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Head-to-head

Dingtone vs Talkatone

Dingtone 4.5★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 45
Winner Talkatone
Talkatone 4.7★ · Free + IAP 60

Talkatone is generally more reliable for core calling and texting functions, despite some limitations, while Dingtone struggles with consistent service delivery and customer support.

Full reviews: Dingtone · Talkatone

Talkatone offers a more stable experience for free calling and texting, though it has issues with message delivery and account access. Dingtone, while offering similar services, is plagued by numerous bugs, payment processing problems, and poor customer support, making it a less reliable choice.

Head to head

Features and Functionality tieR7R13R6R18
Dingtone Dingtone offers free app-to-app calls and texts, and the ability to get a free number, but users report issues with receiving verification codes, low call volume, freezing, and inability to dial numbers R7R13R6R18. Some users appreciate the direct calling without needing the same app .
Talkatone Talkatone provides free calls and texts, and users value it for privacy and having an extra number R80R86. However, it has limitations like numbers expiring if not used, no FaceTime equivalent, calls cutting off after 15-16 minutes, and inability to check other chats during a call . Voicemail quality is also noted as abysmal .
Ease of Use edge: TalkatoneR4R6R18R25
Dingtone Users frequently report Dingtone being difficult to use due to bugs, freezing screens, and issues with the dial pad R4R6R18R25. Some find it easy for international and local calls .
Talkatone Talkatone is generally considered easy to use for calls and texts R80R86. However, some users experience issues with account registration and login errors . The app also lags for some users unless messages are deleted, and the design is described as basic and outdated .
Reliability edge: TalkatoneR1R10R34R39
Dingtone Dingtone's reliability is a major concern, with frequent reports of calls not going through, messages not delivering, numbers expiring, and credits not being usable R1R10R34R39. The app often freezes, particularly when trying to get free credits R6.
Talkatone Talkatone users report issues with messages failing to send, even for premium users, and calls not going through R63. Some users have their texting abilities suspended for 'spam' . The app also experiences persistent server errors, making it unusable at times .
Price/Value tieR7R9R19R43
Dingtone Dingtone is criticized for being misleading about its 'free' services, with many features requiring payment or credits R7R9R19R43. Users report high costs for texts and issues with purchased credits becoming unusable or numbers being removed after purchase R1R39.
Talkatone Talkatone is generally appreciated for being free to use R80R86, though some users find it's not truly free or requires subscriptions for full functionality . Premium users still experience limitations like text restrictions and calls being cut off . The cost for international calls is also mentioned as potentially high .
Customer Support tieR10R16R17R25
Dingtone Dingtone's customer support is widely criticized as terrible or non-existent R10R16R17R25. While a few users praise responsive and helpful support , the overwhelming sentiment is negative.
Talkatone Talkatone's customer support also receives negative feedback, with users reporting no response from technical support, automated messages, or inability to contact support within the app R66.
Pick Dingtone if

You need a second number for specific verification purposes and are willing to navigate potential bugs and payment issues, as some users have successfully registered services like Claude .

Pick Talkatone if

You need a generally reliable free app for calls and texts, especially for privacy or as an extra number, and are comfortable with potential message delivery issues or account access problems R80.

Evidence note: Both apps have a free tier, and many negative reviews for both stem from the limitations or frustrations associated with free usage or unexpected costs. Talkatone has a significantly higher number of lifetime ratings and a slightly higher lifetime rating, suggesting a broader user base and generally more positive long-term experience, despite recent negative feedback.

Frequently asked

Can I get a free phone number with Dingtone or Talkatone?
Yes, both Dingtone and Talkatone offer the ability to get a free phone number, though Dingtone users report that only app-to-app communication is truly free, and other services often require credits or subscriptions R7R38R80R86.
Are there issues with calls and texts on Dingtone and Talkatone?
Yes, both apps have reported issues with calls and texts; Dingtone users experience low call volume, freezing, and calls not going through R6R34R42, while Talkatone users frequently report messages failing to send, calls cutting off after 15-16 minutes, and limits on outgoing messages R63.
How is customer support for Dingtone and Talkatone?
Customer support for both Dingtone and Talkatone is widely criticized; Dingtone users report terrible or non-existent support with no email or chat options R10R28R40, and Talkatone users also report no response from technical support or automated messages R66.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R7] Dingtone 1/5 · US Misleading Liars: You do NOT get a free number the only thing thats free is app user to app user… stick with whats app on that note.
  2. [R13] Dingtone 1/5 · US I can’t receive code with my numbers, I’ve lost so many jobs cause of this: I can’t receive code with my numbers, I’ve lost so many jobs cause of this
  3. [R6] Dingtone 3/5 · US The volume is low. Freezes, other issues: The volume is very low even on speaker phone. That happened even in my brand new phone. It Freezes at times, and when you want to answer a call or to hang out a call, and the phone has gone on lock screen, then it asks you to unlock the phone first before hanging out !!
  4. [R18] Dingtone 3/5 · US Cannot dial a number: App is very glitchy on iPad Air for me. Cannot get the dial pad to work after many attempts to fix.
  5. [R4] Dingtone 1/5 · US App works occasionally: When it works, it does what it is supposed to do. But there are too many bugs, sometimes even making it impossible to enter numbers or select from recent calls because the screen is blocked. In general, disappointing expensive experience
  6. [R25] Dingtone 1/5 · US Not user friendly: I’ve been trying to make a phone call the app doesn’t even let me dial a phone number, each time l need to make a phone call l encounter a different problem… no appearant customer SVC when in crisis either
  7. [R1] Dingtone 1/5 · US Scammers: They removed my number after I bought credits so now I can’t use them unless I pay more for a new number, which doesn’t use credits. So I wasted my money on a useless product
  8. [R10] Dingtone 1/5 · US Phone number renewal: I paid to renew my number, but I received an auto-reply saying, “We’re sorry that the number is occupied.” My Austrian number expired on June 12, and I had 10 days to reclaim it. This is unacceptable, and I want it resolved. What's going on? Please fix it or refund me so I can take my business elsewhere. There was no way to contact customer service. The same thing happened th
  9. [R34] Dingtone 1/5 · US No calling why?!: Why am I not able to make any phone calls when I have like 200+ credits I don’t understand this app anymore
  10. [R39] Dingtone 3/5 · GB Don’t let your number lapse: Good when I first got it, but my number expired and it won’t let me use the credits I purchased to get a new number. No response from support so it’s useless now. So; make sure you don’t lose that first number and you’ll probably be okay, but don’t buy credits with cash or they may become useless.
  11. [R9] Dingtone 3/5 · US It was fine: When I first got it I was like wow this is such a good app. But then later in the day it said “texting and calling not free ,why?” and I was like what you have to pay for every text you send
  12. [R19] Dingtone 1/5 · US THE MOST MONEY HUNGRY APP ON THE INTERNET.: This app is a perfect example of the problem with today’s humanity.
  13. [R43] Dingtone 2/5 · US It’s dumb: I was trying to text my dad and it said low balance 4.99 like bro what if I was trying to tell him something inportent I don’t recommend
  14. [R16] Dingtone 1/5 · US They will steal your money, apparently: It claims 839 is not a valid area code. It is. And it is mine. A request for a refund was denied by Apple even though I could never even log in to the service to make an account. I received an email from their dev team telling me to email their customer service. I did. Two weeks ago. I've heard nothing. Al.ost a month ago I paid for a service I never receive
  15. [R17] Dingtone 4/5 · US Didn’t work: I live overseas and need a USA phone number. Tried this and it didn’t work for bank account or getting my credit report. Basically useless and can’t even submit a help request.
  16. [R38] Dingtone 5/5 · US This the BEST phone app: You pick your own number and it’s free. I love this app. Only thing I wish the option to buy the phone number was still available because at one point years ago you were able to utilize that option. Hopefully they bring that option background . Other than that this app deserves 10 stars.
  17. [R80] Talkatone 5/5 · US Amazing: Free and good to use🥹
  18. [R86] Talkatone 5/5 · US My review: This is so good if you don’t have a phone number I recommend it
  19. [R42] Dingtone 3/5 · GB Calls hasn’t been going through since I got the unlimited calls to USA and Canada: Hello , Ever since I purchased the Unlimited Calls to USA and Canada , None of my calls has been going through and Neither are my messages also delivering . I would be glad if these can be looked into and corrected. Thanks
  20. [R63] Talkatone 3/5 · US Message failure: Im using premium, but all of messages failed to send
  21. [R28] Dingtone 1/5 · US Dingtone Support Sucks: I need support monthly and it sucks! Don’t use this app!
  22. [R40] Dingtone 1/5 · US Credit purchase: I have been trying to buy credits for the past 24 hours now. My iTunes was debited and now I have no credit and your customer support system is extremely terrible. I can’t chat on X because I am not a premium user. Facebook is a dead end. No email support
  23. [R66] Talkatone 3/5 · US It worked at first: But after purchasing the pro option and reinstalling the app, I’ve been locked out of my account for over a week with no response from technical support.

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