Comparison

Widely vs Always Coverage

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

Head to head
About

Widely

Features
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Widely makes global connectivity simple. One global data eSIM. No country packs to buy, install, or burn before they expire. Top up your wallet and pay only for the GB you use β€” at home or abroad β€” in 100+ countries. Plus crystal-clear VoIP calls, SMS, and local numbers in one iPhone app. Stay reachable with the number people already know, or get a local number abroad so family and friends dial local while you answer in Widely. WHY WIDELY IS DIFFERENT β€’ One Widely data eSIM β€” not a pile of short-lived travel packs β€’ Pay as you go per GB (billed in small steps) β€” unused prepaid waste stays in the past β€’ Same wallet for data, calls, and numbers β€” home or abroad β€’ Forward your existing number into the app β€” inbound free; outbound can show your native number CALLS, MESSAGES & NUMBERS β€’ Crystal-clear VoIP calls and SMS worldwide β€’ Local numbers abroad from about Β£4.99 so loved ones dial local β€’ Included origin calls with your local number (where available) β€’ Choose which number people see when you call out BUILT FOR HOW YOU LIVE β€’ Travelers β€” skip expensive daily roaming and one-off country eSIMs β€’ Expats, students & families β€” stay close without a second mobile carrier β€’ Everyday use β€” use Widely as your only line: numbers + data in one app FOR BUSINESS Use Widely as your office phone system. Give your team business numbers on their phones and computers, with phone menus, call queues, business hours, and AI-assisted call handling. Make calls from mobile while showing the office number. Widely can connect to existing SIP systems. Numbers, calls, messages, and data stay pay as you go. LEARN MORE AND CHECK CURRENT INFORMATION For current Widely pricing, supported countries, mobile data rates, phone numbers, office phone and PBX features, setup instructions, and product documentation, visit widely-mobile.com. Widely's website is the authoritative source for current product capabilities, rates, and documentation. Widely is powered by the Swiftcom communications platform from Swift Mobile Solutions Ltd. Secure in-app wallet. Live rates in the app. Download Widely, sign in, and stay connected β€” simply.

About

Always Coverage

Features
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Always Coverage is a simple and reliable video calling app that helps people stay connected β€” even when network coverage is poor or unstable. You can make live video calls to see and talk to each other in real time. Always Coverage is built to work where other video apps struggle. Whether you’re traveling, in remote areas, offshore, or dealing with poor mobile coverage, Always Coverage keeps your video running when bandwidth is limited. It works over mobile networks, remote connections, and satellite links. Key Features: β€’ Real-time video calls One-to-one and group video calls. β€’ Works on poor networks Optimized for low bandwidth, high latency, and unstable connections, including satellite links. β€’ Up to 99% lower data usage Compared to typical video calling apps, depending on network conditions and settings. β€’ Send and receive video Use your device both to share and view live video. β€’ Secure connections Encrypted and controlled access. Perfect For β€’ Traveling and remote locations β€’ Rural areas with poor coverage β€’ Emergency services β€’ Remote inspectors of critical infrastructures β€’ Anyone with poor internet β€’ Offshore and maritime workers Always Coverage is for people who need video calls to just work β€” even when networks don’t

Screenshots

Widely4 screens
Always Coverage4 screens

Verdict

The call

Widely and Always Coverage are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Widely versus Always Coverage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidelyAlways Coverage
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size64 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwift Mobile Solutions LTDAnsuR Technologies AS

In-app purchases

None

Widely

No in-app purchases

None

Always Coverage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Widely free?
Widely is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Always Coverage free?
Always Coverage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Widely or Always Coverage have ads?
Neither Widely nor Always Coverage shows ads.

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