# AWS Console vs CallStep

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AWS Console at none against CallStep's 6. AWS Console also leads on ratings volume (6.2K vs 1). CallStep's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CallStep sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per month. AWS Console asks for nothing beyond the download.

CallStep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AWS Console has 6.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AWS Console ships an update every 3 weeks, CallStep every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AWS Console | CallStep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aws-console/id580990573/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callstep-phone-text-crm/id6759998570/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 177 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954) | [ServiceIn Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753441016) |

## What reviewers say

### AWS Console

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aws-console/id580990573)

Manage and monitor your AWS resources from your mobile device. Receive push notifications for important updates, view dashboards with real-time data, and perform select actions on your cloud infrastructure.

**Highlights:** View and manage AWS resources, Push notifications for services, Resource monitoring dashboard, View configuration details and metrics, Perform select actions on resources, Biometric authentication for login

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Convenient mobile access to AWS services
- 💡 Federated login support
- 🔒 Biometric authentication
- 🚀 Quick access to billing and cost management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy login process
- 🔒 Lack of support for hardware security keys
- 🔋 Frequent need to re-authenticate
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🚫 Limited functionality compared to web console

**Reported bugs**

- Instances status not updating properly
- Inability to copy/paste in CloudShell
- Blank screens and login issues
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add support for more AWS services (e.g. Lightsail, CloudWatch, Lambda)
- Improve CloudShell usability and integration
- Allow editing of resources (e.g. Route 53, security groups)
- Implement push notifications for alerts and alarms
- Provide option to save login credentials or use Face ID/Touch ID


### CallStep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callstep-phone-text-crm/id6759998570)

This app provides a dedicated business phone number for calls and texts, featuring AI-powered call answering, transcription, and voicemail summaries. Manage contacts, message history, and important business communications in one place, separate from your personal line.

**Highlights:** Dedicated business phone number, AI call answering and transcription, Business texting (SMS/MMS), Voicemail with AI summaries, Contact management and history, Flexible, non-expiring minute packages

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Number Plan | $44.99 | per month |
| 3-Number Plan | $56.99 | per month |
| 5-Number Plan | $68.99 | per month |
| 100 AI Minutes | $19.99 | one-time |
| 500 AI Minutes | $99.99 | one-time |
| 1000 AI Minutes | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AWS Console free?

AWS Console is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CallStep free?

CallStep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AWS Console or CallStep?

CallStep is rated higher. AWS Console averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while CallStep averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AWS Console or CallStep have ads?

Neither AWS Console nor CallStep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AWS Console or CallStep?

AWS Console ships an update every 3 weeks, and CallStep every 2 days. Most recently, AWS Console was updated on October 29, 2026 and CallStep on October 28, 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.*