Comparison

World Phone vs Globee

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

Head to head
About

World Phone

This app offers high-quality voice calling worldwide at competitive rates. It features app-to-app calling for free communication and provides a virtual voicemail system that can be searched and managed. Users can also rent local numbers in over 70 countries for convenient communication.

Highlights
  • Clear and reliable voice calls worldwide
  • Free app-to-app calling
  • Text-searchable virtual voicemail
  • Rent local numbers in 70+ countries
  • Seamless integration with iPhone contacts
  • High-performance OPUS codec for clear audio
  • Full media encryption support
Read full description

World Phone provides you with clear and reliable voice calling. You can make and receive great quality calls worldwide at great rates. Try World Phone now and call family, friends and colleagues for free with our App to App calling feature. Key features: Clear and Reliable voice calls – World Phone intelligently routes your voice calls over the high quality phone networks to give you the most reliable, clearest calls possible. Text-searchable Virtual Voicemail - easily navigate, search and manage your voicemails. Listen or read your messages and call back contacts directly. Easy contacts – Don't wrestle with separate contacts lists. World Phone integrates simply and seamlessly to your iPhone's existing contacts! You can even make a World Phone call from within the native Phone App's or Contacts App's contact lists. Be Local™ – Effortlessly rent a local number, in-app, either for travelling or for speaking with distant contacts and/or relatives. Numbers available in more than 70 countries! World Phone now supports full screen incoming call notifications, call waiting, call hold, recents integration and more. High-performance OPUS codec support: State-of-the-art voice encoding, with ability to survive low-quality wireless data connections. In regular conditions it delivers near-CD quality audio, App-to-App. Full media encryption support: Now encrypting call media using high-performance SDES/ZRTP cryptographic standards Gorgeous, high-performance UI / UX: We’ve optimised the user interface, delivering far better performance. “Buttery smooth” on iPhone 5s and later devices. Uses latest iOS 11 design language. Improved Accessibility: Broader support throughout the App for larger Dynamic Type text sizes. World Phone delivers an amazing telephony experience - try it today!

About

Globee

Get affordable prepaid eSIM data plans for over 200 countries and regions. This app also provides real phone numbers for sending/receiving SMS and making/receiving calls, allowing you to stay connected globally without expensive roaming fees.

Highlights
  • Affordable prepaid eSIM data plans
  • Coverage in over 200 countries
  • Real phone numbers for calls and SMS
  • Keep your existing number
  • No roaming charges
  • Easy installation and activation
Features
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Real phone numbers are available now! Purchase one of our affordable prepaid eSIM plans, which are available in over 200 countries and regions, and enjoy hassle-free global connectivity! Furthermore, with our new feature – real phone numbers, you can send and receive SMS messages and make and receive phone calls directly within the Globee app. What exactly is eSIM? * An eSIM, or embedded SIM, is essentially a digital SIM card. Instead of the traditional SIM cards, eSIM technology operates right within your device's operation system. With Globee's eSIM data plans: * Access the internet at budget-friendly rates without the hassle of searching for a physical SIM card, WiFi, or dealing with costly internet roaming charges. * Keep using your existing phone number while making the most of the data from your eSIM. Who should use Globee? * Globee is the ideal solution for travelers need mobile data. We're here to provide you with instant connectivity and resolve your travel connectivity dilemmas. Why use Globee? * No more exorbitant data roaming fees. * Installation takes just a few minutes. * Keep your existing number while you're on the move. * No more fiddling with traditional SIM cards. * No need to carry around a bulky WiFi dongle. How does it work? * Download the Globee app. * Discover an eSIM suitable for your destination. * Purchase and install your chosen eSIM. * Enjoy connectivity wherever you go! Why do we love eSIM? * You stay connected even while in transit. Activate your eSIM upon arrival, and you're instantly connected. * No more fussing with intricate hardware – the eSIM is managed through a simple app. * Switching plans is a breeze. Every Globee eSIM is prepaid and commitment-free. * Our pricing is transparent and fair, free of hidden fees. * Store multiple eSIMs on one device, giving you the flexibility to purchase eSIMs in advance and activate them as needed. Enjoy uninterrupted connectivity with Globee! Privacy Policy: https://globee.mobi/privacy.php Terms & Conditions: https://globee.mobi/tos.php

Screenshots

World Phone4 screens
Globee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Globee at 4.4 against World Phone's 2.9. World Phone's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (27 vs 8). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. World Phone sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Globee sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Globee holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 8 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

World Phone ships an update fortnightly, Globee every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
World Phone versus Globee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorld PhoneGlobee
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (27 ratings)4.4 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.7% of reviews
Number of ratings27 — better8
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.3
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNorwood Systems (Aust) Pty LtdImagine Yazılım

Customer experience

World Phone

All ratings27 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews175 reviews
Positive45.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative52.0%

Globee

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

World Phone

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashing during activation
  • Incorrect credit balance display
  • Inability to make calls on cellular data

Requested features

3 requests
  • Text messaging capabilities
  • Call forwarding option
  • Improved customer support

Globee

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

World Phone

One-time9
  • Level1 credit recharge$3.99
  • Personal phone number2 variants$4.99
  • Personal phone number$6.99
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  • Personal phone number$9.99
  • Level2 credit recharge$9.99
  • Personal phone number$14.99
  • Personal phone number$21.99
  • Level3 credit recharge$21.99
  • Level4 credit recharge$64.99
23 purchases

Globee

Subscriptions14
  • US - (Call+SMS)$9.991 Month
  • CH - Only Call$9.991 Month
  • GB - Only SMS$9.991 Month
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  • Phone number for UK$9.991 Month
  • Credits Tariff #1$19.991 Month
  • EE - Only SMS$19.991 Month
  • NL - Only SMS$34.991 Month
  • HK - Only Call$34.991 Month
  • CH - Only SMS$44.991 Month
  • IL - Only SMS$59.991 Month
  • CA - Only SMS$59.991 Year
  • DK - (Call+SMS)$59.991 Month
  • SE - Only SMS$119.991 Year
  • AU - Only SMS$199.991 Year
One-time9
  • Credit Package #1$3.99
  • eSIM Purchase$5.99
  • Credit Package #2$9.99
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  • Credit Package #3$19.99
  • Credit Package #4$39.99
  • eSIM Purchase$39.99
  • Phone number purchase$39.99
  • Phone number purchase$69.99
  • Phone number purchase$79.99

Questions

Is World Phone free?
World Phone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Globee free?
Globee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, World Phone or Globee?
Globee is rated higher. World Phone averages 2.9 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Globee averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.
Do World Phone or Globee have ads?
Globee shows ads; World Phone does not.
Which is updated more often, World Phone or Globee?
World Phone ships an update fortnightly, and Globee every 3 weeks. Most recently, World Phone was updated on September 6, 2026 and Globee on September 11, 2026.

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