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Head-to-head

Rebtel vs International Calling

Rebtel 4.8★ · Free to download 75
Winner Rebtel
International Calling 4.7★ · Free to download 55

Rebtel is generally more reliable for call quality and long-term use, despite some recent issues, while International Calling struggles with consistent functionality and customer support.

Full reviews: Rebtel · International Calling

Rebtel, with a higher lifetime rating and more reviews, offers better call quality and reliability for many users, though recent complaints highlight issues with customer service and dropped calls. International Calling, while praised for good rates and clear sound by some, frequently suffers from calls not connecting, app freezing, and unresponsive support.

Head to head

Call Quality & Reliability edge: RebtelR2R3R5R6
Rebtel Many Rebtel users report excellent call quality and clear voice, with some calling it the 'most reliable' for international calls R2R5. However, a significant number of recent reviews mention calls cutting off, dropping after a few minutes, or not connecting at all, especially to certain countries R3R6R10.
International Calling International Calling receives mixed reviews on call quality; some users praise its 'good quality voice' and 'clear sound' R77. Conversely, many others report 'worst quality,' calls ending unexpectedly, or the app frequently freezing, making it unreliable .
Pricing & Value tieR1R3R7R12
Rebtel Rebtel is described as 'economical' by some R3, with 'affordable' monthly plans . However, many users complain about 'insanely high' rates after initial discounts, 'unfair' money changes, and being charged for ringing or unsuccessful calls R1R7R12R16. There are also reports of money being stolen or not reaching recipients .
International Calling International Calling is praised for 'good prices' and being 'very reasonable' and 'cheaper than Skype' by some R77R94. However, a significant number of users report 'fake rates,' paying '3 times more' than listed, and finding it 'very expensive' . There are also multiple accusations of being scammed, losing money, and top-ups not being received .
Customer Support tieR4R10R26R28
Rebtel Rebtel's customer service is a major pain point, with users reporting 'no resolution,' difficulty reaching a human, tickets being closed without action, and no response to emails R4R10R26R28.
International Calling International Calling also receives strong criticism for its support, with users stating 'no support,' 'bad customer service,' and automated responses that don't resolve issues R61R68R95R107. However, a few users had positive experiences, noting 'very nice and helpful' representatives who resolved issues .
Ease of Use & Features tieR3R18R21R23
Rebtel Rebtel is generally considered 'easy to use' and 'fast and effective' R23. However, users encounter issues with SMS verification codes not arriving, difficulty adding payment cards, Apple Pay not working, and problems with subscription functionality R18R21. Some also mention issues with balance not reflecting correctly R3.
International Calling International Calling is described as 'user friendly' and 'easy to use' by some . However, significant usability issues include requiring a working phone number for signup (making it useless for travelers without one), problems adding credit, SMS features not working correctly, and the app asking for ratings after every call .
Pick Rebtel if

Pick Rebtel if you prioritize generally good call quality and have used it successfully in the past, as many long-term users still find it reliable R2. It may also be a better choice if you need to send money to family, as some users appreciate this feature .

Pick International Calling if

Pick International Calling if you are looking for potentially cheaper rates than alternatives like Skype and have had issues with other providers, as some users find its pricing reasonable and call quality clear R77R94R98.

Evidence note: Both apps have a mix of positive and negative reviews, with recent negative reviews often focusing on similar issues like call drops, pricing discrepancies, and poor customer service. Rebtel has a much larger user base and higher lifetime rating, but its recent reviews show a decline in satisfaction.

Frequently asked

Are there hidden charges or inaccurate rates with Rebtel?
Yes, several Rebtel users report hidden charges, with initial discount rates increasing to 'insanely high' prices, 'unfair' money changes, and being charged for ringing even if calls don't connect R1R7R12R16.
Does International Calling have reliable customer support?
International Calling's customer support is largely criticized by users, with many reporting 'no support,' 'bad customer service,' and automated responses that fail to resolve issues like calls not connecting or money being lost R61R68R95R107.
Can I use Rebtel for calls to specific countries like El Salvador or Iran?
Some Rebtel users report that calls to certain countries, like El Salvador, 'de plano no salen llamadas' (simply don't go through), and calls to Iran 'doesn't work at all' R3R58.
Is International Calling a good alternative to Skype?
Yes, several users consider International Calling (Yolla) a good or even better alternative to Skype, citing reasonable prices and clear sound for international calls, especially to landlines and businesses R77R94R98R100.

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. [R12] Rebtel 3/5 · US Unfair: Unfair in changing money
  8. [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.
  9. [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
  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. [R28] Rebtel 1/5 · US Credits: I am trying to use my credit to pay for top-ups. I have sent messages for help and i have never being able to use it. It is a shame.
  12. [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.
  13. [R21] Rebtel 3/5 · GB Not as promised: Downloaded the app and at start registering verification code never received even after trying 5 times.
  14. [R23] Rebtel 5/5 · US 🫶: Muy buena aplicación la uso siempre me encanta rápido y efectivo
  15. [R16] Rebtel 1/5 · US Value for money: $8 and cents for a 60ghs mobile top up is cheating
  16. [R61] International Calling 1/5 · US No support: This app has no support so not a good option.
  17. [R68] International Calling 5/5 · US Engaño, estafa y fraude!: En caso de estar en Vzla no usar. No reembolsan ni dan servicio al cliente. Pésima APP
  18. [R95] International Calling 2/5 · US Follow-up: Hello I have been working with Markus on your support line for weeks. I have shared logs multiple times many screenshots, installed and reinstalled the app. Tried different phone numbers to different countries and all I get back is we are working on it.
  19. [R107] International Calling 1/5 · US Bad customer service: I’m not understand how your customer service working very bad you need to fix it to your customer service
  20. [R58] Rebtel 1/5 · US Iran issue: Don’t pay if you want to call iran. It doesn’t work at all
  21. [R77] International Calling 5/5 · US Glad I found Yolla!: Very reasonable price for international calls, and sound is very clear. Yolla is the best alternative to Skype, or even better!!
  22. [R94] International Calling 5/5 · US Fantastic App!: I used to use Skype to call internationally to land lines and businesses abroad from my cell phone . Since giving up my land line, it is very expensive to call businesses such as banks or shops on a cell phone without an internet connected number such as Whatsapp . Yolla has solved my problem ! I keep a small amount of credit on my account, and can call abroad even if the receivin
  23. [R98] International Calling 4/5 · US Better than Skype: Even cheaper than when Skype used to offer flat rate VOIP! And no service /restriction problems, so far.
  24. [R100] International Calling 5/5 · US Great job: Erkelenz better than Skype !

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