# SkyTalk vs Callimo

SkyTalk and Callimo both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Callimo's written reviews are positive against 26% of SkyTalk's. Callimo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). SkyTalk's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 28). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SkyTalk sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Callimo asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SkyTalk against 4.4 for Callimo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyTalk has 2.2K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of SkyTalk's written reviews are positive against 80% of Callimo's.

SkyTalk ships an update monthly, Callimo every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyTalk | Callimo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skytalk-call-and-video-voip/id6744458675/reviews)** | [4.4 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callimo/id6763991790/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 25.6% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 265 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tech Consolidated Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456368641) | [Aydonat Celebi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895589687) |

## What reviewers say

### SkyTalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skytalk-call-and-video-voip/id6744458675)

This app provides a comprehensive communication solution for international calls, video, and messaging. It offers multiple international phone numbers, global eSIM data plans, and secure, high-quality connections to simplify staying in touch worldwide.

**Highlights:** International audio and video calls, Multiple international phone numbers, SMS messaging, Global eSIM data plans, High-quality audio and video, Secure and reliable communication

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SkyTalk US 2nd | $6.99 | per month |
| SkyTalk US 1st | $6.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| SkyTalk UK 1st | $15.49 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| 50 Minutes Package | $1.49 | one-time |
| 100 Minutes Package | $2.49 | one-time |
| 200 Minutes Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Minutes Package | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App failure
- 🚫 Scam
- 💰 Billing issues
- 🤖 Not user-friendly
- ❌ Calls not working

**Reported bugs**

- Calls not working
- No customer service
- Difficulty contacting support


### Callimo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callimo/id6763991790)

Connect with friends globally through fast, secure, and easy-to-use video calls and instant messaging. Create group chats to stay in touch with multiple people simultaneously.

**Highlights:** Instant messaging, Group chats, Secure communication, Easy-to-use interface, Video calls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkyTalk free?

SkyTalk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Callimo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SkyTalk or Callimo?

SkyTalk is rated higher. SkyTalk averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Callimo averages 4.4 from 28 ratings.

### Do SkyTalk or Callimo have ads?

SkyTalk shows ads; Callimo does not.

### Which is updated more often, SkyTalk or Callimo?

SkyTalk ships an update monthly, and Callimo every 8 days. Most recently, SkyTalk was updated on November 4, 2026 and Callimo on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*