# StudyBuddy vs International Calling

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StudyBuddy at 92% against International Calling's 36%. StudyBuddy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). International Calling's advantage is ratings volume (9K vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. International Calling sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. StudyBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

StudyBuddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: International Calling has 9K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of StudyBuddy's written reviews are positive against 36% of International Calling's.

StudyBuddy ships an update monthly, International Calling every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | StudyBuddy | International Calling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studybuddy/id948997336/reviews)** | [4.7 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/international-calling-yolla/id985702286/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **9K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.9% of reviews** | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nathaniel Blumer](https://appshunter.io/developer/859778029) | [Yolla Calls International](https://appshunter.io/developer/985702285) |

## What reviewers say

### StudyBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studybuddy/id948997336)

Connect with nearby students to study together. Find a study partner for exams, projects, or casual academic discussions. Make learning more social, fun, and collaborative.

**Highlights:** Find nearby study buddies, Collaborative studying, Social learning, Exam preparation, Academic discussions

**In-app purchases:** none


### International Calling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/international-calling-yolla/id985702286)

Make affordable international calls to landlines and mobiles worldwide. Avoid roaming fees by calling over Wi-Fi and keep your personal number visible. Easily recharge mobile phones and send international SMS messages.

**Highlights:** Affordable international calls, Wi-Fi calling to avoid roaming, Caller ID with personal number, Transparent per-minute rates, Earn free calling credits, Easy mobile recharge, International SMS texting

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $4 Yolla Top-Up | $4.99 | one-time |
| $5 Yolla Top-Up | $5.99 | one-time |
| $8 Yolla Top-Up | $8.99 | one-time |
| $8 Yolla Top-Up | $9.99 | one-time |
| $10 Yolla Top-Up | $12.99 | one-time |
| $16 Yolla Top-Up | $16.99 | one-time |
| $16 Yolla Top-Up | $19.99 | one-time |
| $20 Yolla Top-Up | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent call quality
- 💡 Great app for international calls
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Speedy connection
- 👍 Affordable rates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable service
- 🐛 Calls don't connect
- 🐛 Poor customer support
- 💰 Overcharged for calls
- 🐛 Buggy app

**Reported bugs**

- Keypad not working during calls
- Balance disappearing without explanation
- Simultaneous call limit issues

**Requested features**

- Improve SMS/text messaging functionality
- Add option to edit contact photos
- Provide more transparent pricing information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StudyBuddy free?

StudyBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is International Calling free?

International Calling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StudyBuddy or International Calling?

StudyBuddy is rated higher. StudyBuddy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while International Calling averages 4.7 from 9K ratings.

### Do StudyBuddy or International Calling have ads?

Neither StudyBuddy nor International Calling shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StudyBuddy or International Calling?

StudyBuddy ships an update monthly, and International Calling every 3 weeks. Most recently, StudyBuddy was updated on October 18, 2026 and International Calling on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*