Comparison

u vs MaxCall App

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

MaxCall App

This app allows users to make high-quality international calls using their smartphone and internet connection. It offers competitive rates and a simple signup process, ensuring no hidden fees or charges.

Highlights
  • Premium voice quality
  • Competitive call rates
  • Set mobile number as Caller ID
  • Use Wi-Fi or 3G data
  • Quick 30-second signup
  • Works worldwide
Features
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MAX Call uses the latest technology to provide the maximum quality and value to make calls. Anyone with a smartphone and internet can easily use it to make calls to family and friends around the world. we have designed MAX Call with advanced technology which allows for premium quality of voice for all calls. Features: - MAX Voice quality on all calls - MAX Rates Always - Set your mobile number as outgoing Caller ID - Use WiFI or 3G data connectivity to make calls - 30 second signup from within the app - FREE! - Voucher (available in supermarkets and Sadad Machines in Bahrain) WORKS IN ALL COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD ! OUR GUARANTEE: - NO Transaction fees - NO Service charges - NO Hidden fees/costs - Full minutes for the price mentioned For more details please visit our website www.maxcall.me

Screenshots

u4 screens
MaxCall App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MaxCall App at 5.0 against u's 4.0. MaxCall App also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 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

MaxCall App 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, MaxCall App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
u versus MaxCall App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteruMaxCall App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSapphireViacloud W.L.L.

Customer experience

u

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

MaxCall App

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

In-app purchases

None

u

No in-app purchases

None

MaxCall App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is u free?
u is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MaxCall App free?
MaxCall App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, u or MaxCall App?
MaxCall App is rated higher. u averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MaxCall App averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do u or MaxCall App have ads?
Neither u nor MaxCall App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, u or MaxCall App?
u ships an update every 5 months, and MaxCall App every 3 weeks. Most recently, u was updated on October 8, 2026 and MaxCall App on October 5, 2026.

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