# International Calling vs botim

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 (#78 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. International Calling sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and botim sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | International Calling | botim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/international-calling-yolla/id985702286/reviews)** | [4.3 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/botim/id1263036818/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9K | **52K** |
| Positive reviews | **35.6% of reviews** | 22.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#78** |
| Size | 105 MB | 540 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yolla Calls International](https://appshunter.io/developer/985702285) | [Algento Cloud Computing Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1186143621) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $4 Yolla Top-Up | $4.99 | one-time |
| $5 Yolla Top-Up | $5.99 | one-time |
| $8 Yolla Top-Up | $9.99 | one-time |
| $10 Yolla Top-Up | $12.99 | 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


### botim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/botim/id1263036818)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

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:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BOTIM VIP Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Botim VIP Monthly Offers | $1.49 | per month |
| BOTIM Family Bundle Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Botim Family Monthly Offer | $3.99 | per month |
| BOTIM VIP Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Diamonds 99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| BOTIM VIP for One Month | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds 499 | $4.99 | one-time |
| BOTIM VIP for One Year | $12.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds 4999 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Group video calling
- Bluetooth headset compatibility
- Desktop app version
- Improved notification system


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