Phonable vs Hey Kevin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Phonable
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Phonable replaces your carrier voicemail with something smarter: callers get a text back, and you get the message. MISSED CALLS, HANDLED When you can't pick up, Phonable answers with your greeting and texts the caller right away, even if they hang up without leaving a voicemail. They know why you didn't answer and when to expect you. VOICEMAIL SUMMARIES When callers do leave a message, Phonable transcribes it and sends you a short AI summary as a notification. Tap it to open the call, play the message, or read the full transcript. MODES FOR EVERY SITUATION Set up modes like Workday, Driving, Gym or Weekend, each with its own greeting and text reply. Switch with one tap, or schedule a mode to switch on by itself for the days and hours you choose. A GREETING THAT SOUNDS JUST RIGHT Record your own greeting, or type it and pick from natural AI voices and tones. Play samples before you choose, and change your greeting any time without re-recording. EVERY CALL AT A GLANCE All missed calls and voicemails in one place, with caller names from your contacts, unread markers, and a clear note of how Phonable handled each call. KEEP YOUR OWN NUMBER Phonable works with your carrier's conditional call forwarding. Setup takes a minute: no new SIM, no new phone, no new number. Text replies are sent to mobile numbers in supported countries. By subscribing, you agree to Apple's Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Hey Kevin
This AI assistant answers your missed calls with real conversations, not voicemails. It identifies callers and their needs, sending you summaries to help secure business. It can also offer appointment slots based on your calendar.
- Answers missed calls with AI
- Provides live call transcripts
- Sends call summaries via text
- Screens unknown callers
- Offers appointment booking
- Supports multiple languages
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hey Kevin at every 11 days against Phonable's every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Phonable sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Hey Kevin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Phonable ships an update every 7 months, Hey Kevin every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Phonable | Hey Kevin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Frits Polman | Deli Matsuo |
In-app purchases
Phonable
- Basic Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pro Monthly$19.991 Month
- Basic Yearly$49.991 Year
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- Pro Yearly$199.991 Year
Hey Kevin
- 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









