Comparison

Phone.com vs magicJack for BUSINESS

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

Head to head
About

Phone.com

Transform your smartphone into a dedicated business line. Manage calls, voicemails, and texts from any of your business numbers, all within a single app. Stay connected and responsive with features like visual voicemail and call blocking.

Highlights
  • Business phone calls over data/Wi-Fi
  • Visual voicemail with transcription
  • Send/receive SMS with business numbers
  • Block unwanted calls
  • Group messaging
  • Scheduled and auto-response messages
Features
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Turn your mobile phone into a business phone. Enable your smartphone to access, manage, and become your Phone.com account. Just sign up for the Phone.com service and download Phone.com for iOS, and you’ll be connected 24/7. Phone.com for iOS brings all your cloud communication features together with the added benefit of making calls over your carrier network or using data coverage or Wi-Fi. Convenient Calling Over Data and Wi-Fi: With Phone.com mobile apps, you can make calls anywhere in the world using your 3G/4G data or Wi-Fi connection. Or connect to Wi-Fi and turn your device into a powerful desk phone, then never worry about having enough minutes or cell coverage again. Better Visual Voicemail: Your business voicemail, all in one place. Separate your business and personal messages, and respond with a call, SMS, or even a fax! Choose a plan with Phone.com’s transcription service, and you’ll be able to read each voicemail within the app or in your email. Text Using Any Phone.com Number: Send and receive SMS messages using any of your business phone numbers. Maintain your own work inbox, separate from your personal messages, and use group messaging to collaborate with colleagues on just about anything. You can even schedule messages to be sent at a later date and auto-respond to incoming calls and messages. Block Unwanted Calls: Robocalls and telemarketers eat into your valuable time, block nuisance callers with a click. Modern workers need to be agile, connected, and responsive. With Phone.com for iOS, you’ll never miss a business call or text, no matter where you are.

About

magicJack for BUSINESS

This app provides a reliable and affordable business phone system with features like free voicemail, SMS texting, and conference bridging. It allows users to make calls and send messages over WiFi and cellular data, offering enhanced call management and shared company contacts.

Highlights
  • Local and long distance calling
  • Free voicemail
  • Free SMS texting
  • Conference bridge
  • Enhanced call management
  • Shared company contacts
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Reliable phone service. Incredible price. magicJack for BUSINESS™ offers everything you need in a business phone system at a fraction of the cost of standard providers. Get fast, reliable service for one low, flat rate per line. The best scalable solution to streamline communications across your business. With our FREE app, you can free yourself from your desk and communicate smarter from anywhere! With the magicJack for BUSINESS app, you can make calls to virtually anyone in the world and send SMS text messages over WiFi and 3G/4G/LTE. Features included with your service: • Local and long distance calling to the U.S. and Canada* • Free Voicemail • Free SMS texting • Free Conference Bridge • Enhanced Call Management / Forwarding • Caller ID & Caller ID Blocking • 3-Way Calling • Call Waiting • Do Not Disturb • NEW! Shared company contacts – create and share business contacts between your company accounts to ensure you never miss an opportunity! Easily sort and find your company’s contacts through our easy to use filter tool, allowing you to easily manage between personal and business calls. Use magicJack for BUSINESS on devices running iOS14 or higher. This application requires users to have a magicJack for Business account set-up. *Unlimited calling to numbers within the United States and Canada and other services provided by magicJack for BUSINESS™ are based on normal, non-excessive use. A combination of factors is used to determine excessive use, including but not limited to the relative use when compared to the average magicJack for BUSINESS™ user, the number of unique numbers called, calls forwarded, minutes used and other factors. Unlimited calling does not include calls to Alaska or the Yukon and Northwest Territories of Canada or calls to non-8YY calling card, platform, conference or chat lines, for which additional fees will apply. Porting an existing phone number is subject to an additional fee, and may not be available for all numbers. Annual and monthly fees quoted do not include purchase of telephone equipment and related products or shipping, regulatory fees and taxes as applicable. Subject to our Terms of Service and all applicable terms and conditions, laws and regulations, located https://www.magicjackforbusiness.com/terms/.

Screenshots

Phone.com4 screens
magicJack for BUSINESS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: magicJack for BUSINESS at 67% against Phone.com's 16%. magicJack for BUSINESS also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

magicJack for BUSINESS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 233 and 1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Phone.com's written reviews are positive against 67% of magicJack for BUSINESS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phone.com ships an update every 3 months, magicJack for BUSINESS every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Phone.com versus magicJack for BUSINESS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhone.commagicJack for BUSINESS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (233 ratings)4.8 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.9% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2331K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size212 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhone.com, Inc.MAGICJACK VOIP SERVICES LLC

Customer experience

Phone.com

All ratings233 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral0.4%
Negative14.6%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive15.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative78.8%

magicJack for BUSINESS

All ratings1,004 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative28.6%

User reviews

Phone.com

From 233 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy-to-use interface and clean design
  • 📱 Convenient mobile app for remote work
  • 🎯 Good call routing and voicemail-to-email features
  • 💼 Useful for separating business and personal communications
  • 🏢 Scalable solution for growing businesses

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent call drops and disconnections
  • 🔇 One-way audio issues (can't hear caller)
  • 📵 Calls won't connect or ring properly
  • ⏱️ Significant call delays and lag
  • 🔄 Requires frequent app reinstalls to function

magicJack for BUSINESS

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for business
  • 🔒 Never any dropped calls
  • 🔒 Clear voice quality
  • 💡 Emailed voicemails
  • 💰 Cheap pricing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Setup issues
  • 🐛 Syncing problems
  • 🐛 Missed/dropped calls
  • 🐛 Unreliable cellular connectivity
  • 🐛 Buggy app

Bugs and requests

Phone.com

Reported bugs

27 issues
  • Calls drop immediately after connecting
  • One-way audio during calls
  • Screen goes dark during incoming calls
  • App freezes and requires restart
  • Cannot answer incoming calls
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  • Calls show as 'connecting' but never connect
  • Message notifications don't disappear when read
  • Voicemail list freezes frequently
  • Cannot make calls after listening to voicemail
  • Cannot make second call without closing app
  • Keypad disappears during calls
  • Multiple screens flash when answering calls
  • Delayed message and call notifications
  • Voicemail not recording properly
  • Login credentials not working in app
  • App logs out unexpectedly
  • Recent calls list doesn't update quickly
  • Bluetooth audio not working for voicemails
  • Text messages stuck in 'processing' state
  • Contact list not syncing properly
  • Duplicate call notifications
  • App continues ringing after logout
  • Favorites list keeps getting deleted
  • Voicemail plays randomly at high volume
  • Pictures in messages load incorrectly
  • Group message notifications sent multiple times
  • Call quality degrades as call duration increases

Requested features

15 requests
  • Two-factor authentication for account security
  • Dark mode option
  • Automatic app updates without manual intervention
  • Message export and backup functionality
  • Video call capability
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  • Better contact synchronization with iOS
  • Ability to add nicknames to contacts
  • Online cancellation without phone call requirement
  • CRM integration
  • Improved keypad accessibility during calls
  • Better Bluetooth headset compatibility
  • Automatic message thread organization
  • Undo function for deleted extensions
  • Real-time call list updates
  • Better notification management system

magicJack for BUSINESS

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to create account
  • Microphone not working
  • Notifications not clearing
  • Call log issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Call transfer feature
  • Separate ringtone for business calls
  • Improved texting functionality
  • Better contact syncing

In-app purchases

None

Phone.com

No in-app purchases

None

magicJack for BUSINESS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phone.com free?
Phone.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is magicJack for BUSINESS free?
magicJack for BUSINESS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Phone.com or magicJack for BUSINESS?
magicJack for BUSINESS is rated higher. Phone.com averages 4.4 out of 5 from 233 ratings, while magicJack for BUSINESS averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.
Do Phone.com or magicJack for BUSINESS have ads?
Neither Phone.com nor magicJack for BUSINESS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phone.com or magicJack for BUSINESS?
Phone.com ships an update every 3 months, and magicJack for BUSINESS every 6 weeks. Most recently, Phone.com was updated on October 22, 2026 and magicJack for BUSINESS on October 22, 2026.

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