Comparison

Phone.com vs ReadySMB

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

ReadySMB

Features
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Want to keep your business with you everywhere you go? Try ReadySMB. ReadySMB for iOS helps you manage your day-to-day activities and build a business you can be proud of! Appointment scheduling, billing and invoicing, client management, and even marketing are all available at your fingertips! Simply sign up, log in, and stay connected to your business and your clients 24/7. With ReadySMB, you can provide a seamless customer experience, allowing leads and clients to book appointments, pay for services, correspond with your business, and share documents via your website, Facebook page, or directly from Google. App Features: - Manage your calendar, appointment scheduling, client management, payments, and marketing - all from one app. - Get more bookings from your website, Facebook page, or through Google. - Send friendly automated meeting reminders to reduce no-shows. - Automate actionable invoices and payment reminders. - Build strong relationships with customers using detailed client cards. - Offer deals with coupons and campaigns.

Screenshots

Phone.com4 screens
ReadySMB4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Phone.com versus ReadySMB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhone.comReadySMB
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (233 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings233 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.7 — better
Further details — not scored
Size212 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhone.com, Inc.Hostway Corporation

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

ReadySMB

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Phone.com

No in-app purchases

None

ReadySMB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phone.com free?
Phone.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReadySMB free?
ReadySMB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Phone.com or ReadySMB have ads?
Neither Phone.com nor ReadySMB shows ads.

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