# Call.com vs XPAT

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XPAT at none against Call.com's 33. XPAT also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). Call.com's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Call.com sells 32 one-off in-app purchases. XPAT asks for nothing beyond the download.

Call.com ships an update every 2 weeks, XPAT every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Call.com | XPAT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (826 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callcom-2nd-phone-number/id6445892075/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **826** | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 77 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Call.com Telecom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674539677) | [Sivakumar Kumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895406719) |

## 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


### XPAT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xpat/id6763627968)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Call.com free?

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

### Is XPAT free?

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

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

XPAT shows ads; Call.com does not.

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

Call.com ships an update every 2 weeks, and XPAT every 2 days. Most recently, Call.com was updated on October 30, 2026 and XPAT on October 28, 2026.

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