Comparison

Swytch vs Phoring

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

Head to head
About

Swytch

This app provides employees with dedicated work mobile numbers, eliminating the need for separate work phones. It allows businesses to manage numbers while employees use their personal devices for seamless communication.

Highlights
  • Dedicated work mobile numbers
  • Use personal handset
  • Separate business/personal calls
  • Business ownership of numbers
  • No need for extra hardware
Features
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Swytch allows businesses to provide their employees with work mobile numbers, rather than work mobile phones. *** NOTE - You must be a registered Swytch user in order to log in via the app. There is NO ABILITY to register within the app - please go to our website (https://www.swytch.com/) to register first. * No need to purchase expensive handsets that employees don’t want to carry around anyway * The business retains ownership and control of all mobile numbers provided * Employees don't have to change their personal handset, network operator, or SIM card * Separating business and personal communications on one phone has never been so easy and practical

About

Phoring

This service provides a virtual phone number to add a second line to your smartphone. Make calls and send texts worldwide at competitive rates, ensuring you never miss important business calls, even without internet access.

Highlights
  • Virtual phone number for a second line
  • Worldwide calling and texting
  • Intelligent call forwarding
  • Do-Not-Disturb mode
  • Avoid international roaming charges
  • Customizable business phone numbers
Features
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Phoring is a virtual phone service provider that provides you worldwide phone number to add a second phone line to your smartphone. Use your Phoring number the way you use your regular mobile phone number for voice calls and text with a very competitive low rate. Phoring gives you an advanced communication tools that helps you to connect with your customers and grow your business without compromising your privacy. Phoring simplifies your communication, whether your smartphone has access to WiFi or out-of-internet, you will never miss your important calls. Our Intelligent Call Forwarding tools forward your calls to your mobile number automatically when your smartphone is out of internet connectivity. You can set Do-Not-Disturb (DND) mode when you do not want any business calls but still you will get all the missed calls history in your call history page so that you can call back to your customers later. Phoring helps to avoid roaming charges when traveling internationally by using WiFi hotspots and enjoy very low international rates. Moreover, with Phoring, it’s easy to set up your ideal business phone numbers. You can pick area codes, transfer existing numbers, set up toll-free lines or design your own vanity numbers to share with your customers and colleagues. So, what are you waiting for? Just download the app, choose a phone number, and enjoy the hassle-free service! Choose Numbers from 4,200+ Cities and Place Call to 200+ Countries. Stay tuned! We're working hard to add more features.

Screenshots

Swytch4 screens
Phoring4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Phoring at 4.2 against Swytch's 2.7. Phoring also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 37%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Swytch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Phoring sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Swytch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Phoring holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Swytch's written reviews are positive against 75% of Phoring's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swytch ships an update every 2 months, Phoring every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Swytch versus Phoring: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwytchPhoring
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (7 ratings)4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwytchBroTecs Technologies, LLC.

Customer experience

Swytch

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive37.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative59.3%

Phoring

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Swytch

Reported bugs

58 issues
  • Intermittent connection
  • Account locked for no reason
  • Connection drops randomly
  • App is quirky and unreliable after updates
  • Cannot search for app on iPhone
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  • Calls are clumsy
  • Missed notifications for messages and calls
  • No connection most of the time
  • Messages not coming through
  • Cannot make an account
  • App deletes messages
  • Bad audio quality
  • Delays in messages and calls
  • No visibility on consumption
  • Cannot see account balance on the app
  • App is getting slower and flakier
  • Billing issues
  • Security concerns
  • App is unreliable
  • Cannot get the app to open
  • No indication of missed calls
  • Callers unable to leave voice message
  • Messages don't appear unless it's a fresh install
  • Cannot call or text
  • Customer service doesn't reply
  • Constantly missing phone calls
  • Messages haven't updated in the app
  • Cannot add credit or change billing details
  • No help number
  • App is unreliable
  • Expensive
  • Issues with text messaging (notification but no content)
  • Difficult to stop subscription or delete account
  • Cannot add alternative number
  • Cannot register new users
  • App crashes
  • Hidden costs
  • App is expensive
  • Inbound calls go to VM if app is in background
  • Need to constantly wake the app
  • Voicemail is only 20 seconds
  • Cannot add numbers to contacts
  • Cannot use another app when in a call
  • UK number purchase rate is high
  • Voicemail could be better
  • Option to route incoming calls through main ringer needed
  • App crashes when trying to open FAQ
  • PIN is rejected
  • Cannot sign back in after signing out
  • Support is non-existent
  • PIN never works
  • Email invalid message during registration
  • PIN activation message never arrived
  • App keeps crashing
  • Cannot play sound through headphones or phone (switches to speaker)
  • Voicemail cuts off
  • Cannot make calls unless using speaker
  • No promo for free UK number with credits

Requested features

21 requests
  • Allow deletion of numbers
  • Improve notification reliability
  • Fix app crashing after updates
  • Provide clear call rates and line rentals
  • Allow managing credit top-ups in the app
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  • Allow setting up temporary numbers
  • Option to divert notifications
  • Add numbers to phone contacts
  • Improve voicemail length and functionality
  • Allow listening to voicemails not in speaker mode
  • Fix calls disconnecting when switching apps
  • Provide breakdown of charges
  • Display account balance in app
  • Improve app speed and responsiveness
  • Fix issues with new updates
  • Make cancellation process easier
  • Allow registration for new users
  • Fix issues with PIN codes
  • Improve customer support response times
  • Reduce number purchase rates
  • Allow calls/texts when other apps are open

Phoring

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Swytch

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Phoring

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription2 variants$3.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription2 variants$8.991 Month
One-time3
  • $4.99$4.99
  • $9.99$9.99
  • $24.99$24.99

Questions

Is Swytch free?
Swytch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Phoring free?
Phoring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Swytch or Phoring?
Phoring is rated higher. Swytch averages 2.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Phoring averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Swytch or Phoring have ads?
Neither Swytch nor Phoring shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swytch or Phoring?
Swytch ships an update every 2 months, and Phoring every 3 weeks. Most recently, Swytch was updated on October 8, 2026 and Phoring on September 27, 2026.

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