Comparison

Ring4 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

Ring4

Create a private second phone line for texting and calling without using your personal number. Ideal for online selling, dating, or business, it offers features like call recording and local area codes. Avoid roaming charges by calling over Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Multiple private phone lines
  • Call recording
  • Local area codes
  • Private video calling
  • Voicemail
  • Block unwanted calls
Features
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Start texting and calling on your new private line. Built for people looking for privacy, a local number, and separation between personal and public life. No carrier plan needed. Ring4 can be used like a prepaid phone card. Text, picture message, and call anywhere in the US, Canada, and UK. Avoid using your Cell phone minutes like other apps. Call and text over Wi-Fi to eliminate roaming charges when travelling. Connect a local eSIM and use your Ring4 number anywhere you have cellular data service. Add private video calling, call recording, voicemail, local area codes, and much more – MULTIPLE PHONE LINES: Set up a number for personal, business, and online selling. CALL RECORDING: Start recording on any line and RARE AREA CODES: San Francisco (415), New York (212), Los Angeles (310). What’s the best way to look like a local? Get a rare number that others can’t. Shhhh… VIDEO CALLS: Start video calls when selling online with a one-time link. Great for online selling or sharing a real estate property tour. PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY: Do you trust loyalty programs to not sell your number? You shouldn’t. Receive verification codes (2FA) and promotional messages for your favorite brands with a private second line. BLOCK CALLS: If you're done with your temporary line, or someone is bothering you, simply delete it and grab a new one. No trip to the store, questions from the salesperson, one click, and you're done. VOICEMAIL: Stay professional with a greeting that matches your private second line's purpose. SAVE CELL MINUTES & DATA: Ring4 does *NOT* use your cell phone minutes for calling, like some other apps. Connect to WiFi to make VoIP calls wherever you are. – WHY USE a 2nd PRIVATE PHONE NUMBER? -- ONLINE DATING: Use a second number to text and call without sharing your real cell phone. RENTING: Message tenants, renters, and landlords. Share a room for rent online using a private number, keeping your personal cell phone number confidential. SELLING ONLINE: Keep your cell phone off public listings by texting buyers from a second line you can silence or replace. MARKETPLACE LISTING: Never give your real cell phone number out online. LOYALTY PROGRAMS: Stop loyalty programs from selling your personal cell phone. Signup for online services with your new 2nd line. BUSINESS: Rule #1 of starting a business. Never give out your personal cell phone, and definitely do not put it on your website. This can never be undone, get a 2nd number today for your new idea, your new business before it’s too late. – NO CONTRACTS: Start with a new US or UK temporary number for 7-days. Add a monthly subscription to keep the number forever. (fair use limits apply) FREE INBOUND TEXTS & CALLING: Inbound calls and texts are always free. TRANSPARENT PRICING: Subscriptions unlock 3,000 text messages and calls a month. (counted daily) • 5 credits to start calling in the US or internationally • 5 credits to start a video meeting • 1 credit to send a text message – IMPORTANT: Emergency calls and texts to 911 are not supported. Texts to/from short codes might not always be supported. The trial may include free usage and is intended for one-time use. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled 24 hours in advance and may be managed by the user in Account Settings after purchase. THE FINE PRINT: Terms of use: https://www.ring4.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.ring4.com/privacy-policy – Looking for more than 3 numbers or higher text and calling plans, visit ring4.com/business to learn about our team plans.

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

Ring44 screens
netTALK Setup3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: netTALK Setup at 100% against Ring4's 57%. netTALK Setup also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). Ring4's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 7) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, 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. Ring4 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. netTALK Setup asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

netTALK Setup holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ring4 has 2.9K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Ring4's written reviews are positive against 100% of netTALK Setup's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ring4 ships an update every 5 weeks, netTALK Setup every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Ring4 versus netTALK Setup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRing4netTALK Setup
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.9K ratings)4.6 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.9K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB46 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRing4, LLCNOOZ.AI

Customer experience

Ring4

All ratings2,913 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews519 reviews
Positive56.8%
Neutral5.8%
Negative37.4%

netTALK Setup

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

Bugs and requests

Ring4

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Accounts being limited or disabled for no reason
  • Credits not being properly credited
  • Inability to generate new numbers
  • Frequent app crashes and service interruptions

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to port numbers away from the app
  • Improve text messaging functionality
  • Provide a free trial period

netTALK Setup

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Ring4

Subscriptions6
  • Unlimited Talk & Text for French Mobile Phone Number - Line #1$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited Talk & Text for English Mobile Phone Number - Line #1$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited Talk & Text for US/CA Number - Line #1$9.991 Month
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  • Unlimited Talk & Text for US/CA Number - Line #2$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited Talk & Text for US/CA Number - Line #3$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited Talk & Text for US/CA Selected Number - Line #1$14.991 Month
One-time4
  • Package of 10 credits$0.99
  • Package of 40 credits$3.99
  • Package of 100 credits$8.99
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  • Package of 250 credits$19.99
None

netTALK Setup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ring4 free?
Ring4 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, Ring4 or netTALK Setup?
netTALK Setup is rated higher. Ring4 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while netTALK Setup averages 4.6 from 7 ratings.
Do Ring4 or netTALK Setup have ads?
Neither Ring4 nor netTALK Setup shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ring4 or netTALK Setup?
Ring4 ships an update every 5 weeks, and netTALK Setup every 3 months. Most recently, Ring4 was updated on October 26, 2026 and netTALK Setup on October 24, 2026.

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