Comparison

HelloWay vs Seagull IM

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

Head to head
About

HelloWay

This VoIP app allows you to make and receive calls using a dedicated Hong Kong number over data or Wi-Fi. Save on roaming charges and stay connected globally. Features include caller ID, call waiting, and voicemail.

Highlights
  • Dedicated Hong Kong phone number
  • Global call reception
  • Calls to Hong Kong numbers
  • Caller Display
  • Call Waiting
  • Voice Messaging
Features
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Hello喂為環球全域電訊所推出之VoIP應用程式。無論您身處香港或海外,您只須透過數據網絡或Wi-Fi連接,便可以Hello喂電話號碼致電香港之電話號碼及接聽來自世界各地之來電,與您的親友或生意伙伴保持緊密聯繫及為您省卻漫遊通話費用! 立即下載及向環球全域電訊登記使用Hello喂,您便可享用以下功能: •Hello喂服務配備您專屬之香港號碼作話音通話,對方毋須安裝Hello喂應用 •致電香港之固網或流動電話號碼及接聽世界各地來電 •來電顯示、來電待接、未接來電通知、離線時自動轉駁來電及留言短訊服務 備注: 1.客戶可透過數據網絡或Wi-Fi使用Hello喂服務。環球全域電訊不會對客戶於本地或海外使用服務而所產生的數據費用負上任何責任。為確保服務的穩定性,建議客戶透過Wi-Fi使用服務。 2.客戶須明白及同意環球全域電訊不能保證,通話的質素及服務的表現可能會受數據網絡及Wi-Fi連接的穩定性所影響。客戶應該向其網絡商查詢有關網絡連接的問題、對VoIP服務之限制、或對VoIP服務所收取的額外費用等等。如客戶因上述問題而無法正常使用服務,環球全域電訊將不會負上任何責任。 3.客戶須明白及同意服務的提供可能會受不能預測及環球全域電訊不能控制的因素,例如客戶電話的設定、於香港或外地的有關規管部門的法律、法規,電力故障所影響。如服務因上述情況而受阻或暫時終止,環球全域電訊均不會就客戶的損失負上任何責任。 4.客戶明白及同意於香港以外地區使用服務,是不能接駁到非香港的緊急號碼或系統。環球全域電訊不會承擔因上述情況而引致的任何損失、損害或開支。 5.服務於電力故障時不能操作,及不適用於平安鐘服務。 HelloWay is a VoIP application developed by HGC Global Communications Limited (“HGC”). You can make calls to Hong Kong number and receive calls from anywhere in the world, with data network or Wi-Fi connection, no matter you locate in Hong Kong or overseas. You can now stay connected with your business partners and friends, and save roaming call charges! Download now and register HelloWay service with HGC to enjoy the features below: •Make calls with your HelloWay Hong Kong number. The person you call or makes call to you does not need to install the application. •Make calls to Hong Kong fixed-line or mobile number and receive calls from anywhere in the world •Other functions: Caller Display, Call Waiting, Missed Call Notification, Offline Call Forwarding and Voice Messaging services Remarks: 1.Subscriber can use the HelloWay service through either data network or Wi-Fi. HGC shall not be liable for any data charges incurred by subscribers for using data network in or outside Hong Kong. To ensure the stability of the Service, subscriber is recommended to use Wi-Fi to access the Service. 2.HGC does not guarantee, and subscriber acknowledges and agrees, that the call quality or service performance may be affected by the stability of data network or Wi-Fi connection. Subscriber should check with his/her network operator for any connection problems, restrictions on VoIP function, or any additional charges for using VoIP. HGC will not be liable for the service failure due to the above situations. 3.Subscriber understands and agrees that the provision of the Service may be affected by uncertain factors such as subscriber’s mobile device settings, the restrictions of the relevant laws and regulations of Hong Kong or the overseas destinations, power failure which cannot be controlled by HGC. If the Service is interrupted or temporarily suspended due to the above events or other events which are beyond HGC’s control, HGC will not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever incurred by the subscriber. 4.Subscriber understands and agrees that the Service is unable to connect to any emergency number or system when being used outside Hong Kong, and HGC shall not be liable whatsoever for any loss, damage or expenses incurred by the subscriber in relation thereto. 5.The Service cannot function during power failure and is not suitable for use with lifeline devices.

About

Seagull IM

This app offers secure, private, and efficient instant messaging with end-to-end encryption. Communicate via text, voice, or video calls, and enjoy features like screenshot notifications and bidirectional deletion for enhanced privacy and control.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Voice and video calls
  • Screenshot notifications
  • Bidirectional message deletion
  • Large group chat management
  • Application lock
Features
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Seagull app is an efficient, convenient, secure and reliable encrypted instant messaging social software. By relying on end-to-end encryption algorithms to protect users' chat privacy, they can send and receive messages at any time and chat with friends via voice or video. Provide users with a secure, private, efficient, and convenient communication platform. Introduction to Seagull Featured Features [Information Encryption] Adopting end-to-end encryption technology to ensure that chat information is not leaked; [Privacy and Security] Mismatch user address book information to protect user address book privacy; Real time voice communication among multiple people makes team collaboration more convenient; [Application encryption] Application lock, chat application information to prevent peeping; [Screenshot Reminder] Friends or group chats. If someone takes a screenshot, the system will notify everyone that it has been taken; [Bi directional deletion] Information transmission error, can actively delete the erroneous information; Powerful Group Control: A large group of ten thousand people, with rich features such as member protection and mute for group members; 【 Convenient Communication 】 Long voice and video calls allow you to have endless conversations; Efficient socialization: Users can chat efficiently anytime and anywhere, with barrier free communication; Batch forwarding: Select multiple chat messages for efficient resolution of batch forwarding issues; 【 Dynamic Sharing 】 Share every exciting moment and record the details of your life.

Screenshots

HelloWay4 screens
Seagull IM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Seagull IM at 87% against HelloWay's 25%. Seagull IM also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (46 vs 1). HelloWay's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price 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. Seagull IM sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. HelloWay asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HelloWay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seagull IM has 46 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of HelloWay's written reviews are positive against 87% of Seagull IM's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HelloWay ships an update every 3 months, Seagull IM every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
HelloWay versus Seagull IM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelloWaySeagull IM
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.6 (46 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews87.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings146 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB234 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHGC GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS LIMITEDChengdu zhengdu Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

HelloWay

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Seagull IM

All ratings46 ratings
Positive63.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative34.8%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive87.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.9%

In-app purchases

None

HelloWay

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Seagull IM

One-time13
  • 海鸥1个月靓号服务券$2.99
  • 海鸥3个月靓号服务券$7.99
  • 海鸥会员-1个月$9.99
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  • 欧币$14.99
  • 海鸥6个月靓号服务券$14.99
  • 欧币$29.99
  • 海鸥12个月靓号服务券$29.99
  • 海鸥会员-3个月$29.99
  • 欧币$47.99
  • 欧币$59.99
  • 海鸥$69.99
  • 海鸥会员-12个月$99.99
  • 1298元欧币$199.99

Questions

Is HelloWay free?
HelloWay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Seagull IM free?
Seagull IM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HelloWay or Seagull IM?
HelloWay is rated higher. HelloWay averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Seagull IM averages 3.6 from 46 ratings.
Do HelloWay or Seagull IM have ads?
Seagull IM shows ads; HelloWay does not.
Which is updated more often, HelloWay or Seagull IM?
HelloWay ships an update every 3 months, and Seagull IM every 2 weeks. Most recently, HelloWay was updated on September 17, 2026 and Seagull IM on October 10, 2026.

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