# Call.com vs SmartBallot

The clearest difference is ads: Call.com at none against SmartBallot's shown. Call.com also leads on ratings volume (821 vs 5). SmartBallot's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Call.com sells 32 one-off in-app purchases and SmartBallot sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SmartBallot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Call.com has 821 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Call.com ships an update every 2 weeks, SmartBallot every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Call.com | SmartBallot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (821 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callcom-2nd-phone-number/id6445892075/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartballot/id6746402345/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **821** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 38.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Call.com Telecom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674539677) | [Streamsync Tech Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536753038) |

## 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


### SmartBallot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartballot/id6746402345)

This app simplifies the voting process, allowing users to register, explore candidates, cast ballots securely, and track results in real-time. It also facilitates civic engagement through a social feed and community discussions.

**Highlights:** Register for elections, Explore candidate details, Securely cast votes, Track real-time results, Election notifications, Social feed and messaging, Community discussions

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Accreditation Fee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Option 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Option 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Option 3 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Option 4 | $69.99 | one-time |
| Option 5 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Option 6 | $149.99 | one-time |
| Option 7 | $229.99 | one-time |
| Option 8 | $299.99 | one-time |
| Option 9 | $399.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Call.com free?

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

### Is SmartBallot free?

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

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

SmartBallot is rated higher. Call.com averages 4.6 out of 5 from 821 ratings, while SmartBallot averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

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

SmartBallot shows ads; Call.com does not.

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

Call.com ships an update every 2 weeks, and SmartBallot every 10 days. Most recently, Call.com was updated on October 27, 2026 and SmartBallot on October 24, 2026.

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