# International Calling vs JoinIf

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JoinIf at 100% against International Calling's 36%. JoinIf also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). International Calling's advantage is ratings volume (9K vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. International Calling sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. JoinIf asks for nothing beyond the download.

JoinIf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: International Calling has 9K ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of JoinIf's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | International Calling | JoinIf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/international-calling-yolla/id985702286/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joinif/id6766712128/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 35.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 105 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yolla Calls International](https://appshunter.io/developer/985702285) | [Neil Shroff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896317718) |

## 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 (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $4 Yolla Top-Up | $4.99 | one-time |
| $5 Yolla Top-Up | $5.99 | one-time |
| $8 Yolla Top-Up | $8.99 | one-time |
| $8 Yolla Top-Up | $9.99 | one-time |
| $10 Yolla Top-Up | $12.99 | one-time |
| $16 Yolla Top-Up | $16.99 | 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


### JoinIf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joinif/id6766712128)

Share your casual plans with friends and let them join if they're available. Organize contacts into circles and share plans with specific groups. Avoid group chats and awkward declines with a low-pressure way to connect.

**Highlights:** Soft plan sharing, Organize friends into circles, Share plans with specific groups, Indicate plus-ones or companions, Calendar integration, No group chats or awkward declines

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is International Calling free?

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

### Is JoinIf free?

JoinIf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, International Calling or JoinIf?

JoinIf is rated higher. International Calling averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while JoinIf averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do International Calling or JoinIf have ads?

Neither International Calling nor JoinIf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, International Calling or JoinIf?

International Calling ships an update every 3 weeks, and JoinIf every 3 weeks. Most recently, International Calling was updated on October 31, 2026 and JoinIf on October 14, 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.*