FreedomPop vs LinkMeBDA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FreedomPop
This app provides free calling and texting services, allowing users to get a new phone number from the US, UK, or Spain. It offers free domestic and international calls, HD-quality audio, and free SMS messaging, working over Wi-Fi or cellular networks.
- Free US, UK, Spain phone numbers
- Free domestic calling
- Free international calling
- Free SMS texting
- HD-quality calls
- Works on Wi-Fi or cellular
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FreedomPop free calling and texting app works with or without FreedomPop service. Interested in 100% FREE cellular phone service in the United States, Spain, UK. Learn more below. **** This application runs on any device running iOS 8.2 and above **** Download to unlock free calling and texting with your new FreedomPop phone number. Works with FreedomPop SIM cards, smartphones, or any iOS 8.2 and above device connected to a cellular network or Wi-Fi. Free Phone Number: Numbers available from the US, UK, and Spain Free Domestic Calling: Free minutes to call anyone in the US Free International Calling: Free minutes to call anyone internationally* HD-Quality Calling: Make high-quality phone calls over WiFi or 3G/4G/LTE Free Texting: Includes free SMS to any US, UK, or Spain number Free Second Phone Number: Phones with existing numbers, get a second line Easily Share: Quickly share your new number with existing contacts Any Network: Works with Wi-Fi, FreedomPop 100% FREE 4G LTE, or any other 3G/4G/LTE cellular network No Spam: We do not share your new phone number with any third parties No Fees: Plans always start at FREE, no hidden charges No Contracts: No commitments, cancel anytime Save $100s: Save on usage overages and international calling Interested in 100% FREE cellular phone service in the United States, Spain, or UK Learn more about FreedomPop smartphones and SIM cards: United States Cheap Phones (Refurbished & Used) - https://shop.freedompop.com Free SIM Card Service - https://www.freedompop.com/sim-card Free Cell Phone Service - https://www.freedompop.com/phone International Spain - https://es.freedompop.com UK - https://uk.freedompop.com *International free calling includes calls to Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark, and United States. International calling coming soon to Bangladesh, Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam.
LinkMeBDA
Manage your home or office phone services remotely. Make and receive calls using your landline number over WiFi or 4G, and seamlessly transfer calls between devices without interruption. Get voicemail alerts and control incoming call handling.
- Make/receive calls over WiFi/4G
- Use landline number for calls
- Move calls between devices
- Voicemail alerts and playback
- Control incoming call handling
- Sync contacts across devices
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IMPORTANT: DO NOT DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL LINKMEBDA UNLESS DIRECTED TO DO SO BY LINKBERMUDA. ***** With LinkMeBDA, you can take control of your home or office phone services from virtually anywhere! FEATURES: • Make and receive calls over WiFi/4G using your landline number • Move calls between your landline, mobile and tablet devices, without hanging up • Make calls from any phone using your landline caller ID • Receive new voicemail alerts • Playback and delete voice messages • Control how incoming calls are handled • Sync your contacts across devices NOTE: Contact LinkBermuda for information on features. LinkMe also requires 4G or WiFi access. Use of these services may incur additional charges.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LinkMeBDA at 4.3 against FreedomPop's 3.3. FreedomPop's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LinkMeBDA holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FreedomPop has 1.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
FreedomPop ships an update every 3 months, LinkMeBDA every 10 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.
| Parameter | FreedomPop | LinkMeBDA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (1.1K ratings) | 4.3 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.2 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 253 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STS Media, Inc. | LinkBermuda |
Customer experience
FreedomPop
LinkMeBDA
Bugs and requests
FreedomPop
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and bugs after updates
- Activation and number selection issues
- Missed calls and delayed text messages
Requested features
3 requests- Improve call reliability and quality
- Better account management and cancellation options
- Integrate with native phone dialer and messaging apps
LinkMeBDA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FreedomPop
No in-app purchases
LinkMeBDA
No in-app purchases
Questions
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