Comparison

u vs HelloCallHome

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

Head to head
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

About

HelloCallHome

Make affordable voice calls worldwide with exceptional clarity. This app integrates with your phone's contacts and supports various network connections for seamless communication.

Highlights
  • Worldwide voice calls
  • Crystal clear quality
  • Lowest international rates
  • Integrates with phone contacts
  • VoIP call making and receiving
  • WIFI, 4G/3G, 2G EDGE connectivity
  • Call logs and balance information
Features
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HelloCallHome mobile dialer for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch let you make voice call worldwide with the finest voice quality. App Benefits: •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 * Connectivity through WIFI, 4G/3G,2G EDGE * Integrated contacts from the phone * Loudspeaker * Balance information * Time, call status logs How to Activate: 1. Go to App Store and download "HelloCallHome" on your iPhone, iPad and or iPod. 2. Launch HelloCallHome Dialer, Signup or enter your user name and PIN to login. 3. Launch HelloCallHome and dial destination number using any of the Dial formats or directly from Contact list.

Screenshots

u4 screens
HelloCallHome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HelloCallHome at 5.0 against u's 4.0. HelloCallHome also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

HelloCallHome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

u ships an update every 5 months, HelloCallHome every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
u versus HelloCallHome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteruHelloCallHome
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSapphireMMDSmart LTD

Customer experience

u

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

HelloCallHome

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

u

No in-app purchases

None

HelloCallHome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is u free?
u is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HelloCallHome free?
HelloCallHome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, u or HelloCallHome?
HelloCallHome is rated higher. u averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while HelloCallHome averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do u or HelloCallHome have ads?
Neither u nor HelloCallHome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, u or HelloCallHome?
u ships an update every 5 months, and HelloCallHome every 2 months. Most recently, u was updated on October 8, 2026 and HelloCallHome on October 4, 2026.

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