Comparison

International Calling vs HelloDial

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

Head to head
About

International Calling

Make affordable international calls to landlines and mobile phones in over 180 countries. Your verified number appears as caller ID, ensuring calls are recognized. Pay only for the minutes used with no surprise bills or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Calls to 180+ countries
  • Low rates starting at $0.02/min
  • Verified caller ID
  • Pay-as-you-go credits
  • No subscriptions or contracts
  • Encrypted call audio
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CallSky connects you to real phone numbers in 180+ countries. Landlines and mobiles, through the actual phone network — not an internet-to-internet gimmick. The person you're calling doesn't need an app or even WiFi. Rates start at $0.02/minute. That's up to 90% less than what your carrier charges. WHY CALLSKY EXISTS International calls shouldn't cost a fortune. And when you call your mom in another country, she should see your name on her phone — not "Unknown Caller." We built CallSky because existing options were either too expensive, too unreliable, or both. WHAT YOU GET - Rates from $0.02/min across 180+ countries. You see the exact cost before you dial. - Your verified number shows as caller ID. People actually pick up when they recognize who's calling. - A call can never cost more than your credit. When it runs out, the call ends, so there are no surprise bills. - No subscriptions. Buy credits when you need them, use them whenever. WHO USES CALLSKY - Parents calling family overseas every week without dreading the phone bill - Business owners reaching international clients who need to see a real caller ID - Students abroad calling home - Travelers who'd rather not pay roaming rates - Anyone calling banks, embassies, or government offices in another country - Former Skype users who need a replacement for international calls PLEASE NOTE - Outgoing calls only — CallSky makes calls, it doesn't receive them - Not for emergencies — always use your phone's native dialer for 911, 999, or 112 - Needs WiFi or mobile data to place calls HOW IT WORKS 1. Sign in with Google, Apple, or email 2. Verify your phone number for caller ID (optional but worth it) 3. Buy credits — pay as you go 4. Dial the number, check the rate, and call UNDER THE HOOD - Every call runs on a carrier-grade network, with direct connections to carriers worldwide - You pay the rate you saw before dialing, billed per minute on the call time the network reports - Call audio is encrypted from the app to our network No monthly fees. No contracts. No hidden charges. Privacy Policy: https://callsky.io/privacy Terms of Use: https://callsky.io/terms

About

HelloDial

Easily make international voice calls to connect with people worldwide. View transparent calling rates before you dial and manage your account securely. Access your contacts and track your calling credit for a convenient global communication experience.

Highlights
  • Make international voice calls
  • View calling rates before calling
  • Simple dialer interface
  • Secure account recharge
  • Access phone contacts
  • Track calling credit
  • Bluetooth headset support
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HelloDial makes international calling simple and convenient. Stay connected with friends, family, and contacts around the world with an easy-to-use international calling experience. Key Features: • Make international voice calls • View calling rates before placing a call • Simple and easy-to-use dialer • Recharge your account securely • View your recharge history • Access your phone contacts • Track your available calling credit • Bluetooth headset support HelloDial provides transparent calling rates so you can see the cost of supported destinations before you call. Download HelloDial and stay connected wherever you are.

Screenshots

International Calling4 screens
HelloDial4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HelloDial at none against International Calling's 3. HelloDial also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). International Calling's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 3) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price, 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. International Calling sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. HelloDial asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HelloDial holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: International Calling has 30 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of International Calling's written reviews are positive against 100% of HelloDial's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

International Calling ships an update fortnightly, HelloDial every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
International Calling versus HelloDial: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInternational CallingHelloDial
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (30 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVenus Cloud LtdHelloTech Solutions LLC

Customer experience

International Calling

All ratings30 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

HelloDial

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

International Calling

One-time3
  • Small Top-Up Pack$5.00
  • Medium Top-Up Pack$10.00
  • Large Credit Pack$20.00
None

HelloDial

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is International Calling free?
International Calling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HelloDial free?
HelloDial is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, International Calling or HelloDial?
HelloDial is rated higher. International Calling averages 4.6 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while HelloDial averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do International Calling or HelloDial have ads?
Neither International Calling nor HelloDial shows ads.
Which is updated more often, International Calling or HelloDial?
International Calling ships an update fortnightly, and HelloDial every 5 days. Most recently, International Calling was updated on November 8, 2026 and HelloDial on October 31, 2026.

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