Comparison

BALBERRY vs u

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

Head to head
About

BALBERRY

Features
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BALBERRY for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch let you make voice call worldwide with the finest voice quality. App Benefits : •Works from all over the world •Uses iPhone contacts •Crystal Clear Quality •Lowest International Rates •Satisfaction guaranteed! With this application, user can make cheap VOIP calls. Main features: * Making and receiving VoIP calls * Built-in tunnel for passing thru VoIP blockades * Connectivity through WIFI, 4G/3G,2G EDGE * Integrated contacts from the phone * Loudspeaker * Balance information * Call cost information * Time, call status logs How to Activate: 1. Go to App Store and download “ BALBERRY” on your iPhone, iPad and or iPod. 2. Launch BALBERRY ->Settings-> enter your user name and PIN. 3. Launch BALBERRY app and dial destination number using any of the Dial formats or directly from Contact list.

About

u

This app allows you to use your Gibraltar fixed-line phone number on your mobile devices over Wi-Fi or cellular data. Make low-cost calls globally and free calls to other subscribers, avoiding roaming charges. Requires an active u-mee Talk subscription.

Highlights
  • Use home number on mobile
  • Wi-Fi and cellular calling
  • Low-cost international calls
  • Free calls to u-mee subscribers
  • Avoid roaming charges
  • Integrates contact list
Features
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Take your u-mee Talk Gibraltar fixed-line telephone with you wherever you have Wi-Fi or 3G/4G/5G coverage (network data charges may apply). You can now be reached on your existing home number whether at your holiday home, studying abroad or on a business trip! Avoid roaming charges and enjoy free calls to other u-mee Talk subscribers and low-cost calls to other destinations from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch with our FREE iOS app. Requires active u-mee Talk subscription - please do not download unless you have registered for a compatible u-mee service (only available in Gibraltar). For calling rates and to learn more, visit u-mee.com/talk Features: • Low-cost calls to any fixed or mobile number • Free calls to other u-mee subscribers • Callers from Gibraltar pay local rates to call you ... wherever you are (always free for u-mee subscribers) • No call roaming charges (network data charges may apply) • Integrates your contact list • Ad-free System requirements: • iOS version 5 or later versions • Active u-mee account/service

Screenshots

BALBERRY4 screens
u4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: u at every 5 months against BALBERRY's every 31 months. BALBERRY's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BALBERRY ships an update every 31 months, u every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BALBERRY versus u: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBALBERRYu
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 31 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFour Square Technologies LtdSapphire

In-app purchases

None

BALBERRY

No in-app purchases

None

u

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BALBERRY free?
BALBERRY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is u free?
u is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BALBERRY or u have ads?
Neither BALBERRY nor u shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BALBERRY or u?
BALBERRY ships an update every 31 months, and u every 5 months. Most recently, BALBERRY was updated on October 26, 2026 and u on October 8, 2026.

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