# Call.com vs SMS8.io

The clearest difference is rating: Call.com at 4.6 against SMS8.io's 1.0. Call.com also leads on ratings volume (825 vs 1). SMS8.io's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Call.com sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SMS8.io asks for nothing beyond the download.

Call.com holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Call.com has 825 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Call.com ships an update fortnightly, SMS8.io every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Call.com | SMS8.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (825 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callcom-2nd-phone-number/id6445892075/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms8io/id6795346999/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **825** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 78 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +17 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Call.com Telecom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674539677) | [NEXT LABS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795347001) |

## What reviewers say

### Call.com

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

Get a real virtual phone number for work, travel, or personal use without needing a second SIM card. Make crystal-clear calls and send affordable SMS messages worldwide. Enjoy HD video calls and full-featured chat across all your devices.

**Highlights:** Virtual phone number, Voice and video calls, Affordable SMS messaging, Cross-device synchronization, Personalized voicemail, Call and SMS forwarding, Advanced availability controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add $1.39 | $1.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Credit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Add $3.49 | $4.99 | one-time |
| $6.99 Credit | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1 Month Subscription | $6.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Credit | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3 Month Subscription | $9.99 | one-time |
| Add $8.49 | $11.99 | one-time |
| $24.99 Credit | $24.99 | one-time |
| 12 Month Subscription | $24.99 | 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


### SMS8.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms8io/id6795346999)

Send text messages from your computer using the SIM card in your iPhone or iPad. Compose messages in a dashboard or via API, and have your paired phone send them from your real number. Ideal for businesses and professionals needing to send confirmations, reminders, and alerts.

**Highlights:** Send SMS from computer, Use existing SIM card, API for custom integrations, Track delivery status, Manage contacts and groups, Log sent messages

**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 SMS8.io free?

SMS8.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Call.com or SMS8.io?

Call.com is rated higher. Call.com averages 4.6 out of 5 from 825 ratings, while SMS8.io averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Call.com or SMS8.io have ads?

Neither Call.com nor SMS8.io shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Call.com or SMS8.io?

Call.com ships an update fortnightly, and SMS8.io every 3 days. Most recently, Call.com was updated on November 3, 2026 and SMS8.io on October 31, 2026.

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