Call connects then drops
- CAs typing too many 'xxxx'
- Transcribes caller's words to email
- Password is wrong (works elsewhere)
- Cannot verify identity
- New version confusing
- Cannot use microphone on keyboard to dictate
- Cannot register, couldn't verify details
- App does not connect to relay
- Microphone doesn't work for voice to text
- App doesn't work
- Doesn't seem to work when trying to answer call
- Does not list incoming call
- Opening from notification screen, number not listed
- Buggy, doesn't cooperate with system accessibility settings
- Scrolling is buggy
- Incoming text bounces below window
- Incoming call window doesn't expand
- Incoming calls don't always answer
- System often cuts off users
- Performance gets worse
- Takes several minutes for messages to get through
- Never able to complete important calls
- Whenever I get a call, accept call does nothing
- No vibration or sound notification for incoming calls
- App requires upgrade but upgrade doesn't fix error
- Unable to type anything to answer call
- Can't see who called
- Cannot answer calls
- Number flashes briefly
- Cannot forward number
- Forwarding isn't supposed to work
- App crashes when opening
- Keyboard covers text box
- Login doesn't work
- Login not valid
- Username creation fails
- Nobody can hear me
- Login/password doesn't work on app
- Verification review takes too long
- Favorites screen doesn't work
Requested features
10 requests- Ability to report spam callers
- Send words automatically as I type
- Add ability to block numbers
- Option to subscribe to spam call blocking service
- Make browser and app interfaces more similar
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- Sound alerts for incoming calls
- Way to read messages left by caller
- Voicemail for missed calls
- Copy and paste phone numbers into dial screen
- Alphabetized phone book
Simple Mobile ILD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
T
No in-app purchases
Simple Mobile ILD
No in-app purchases
