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Head-to-head

Rebtel vs BOSS Revolution

Rebtel 4.8★ · Free to download 65
Winner Rebtel
BOSS Revolution 4.7★ · Free + IAP 60

Rebtel has a slight edge due to generally better call quality and reliability, despite both apps facing significant issues with customer service and payment processing.

Full reviews: Rebtel · BOSS Revolution

Rebtel and BOSS Revolution both offer international calling and money transfer services, but user reviews highlight persistent problems with call quality, connectivity, and particularly, customer support and billing across both platforms. Rebtel appears to have a slight advantage in call reliability, while BOSS Revolution struggles more with transaction delays and deceptive subscription practices.

Head to head

Call Quality & Reliability edge: RebtelR2R3R5R6
Rebtel Users frequently praise Rebtel for good call quality and clear voice R2R5R9. However, a significant number of users report calls cutting off abruptly R6, dropping after a few minutes R10, or not connecting at all in certain countries R3R15.
BOSS Revolution BOSS Revolution users also report good call quality and clear reception , with some finding it reliable . However, many users experience frequent call connection issues, having to try multiple times to get a call through , or calls not working at all despite having credit . Recent reviews also mention extremely bad call quality due to cheap routers .
Pricing & Value tieR1R3R6R7
Rebtel Rebtel is described as economical by some R3R15 and offers good rates R6. However, many users complain about rates increasing R1, being charged for ringing R7, unfair money changes , or inaccurate rates . Some also feel the service is too expensive .
BOSS Revolution BOSS Revolution is praised for being economical for long-distance calls and offering excellent prices . However, some users find it too expensive and complain about being charged even when calls don't connect .
Payment & Billing Issues tieR19R22R25R26
Rebtel Rebtel users report numerous billing problems, including being charged after cancellation R26, being charged multiple times , money being stolen or not arriving R19R22R25, and subscriptions not working despite payment . Issues with adding or using payment methods like Apple Pay are also cited .
BOSS Revolution BOSS Revolution also faces significant billing complaints, with users reporting being charged without transactions going through , money not being added to accounts after payment , or being debited twice for services not received . There are also reports of money transfer delays and issues with auto-renewal plans and cancellation .
Customer Support tieR4R10R18R26
Rebtel Rebtel's customer service receives overwhelmingly negative feedback. Users report no resolution to problems R4, difficulty reaching a human R10, support tickets being closed without resolution R10, and automated responses being unhelpful R26. Response times are often slow R18, and some users feel their issues with credits or top-ups are ignored .
BOSS Revolution BOSS Revolution's customer support is also heavily criticized. Users describe it as the 'worst service ever' , with support reps not knowing answers , providing only excuses , or being unresponsive . There are also complaints about lengthy validation processes for new accounts .
Ease of Use & Features tieR3R15R18R21
Rebtel Rebtel is generally considered easy to use . However, users report issues with the app freezing R3, balance not reflecting correctly R3, connectivity problems with the server R15, and difficulties with SMS verification codes for signup or revalidation R18R21. Some mention the app being temperamental on iPhone .
BOSS Revolution BOSS Revolution is also described as easy and fast for money transfers . However, users encounter issues with the app defaulting to monthly subscriptions , not asking for microphone permissions , and registration problems . Some users also complain about the lack of an option to delete call log history . A significant issue is that some plans require calling a real UK number, incurring charges from the user's mobile plan , and plans for countries like Nigeria are misleading as they only support landlines .
Pick Rebtel if

you prioritize generally better call quality and reliability for international calls, especially if you've had good experiences with it in the past, and are willing to navigate potential customer service and billing frustrations .

Pick BOSS Revolution if

you need a service for both international calling and money transfers, and appreciate a simple interface for these transactions, provided you are vigilant about subscription settings and potential payment delays .

Evidence note: Both apps have a high volume of negative recent reviews, particularly concerning billing, customer service, and call connectivity, despite their high lifetime ratings. The free-to-download model for both means many negative reviews might stem from free-tier limitations or users encountering issues after initial free usage, but the recurring themes of payment and support problems suggest deeper issues.

Frequently asked

Do Rebtel and BOSS Revolution have good call quality?
Rebtel generally receives praise for good call quality and clear voice R2R5R9, though some users experience calls cutting off or dropping R6R10. BOSS Revolution also has users who find its reception clear and reliable , but many report frequent connection issues and poor quality .
Are there issues with payments and billing for Rebtel and BOSS Revolution?
Yes, both Rebtel and BOSS Revolution users report significant issues with payments and billing, including being charged after cancellation R26, money being taken without services rendered R19R22R25, and difficulties with adding or using payment methods . BOSS Revolution also has complaints about deceptive auto-renewal subscriptions .
How is customer support for Rebtel and BOSS Revolution?
Customer support for both Rebtel and BOSS Revolution is widely criticized, with users reporting unhelpful responses R4R26, difficulty reaching human agents R10, tickets being closed without resolution R10, and slow or non-existent replies R18.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Rebtel 5/5 · US Siempre uso esta Aplicación y funciona perfecto: Funciona muy bien
  2. [R3] Rebtel 3/5 · US Buena pero tiene sus problemas: La verdad la aplicación es muy buena, y comparada con otras, es económica, qué problema veo, que hay días que se traba y no salen llamadas, el saldo no se refleja algunas veces bien sino que sale 0$ teniendo saldo, y hay países que de plano no salen llamadas como es El Salvador. Trabajo con la aplicación y algunas veces me ha tocado recurrir a otras aplicaciones
  3. [R5] Rebtel 5/5 · US Cálidad: Exelente servicio
  4. [R6] Rebtel 3/5 · US The sound quality was fine until it simply cut off. I: Although I am happy with the rates, every call I have made to date has abruptly cut off. This waste immense time and cost extra money.
  5. [R1] Rebtel 1/5 · US Insanely low rates: They bring you in with discount then their price go up insanely high.
  6. [R7] Rebtel 1/5 · US Charging for just ringing: This app charges a min per ringtone!
  7. [R19] Rebtel 1/5 · US Estafadores: Una linea q solo te roba el dinero envias un paquete a otro pais y nunca llega pense q la targeta era el problema y le paso a mi amigo igual perdi dinero en está ap
  8. [R22] Rebtel 1/5 · US Stealing: I use it often this app but the problem is sometimes it steal money
  9. [R25] Rebtel 1/5 · US Ladrones: Eh realizado un pago en la app y nunca llegó una recarga que eh echo !
  10. [R26] Rebtel 5/5 · US Charged after cancellation: Getting charged after subscription has been cancelled and payment information has been removed! No help available besides their useless bot…
  11. [R4] Rebtel 1/5 · US No resolution from customer service!: This used to be my favorite app to use for years! Especially the customer service even if it is relatively pricey. Now they stop actually trying to resolve the problem and just beat around the bush.
  12. [R10] Rebtel 1/5 · US Bad service now: I have been a RebTel customer for 10 years. Their Service used to be good. Now calls drop after 2 mins of being on the phone with people in Dubai or Kerala. The support process is very difficult. There's no simple way to get in touch with a human. They create and innundate with support tickets but nothing every happens. They close the support ticket saying I didnt respond. but
  13. [R18] Rebtel 3/5 · GB OTP failure: Unfortunately often the one time password feature often doesn’t arrive in your phone. Once it’s set up it’s ok, but the support takes time to get back to you and if you need to revalidate, you could be waiting a little while. But when it’s installed it works very well.
  14. [R15] Rebtel 3/5 · US Good app when it works: I like the monthly schedule. It is very affordable and call quality is generally good. However, it’s frustrating when I try to make a call and the app can’t connect to Reptel server, making it impossible to make a call or seek support via the app. This happens even though the device is connected to fast WiFi internet connection.
  15. [R21] Rebtel 3/5 · GB Not as promised: Downloaded the app and at start registering verification code never received even after trying 5 times.
  16. [R9] Rebtel 3/5 · US Connectivity: Very nice. No air drop. Clear voice.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store