KeyPhone vs Call Bear
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
KeyPhone
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Keyphone is a mobile application that provides cloud-based voice call services using VoIP technology. Keyphone App offers cloud-based voice calling services through the VoIP protocol. The app does not include any chat or video call features. It is free to use; Features:Modern and intuitive dialer Crystal-clear voice call qualityPowerful call controls: Mute, Speaker, Hold, Transfer, Merge, and RecordDesigned for productivity and speedFully optimized for iPhone 6.7" display sizesWith Keytime, communication is smarter, faster, and more secure.
Call Bear
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Call Bears answer your calls the way you want them handled. Your own Call Bear picks up, listens, and works out what the caller needs. Robocalls are turned away. People get a conversation, and you get useful Caller Messages to read when you're ready. Your guidance, in your words Tell your Call Bear how you want calls handled. Give it context, explain what to ask, and decide when it should check with you. Stay in the conversation by typing Your Call Bear can message you while a caller is still on the line. Reply in a few words, and it uses your answer in the conversation. Let the calls you're expecting ring through Expecting someone? Turn on Call forwarding and use Call Guidance to tell your Call Bear which callers to put through to your verified phone. Everyone else still gets a conversation and a message taken. Forwarding stays off until you turn it on. Set your availability; outside those hours, Night Shift keeps taking calls and messages, and puts a caller through only if your Call Guidance says so. Keep the details you need Caller Messages tell you who called, what they needed, and the callback details your Call Bear collected. Text transcripts are optional on every plan. Audio recordings are optional with Pro. Both are off by default, and you can change your choices in Privacy & data. Follow calls as they happen See live call updates on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Meet your Call Bear Choose a name and verify your phone. When your Call Bear's number is ready, one short intro call from your verified phone finishes setup. Then give that number to the people and places that should reach you. Start with 3 free call sessions each month Choose a monthly plan when you need more, or add a session pack that never expires. There are no automatic overage charges. Bear the world. Questions? support@call-bear.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KeyPhone at none against Call Bear's 5. KeyPhone also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Call Bear sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. KeyPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.
KeyPhone ships an update every 11 days, Call Bear every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KeyPhone | Call Bear |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days โ better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Keytime | Dostylo LLC |
In-app purchases
KeyPhone
No in-app purchases
Call Bear
- Plus Monthly$14.991 Month
- Pro Monthly$29.991 Month
- 5 Session Pack$7.99
- 10 Session Pack$15.99
- 25 Session Pack$39.99
Questions
Is KeyPhone free?
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Do KeyPhone or Call Bear have ads?
Which is updated more often, KeyPhone or Call Bear?
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