Comparison

Phone.com vs Telzio

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

Telzio

Manage your business phone system directly from your mobile device. Make and receive calls, send texts, and transfer live calls using your business number. Access voicemails, customize greetings, and handle calls with professional features.

Highlights
  • Voice calling and text messaging
  • Transfer live calls
  • Business number as Caller ID
  • WiFi or cellular calling
  • In-app voicemails
  • Manage greetings and call handling
Features
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Telzio's mobile app allows you to use your business phone number on your mobile device. With Telzio's app you can: • Enable voice calling and text messaging with your business phone number • Transfer live calls to any user or external phone number • Display your business phone number as Caller ID • Make and receive calls over WiFi or your cellular network • Get voicemails in the app, separate from your cellular voicemails • Manage greetings and call handling preferences from your mobile phone This app requires a user on an account with Telzio. Visit www.telzio.com to learn how you can upgrade your company's phone system today. All Telzio plans include free unlimited users and all professional features, such as: • Local, toll free and international phone numbers • Custom phone menus • Business hour filters • Hold music • Conference calling • Users and extensions for all your employees • Transferring calls to your colleagues • Faxing • Call screening • Caller ID • Call recording • Call logs • Call parking • Call presence so you know who's available to take a call

Screenshots

Phone.com4 screens
Telzio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Phone.com at 4.5 against Telzio's 3.2. Phone.com also leads on ratings volume (261 vs 65) and device support (3 vs 1). Telzio's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Phone.com holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 261 and 65 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 16% of Phone.com's written reviews are positive against 31% of Telzio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phone.com ships an update every 3 months, Telzio every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Phone.com versus Telzio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhone.comTelzio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (261 ratings) — better3.2 (65 ratings)
Positive reviews16.4% of reviews30.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings261 — better65
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size226 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhone.com, Inc.Telzio, Inc.

Customer experience

Phone.com

All ratings261 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive16.4%
Neutral5.5%
Negative78.2%

Telzio

All ratings65 ratings
Positive47.7%
Neutral7.7%
Negative44.6%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral15.4%
Negative53.8%

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

Telzio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Phone.com

No in-app purchases

None

Telzio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phone.com free?
Phone.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Telzio free?
Telzio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Phone.com or Telzio?
Phone.com is rated higher. Phone.com averages 4.5 out of 5 from 261 ratings, while Telzio averages 3.2 from 65 ratings.
Do Phone.com or Telzio have ads?
Neither Phone.com nor Telzio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phone.com or Telzio?
Phone.com ships an update every 3 months, and Telzio every 10 days. Most recently, Phone.com was updated on September 19, 2026 and Telzio on September 21, 2026.

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