# Call.com vs SMSPool

The clearest difference is rating: Call.com at 4.7 against SMSPool's 3.2. Call.com also leads on ratings volume (766 vs 16). SMSPool's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 38%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Call.com sells 32 one-off in-app purchases and SMSPool sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Call.com holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Call.com has 766 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Call.com's written reviews are positive against 73% of SMSPool's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Call.com | SMSPool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (766 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callcom-2nd-phone-number/id6445892075/reviews)** | [3.2 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smspool/id6474617801/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **766** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 37.7% of reviews | **73.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Call.com Telecom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674539677) | [SMSPool](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722088167) |

## What reviewers say

### Call.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callcom-2nd-phone-number/id6445892075)

Get a real virtual phone number on your device without needing a new SIM card. Make calls, send texts, and have HD video calls with a dedicated second line for work, travel, or personal use. Manage multiple numbers and stay connected globally.

**Highlights:** Virtual second phone number, Voice and HD video calls, SMS messaging, Manage multiple numbers, Personalized voicemail, Call and SMS forwarding, Availability controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (32)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add £1.39 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Add $1.39 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Add €1.39 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Add €3.49 | $3.99 | one-time |
| kr 50,00 Credit | $3.99 | one-time |
| €5,00 Credit | $4.00 | one-time |
| $4.99 Credit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Add £3.49 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Add $3.49 | $4.99 | one-time |
| £5.00 Credit | $5.00 | one-time |
| $5.00 Credit | $5.00 | one-time |
| 3 Month Subscription | $5.99 | one-time |
| $6.99 Credit | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1 Month Subscription | $6.99 | one-time |
| 3 Month Subscription | $6.99 | one-time |
| kr 100,00 Credit | $7.99 | one-time |
| €10,00 Credit | $9.00 | one-time |
| $9.99 Credit | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3 Month Subscription | $9.99 | one-time |
| Add €8.49 | $9.99 | one-time |
| $10.00 Credit | $10.00 | one-time |
| Add £8.49 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Add $8.49 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 3 Month Subscription | $15.99 | one-time |
| 12 Month Subscription | $15.99 | one-time |
| 12 Month Subscription | $16.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 Credit | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3 Month Subscription | $19.99 | one-time |
| $24.99 Credit | $24.99 | one-time |
| 12 Month Subscription | $24.99 | one-time |
| 12 Month Subscription | $39.99 | one-time |
| 12 Month Subscription | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for second number
- 👍 Affordable pricing
- 👍 Good call quality
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Reliable for SMS

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Payment issues
- 🐛 Login problems
- 🐛 Call reliability issues
- 🐛 Poor call quality
- 🐛 App crashes/freezes

**Reported bugs**

- In-app purchase not available
- System server very bad, loading time out
- Cannot log in to account
- Numbers scramble when making calls
- Error: 'sorry something went wrong, please try again' when making calls

**Requested features**

- Add ability to send/receive pictures and video
- Add more country options for numbers
- Improve UI for handling multiple numbers
- Allow default number selection
- Enable in-app purchases via App Store


### SMSPool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smspool/id6474617801)

This app offers SMS verification services using non-VOIP phone numbers. It aims to provide high-quality verification for various account needs.

**Highlights:** SMS verifications, Non-VOIP phone numbers, Account verification, High-quality service

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| €1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| €9.99 | $8.99 | one-time |
| €18.99 | $17.99 | one-time |
| €37.99 | $34.99 | one-time |
| €86.99 | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Call.com free?

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

### Is SMSPool free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Call.com or SMSPool?

Call.com is rated higher. Call.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 766 ratings, while SMSPool averages 3.2 from 16 ratings.

### Do Call.com or SMSPool have ads?

Neither Call.com nor SMSPool shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Call.com or SMSPool?

Call.com ships an update every 2 weeks, and SMSPool every 2 weeks. Most recently, Call.com was updated on October 13, 2026 and SMSPool on September 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.*