Comparison

Telephant vs SatComms

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Telephant

Create hilarious audio chains with friends in group chats. Add music, sounds, and effects to your voice messages for a new level of interactive communication. Messages automatically delete after two days, with options to save approved creations.

Highlights
  • Audio messaging
  • Music, sounds, and effects
  • Collaborative audio chains
  • Automatic message deletion
  • Save messages with approval
Features
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Join the audio revolution with Telephant, the leading app for creating uproarious audio chains in group chats! Say goodbye to boring text conversations and hello to an entirely new level of interactive communication. With Telephant, you can gather your friends, invite them to the app, and embark on a journey of audio hilarity. Key Features: Audio Messaging: Send and receive audio messages within your group chats. Say it with your voice, and let your words resonate with emotion and personality. Music, Sounds, and Effects: Unleash your creativity by adding music, sounds, and effects to your audio messages. From wacky noises to catchy tunes, customize your messages to suit any mood or situation. Audio Chains: Experience the joy of collaborative audio creation. Each message builds upon the last, creating an engaging audio chain that feels like a dynamic podcast. Automatic Message Deletion: Enjoy worry-free conversations with messages automatically deleted after two days. No need to clutter your chat space with old messages! Save Messages with Approval: If you create a masterpiece, you have the power to save it! Messages can only be saved if the creator approves, ensuring a curated collection of the best moments. Telephant is the perfect platform to unleash your comedic prowess, share funny anecdotes, and engage with friends in an entirely new way. Create memorable audio chains that will have your friends eagerly waiting for the next installment. Download Telephant now and transform your group chats into a laugh-out-loud audio experience!"

About

SatComms

Features
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SatComms is a reliable push-to-talk walkie-talkie app built for teams that need instant voice communication. Whether you're coordinating a race team, managing a construction site, or running an event, SatComms keeps your crew connected with one tap. INSTANT PUSH-TO-TALK Press and talk. Release and listen. Sub-second latency with crystal clear audio powered by WebRTC. No waiting, no lag, no dropped calls. HARDWARE PTT BUTTON SUPPORT Connect any Bluetooth PTT button for true hands-free operation. Keep your phone in your pocket and talk with the press of a button. Perfect for racing, construction, and any hands-busy situation. PRIVATE TEAM CHANNELS Create your team, invite members by email, and start talking. Your conversations stay private within your team. See who's online with real-time presence indicators. TEAM TEXT CHAT Send text messages to your team alongside voice. Share updates, coordinates, or info that doesn't need a voice call. AUTO-RECONNECT Spotty signal? SatComms automatically reconnects with smart backoff so you never miss a moment. Built for unreliable networks. BATTERY EFFICIENT Designed to run all day in the background without draining your battery. SatComms stays connected and ready when you need it. LIVE TEAM MAP (PRO PLUS) See your entire team on a real-time satellite map. Track positions, follow individual members, and coordinate with full situational awareness. VOICE REPLAY (PRO PLUS) Missed something? Audio messages are automatically saved to team chat so you can replay them anytime. PRIORITY PTT (PRO PLUS) Set speaker priority so team leaders can always break through. Drag-and-drop priority ordering puts the right people first. SatComms Pro ($19.99/year) lets you create teams and invite members. SatComms Pro Plus ($49.99/year) adds live team map, voice replay, and priority push-to-talk. Free users can join teams and use all features including push-to-talk, text chat, presence, and hardware button support. Terms of Use: https://satcomms.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://satcomms.io/privacy

Screenshots

Telephant4 screens
SatComms4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Telephant at none against SatComms's 2. SatComms's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SatComms sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Telephant asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Telephant versus SatComms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTelephantSatComms
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB91 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNolan MorrowSean Jeffrey Connell

In-app purchases

None

Telephant

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SatComms

Subscriptions2
  • SatComms Pro$19.991 Year
  • Sat Comms Pro Plus$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Telephant free?
Telephant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SatComms free?
SatComms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Telephant or SatComms have ads?
Neither Telephant nor SatComms shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Telephant or SatComms?
Telephant ships an update monthly, and SatComms monthly. Most recently, Telephant was updated on October 10, 2026 and SatComms on October 7, 2026.

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