# International Calling vs Text ▹

The clearest difference is monetization model: International Calling at free with in-app purchases against Text ▹'s subscription. International Calling also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Text ▹'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. International Calling sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Text ▹ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

International Calling holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9K and 3.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of International Calling's written reviews are positive against 26% of Text ▹'s.

International Calling ships an update every 3 weeks, Text ▹ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | International Calling | Text ▹ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/international-calling-yolla/id985702286/reviews)** | [4.4 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text/id1473442501/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | 3.8K |
| Positive reviews | **35.6% of reviews** | 25.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 105 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yolla Calls International](https://appshunter.io/developer/985702285) | [Vaghela Babubha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466057867) |

## 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


### Text ▹

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text/id1473442501)

This app provides a US/Canada phone number for making and receiving calls and texts globally. It allows users to turn devices like iPads into phones, offering cheap international calls and unlimited messaging without a traditional phone service. Both parties need the app installed for calls.

**Highlights:** Real US & Canada phone number, Unlimited SMS/text messaging, Audio and video calls, Cheap international calls, Turn iPad/iPod into a phone, Cloud hosting for chat/call history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text App App-to-App : Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Text App Private Number Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Text App App-to-App : Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| TextApp Private Number Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Text App App-to-App : Yearly | $32.99 | per year |
| Text App Private Number Yearly | $48.99 | per year |
| 200 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1300 Credits | $7.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient texting and calling
- 💡 Ability to create own number

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable text/call functionality
- 💰 Expensive subscription and credits
- 🔒 Unclear privacy and security practices

**Reported bugs**

- Generating number issue
- Inability to cancel subscription
- Frequent app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to send/receive messages to non-app users
- Support for international numbers
- Improved message history and management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is International Calling free?

International Calling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Text ▹ free?

Text ▹ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, International Calling or Text ▹?

International Calling is rated higher. International Calling averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while Text ▹ averages 4.4 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do International Calling or Text ▹ have ads?

Text ▹ shows ads; International Calling does not.

### Which is updated more often, International Calling or Text ▹?

International Calling ships an update every 3 weeks, and Text ▹ every 3 months. Most recently, International Calling was updated on November 5, 2026 and Text ▹ on November 3, 2026.

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