Comparison

International Calling vs botim

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

Head to head
About

International Calling

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
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Call landlines and mobiles in the the United Kingdom, Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, Kenya, Ethiopia, France, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Oman, Philippines, and 200 more countries and territories. Why Yolla: ∙ VALUE FOR MONEY. Compare our rates and prepare to be amazed. We provide the best rates on more than 30.000 international call destinations. Forget about time – talk more for less. ∙ AVOID ROAMING FEES. Make a call via Wi-Fi and save a fortune on your carrier's roaming fees. Make the most out of your staying abroad! ∙ KEEP YOUR NUMBER. Enjoy Caller ID - a premium feature offered by Yolla for free! Your friends will always receive a call from your personal phone number. They won't know you're calling from the app! ∙ STAY IN CONTROL. We show the price before the call and don't have any hidden charges and connection fees. You pay a straightforward per-minute rate and always know where your money goes. ∙ EARN CREDITS. By inviting friends you can easily earn free credits to call to landlines and mobiles all over the world. Simply send out your personal link and enjoy talking for free! ∙ EASY MOBILE RECHARGE. Top up any mobile number. With Yolla you will have no problem sending airtime to your colleagues, friends, loved ones or anyone. We offer easy & instant mobile recharge with low fees. Forget about calling cards or complex procedures and recharge any number online in just 2 clicks. ∙ INTERNATIONAL SMS TEXTING. Don't have time to call abroad and need to drop a message ASAP? Send text messages to 150 + countries via Yolla. ∙ SEND YOLLA TOP-UPS TO ANYONE. Have friends or family using Yolla? Great! Now you can recharge their accounts. Just purchase and send Yolla credits to your family and friends. They will enjoy free talktime with you or anyone else. ∙ MILLIONS TRUST YOLLA. Be a savvy caller like thousands of Yolla users! Get Yolla today and start talking more for less! Drop the doubt and start enjoying calling abroad! All you need is the Internet connection – WiFi, 4G, LTE, or 3G. Your friends and partners will see no difference - but you will. Any questions or suggestions? Please contact us at hi@yollacalls.com.

About

botim

This app offers HD voice and video calls with AI enhancements, secure messaging with real-time translation, and money transfer services. It also includes an AI companion for assistance with various tasks.

Highlights
  • HD voice and video calls
  • AI filters and effects
  • Real-time AI translation
  • Local and international money transfers
  • AI companion assistant
  • Multi-currency prepaid card
Features
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New botim — Connect. Pay. Explore. All in One App. Smarter Calling with Botim - HD voice and video calls with crystal clarity - AI filters and effects to enhance your call experience - Call-hold support and picture-in-picture mode - Secure and reliable, even on low bandwidth Next-Level Chat - Sleek, intuitive interface for messaging - Send money directly from your chat screen - Real-time AI translation for seamless conversations botim money — money simplified - Send money locally and internationally with ease - Instantly top up your wallet - Get a multi-currency prepaid card - Pay bills, recharge mobile, and more botim AI Companion - Your 24/7 smart assistant via voice or chat - Helps with calls, messages, and money transfers - Supports multiple languages for global users Experience the power of connection and convenience—Download botim now and simplify how you communicate and manage your money. ============================== Subscription and payments term Enhance your Botim experience with Botim VIP, offering a premium suite of features for seamless communication and more. We offer auto-renewing one month and one year in-app subscriptions through which you can enjoy advertisement free experience and other benefits. Subscription prices vary based on your region and local currency. The exact price for your chosen plan will be displayed clearly in the app before you complete your purchase. If you purchase an auto-renewing periodic subscription, you will be billed continuously for the subscription until you cancel it. When the subscription is cancelled, access to VIP benefits will end at the end of current payment period. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your Apple ID Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy: https://astratech.ae/platform-terms/privacy-policy/ Terms of use: https://astratech.ae/platform-terms/astra-tech-terms-and-conditions/ Note: Financial services (Botim Money features) are only available in the UAE.

Screenshots

International Calling4 screens
botim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: International Calling at none against botim's shown. International Calling also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (36% vs 22%). botim's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#83 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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. International Calling sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and botim sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

International Calling holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: botim has 52K ratings behind it against 9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of International Calling's written reviews are positive against 22% of botim's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

International Calling ships an update every 3 weeks, botim weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
International Calling versus botim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInternational Callingbotim
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9K ratings) — better4.3 (52K ratings)
Positive reviews35.6% of reviews — better22.1% of reviews
Number of ratings9K52K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#83 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB540 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYolla Calls InternationalAlgento Cloud Computing Limited

Customer experience

International Calling

All ratings8,958 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews786 reviews
Positive35.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative60.4%

botim

All ratings52,294 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral6.2%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews700 reviews
Positive22.1%
Neutral7.3%
Negative70.6%

User reviews

International Calling

From 9K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

botim

From 52K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great voice quality
  • 💡 Only option for VOIP in UAE
  • 👍 Reliable for family calls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent call disconnections
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 📺 Intrusive ads even with paid subscription
  • 🔍 Inconsistent video quality
  • 🤖 Buggy and unreliable features

Bugs and requests

International Calling

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

botim

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to receive verification codes
  • Inability to delete account
  • Compatibility issues with iOS 12 and newer
  • Calls not connecting on mobile data

Requested features

4 requests
  • Group video calling
  • Bluetooth headset compatibility
  • Desktop app version
  • Improved notification system

In-app purchases

6 purchases

International Calling

One-time6
  • $4 Yolla Top-Up$4.99
  • $5 Yolla Top-Up$5.99
  • $8 Yolla Top-Up$9.99
Show 3 more
  • $10 Yolla Top-Up$12.99
  • $16 Yolla Top-Up$19.99
  • $20 Yolla Top-Up$24.99
11 purchases

botim

Subscriptions5
  • BOTIM VIP Monthly$1.491 Month
  • Botim VIP Monthly Offers$1.491 Month
  • BOTIM Family Bundle Monthly$3.991 Month
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  • Botim Family Monthly Offer$3.991 Month
  • BOTIM VIP Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time6
  • Diamonds 99$0.99
  • BOTIM VIP for One Month$1.99
  • Diamonds 499$4.99
Show 3 more
  • Diamonds 999$9.99
  • BOTIM VIP for One Year$12.99
  • Diamonds 4999$49.99

Questions

Is International Calling free?
International Calling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is botim free?
botim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, International Calling or botim?
International Calling is rated higher. International Calling averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while botim averages 4.3 from 52K ratings.
Do International Calling or botim have ads?
botim shows ads; International Calling does not.
Which is updated more often, International Calling or botim?
International Calling ships an update every 3 weeks, and botim weekly. Most recently, International Calling was updated on November 3, 2026 and botim on November 3, 2026.

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