# Ring4 vs netTALK Setup

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ring4 | netTALK Setup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ring4-second-phone-number/id594763296/reviews) | **[4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nettalk-setup/id873300855/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 105 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ring4, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/554514869) | [NOOZ.AI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719697036) |

## What reviewers say

### Ring4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ring4-second-phone-number/id594763296)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Talk & Text for French Mobile Phone Number - Line #1 | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Talk & Text for English Mobile Phone Number - Line #1 | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Talk & Text for US/CA Number - Line #1 | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Talk & Text for US/CA Number - Line #2 | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Talk & Text for US/CA Number - Line #3 | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Talk & Text for US/CA Selected Number - Line #1 | $14.99 | per month |
| Package of 10 credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package of 40 credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Package of 100 credits | $8.99 | one-time |
| Package of 250 credits | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great service
- 🚀 Cheap and affordable
- 🚀 Efficient connectivity
- 👍 Excellent app for business and staying in touch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Accounts suspended under false terms
- 🐛 Unreliable service, unable to make calls or send texts
- 🐛 Deceptive pricing and hidden fees
- 🐛 Poor customer support and unresponsive

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*