Comparison

FTcalls vs Hey Kevin

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

Head to head
About

FTcalls

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Fully featured Softphone which runs hand in hand with your SIM card, enabling you to make/receive calls and send/receive SMS with your phone number using WiFi, LTE or 5G. Take advantage of all FTcalls app features with this free application, including unlimited calls between users at no cost.

About

Hey Kevin

This app acts as a virtual assistant to screen your calls, providing context for missed calls and qualifying callers for personal or business use. It answers calls, captures caller details, and allows you to review conversations or take over live. Available in the US and Canada.

Highlights
  • AI call screening
  • Captures caller details
  • Personal and business modes
  • Live transcriptions
  • Call forwarding setup
  • Review call summaries
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Never lose the context behind a missed call. Hey Kevin is a call-screening assistant for your everyday calls, with Business plans for people who also need an AI receptionist. When a call is routed to your Kevin number, Kevin answers, asks who is calling and why, and captures the details you need to respond. FOR PERSONAL CALL SCREENING • Let contacts ring through while Kevin screens unknown callers • Understand why someone is calling before you answer • Review transcripts and recent-call summaries • Review screened calls when it suits you FOR CONTRACTORS AND SERVICE BUSINESSES • Qualify new callers while you are driving, working, or with a customer • See urgent requests and caller details in one place • Review the conversation before calling back • Let callers hear your business name, hours, services, and pricing guidance • Watch the live transcript and take over the call when you want HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose Personal or Business mode. 2. Get your Kevin number and set up supported call forwarding. 3. When a routed call arrives, Kevin asks the caller what they need. 4. Watch live, pick up, or review the conversation afterward. Kevin supports Personal, Business, and Business Pro subscriptions. Trial eligibility and subscription pricing are shown in the app and Apple purchase sheet. Availability and call-forwarding behavior depend on your carrier and region. Currently available in the United States and Canada. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FTcalls4 screens
Hey Kevin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FTcalls at none against Hey Kevin's 3. Hey Kevin's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Hey Kevin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. FTcalls asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FTcalls ships an update every 5 months, Hey Kevin every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
FTcalls versus Hey Kevin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFTcallsHey Kevin
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFREE TELECOM COMMUNICATION SERVICES LTDDeli Matsuo

In-app purchases

None

FTcalls

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Hey Kevin

Subscriptions3
  • Kevin AI Personal14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Kevin AI Business14 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • Kevin AI Business Pro14 Days trial$79.991 Month

Questions

Is FTcalls free?
FTcalls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hey Kevin free?
Hey Kevin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FTcalls or Hey Kevin have ads?
Neither FTcalls nor Hey Kevin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FTcalls or Hey Kevin?
FTcalls ships an update every 5 months, and Hey Kevin every 2 weeks. Most recently, FTcalls was updated on November 8, 2026 and Hey Kevin on October 31, 2026.

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