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Head-to-head

International Calling vs Dingtone

International Calling 4.7★ · Free to download 75
Winner International Calling
Dingtone 4.5★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 45

International Calling is generally preferred for its call quality and transparent pricing, while Dingtone struggles with reliability issues and a confusing credit system.

Full reviews: International Calling · Dingtone

International Calling (Yolla) offers good call quality and reasonable, though sometimes disputed, pricing for international calls, with some users experiencing app bugs. Dingtone, while offering free app-to-app communication, faces significant criticism for its unreliable service, hidden costs, and poor customer support.

Head to head

Call Quality & Reliability edge: International CallingR2R5R17R26
International Calling Many users praise International Calling for its good and clear voice quality, even for difficult-to-reach countries R2R5R17R26. However, some report poor quality where they can't hear or be heard , calls ending unexpectedly , or the app being unreliable and calls not working at all R37.
Dingtone Dingtone users report frequent issues with call reliability, including calls not going through despite having credits , low volume , and calls being marked as potential spam . While some find it always reliable , many others experience calls not delivering or the app freezing during calls .
Pricing & Value edge: International CallingR11R17R38R60
International Calling International Calling is praised for reasonable and good prices R11R17R38R60 and for credit not disappearing R2. However, some users report fake rates, paying up to three times more than listed R7, or finding calls more expensive than other apps R45. There are also reports of top-up scams where credit isn't received .
Dingtone Dingtone's pricing is a major point of contention. While it offers free app-to-app calls R67, users are frustrated by unexpected charges for texting R69 and the need to pay for numbers R61R98. Many feel it's a 'money hungry' app and that the 'free' aspect is misleading R67.
Ease of Use & Features edge: International CallingR2R23R29R52
International Calling Users find International Calling user-friendly and easy to use R2R23R29R52. However, the app can be buggy, frequently freezing , and some users report issues with adding credit or SMS not working . A significant annoyance is the app asking for a rating after each call .
Dingtone Dingtone is plagued with usability issues. Users report the dial pad freezing or not working , screens being blocked , and the app freezing when trying to get free credits . Receiving verification codes is also a common problem .
Customer Support edge: International CallingR1R47R37R48
International Calling International Calling receives mixed reviews for support. Some users report no support R1, bad customer service R47, or support taking days to weeks to resolve issues R37. Others, however, praise the customer service for being responsive, helpful, and resolving problems R48R50.
Dingtone Dingtone's customer support is widely criticized as terrible , non-existent , or unresponsive . Users report being unable to contact support or only receiving automated replies . Some positive experiences mention responsive and helpful support , but these are less common.
Pick International Calling if

You need to make international calls to landlines or non-internet connected phones with generally good call quality and clear pricing R60. You are looking for an alternative to Skype R17R38.

Pick Dingtone if

You primarily need free app-to-app communication and are willing to navigate frequent ads and potential issues with paid features R67.

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative reviews, often related to technical issues or billing. International Calling's negative reviews are often about specific bugs or disputed charges, while Dingtone's negative reviews frequently highlight fundamental issues with service reliability and misleading 'free' claims.

Frequently asked

Is International Calling truly free?
International Calling is free to download, but users need to purchase credit to make calls, with rates that some users find reasonable R11R17 but others claim are higher than advertised R7R45.
Can Dingtone provide a free phone number?
Dingtone claims to offer free numbers, but many users report that the only truly free service is app-to-app communication, and obtaining a functional number or using it for texting often requires payment R61R67R69R98.
Do these apps have good customer support?
International Calling has mixed customer support reviews, with some users finding it helpful R48R50 and others reporting no support or slow responses R1R37. Dingtone's customer support is widely criticized as terrible and unresponsive .

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] International Calling 5/5 · US Great Honest App: Good quality voice Your balance never disappears and easy top off
  2. [R5] International Calling 5/5 · US great service!: Quality is good and this is a time that is impossible to call Iran but this service allows me to call both cell and landline with good wuality
  3. [R17] 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!!
  4. [R26] International Calling 5/5 · US Love this app: Call goes easily and hear clearly during conversations . Never have poor connection issues!
  5. [R11] International Calling 5/5 · US Ann: Amazing app, good prices. Thank you!
  6. [R38] 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.
  7. [R60] International Calling 5/5 · US Actually pretty nice: The call quality was better than decent, and it actually had no hidden fees. The call rate is relatively cheap compared to calling cards. My only complaint is that the voice is delayed by a couple of seconds when the initial connection is made in each call.
  8. [R23] International Calling 5/5 · US Great Reception!: It’s my first time to use Yolla, l’m impressed how user friendly it is, and the reception is great! Love it!!
  9. [R29] International Calling 5/5 · US Nice app: I like this app , it’s so easy and useful 💫 💫
  10. [R52] International Calling 5/5 · US Amazing App: Very easy to use. I can talk to my parents abroad easily, very fast connection just like I’m in my hometown
  11. [R1] International Calling 1/5 · US No support: This app has no support so not a good option.
  12. [R47] 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
  13. [R37] International Calling 1/5 · US Good if you only need it to work occasionally: I've used Yolla for several years and I have several issues with it. 1) it isn't reliable. Too often I go to place a call and it simple doesn't work. You contact support and eventually,days to weeks, it will start to work. If it was once or twice it is understandable but it happens too often for me to says this is a reliable application. Second item.
  14. [R48] International Calling 5/5 · US My apologies: Few days ago I downloaded Yolla because Skype is out of business now. Couldn’t call anywhere and, instead of connecting to the customer service I left a one star review. When I contacted the representative (in app) Marcus👍🏻🙏🏻 answered immediately with many advices. I contacted him about six hours and finally today it works. I apologize for my previous review and wish the company good
  15. [R7] International Calling 1/5 · US Fake rates: Expect to pay 3 times more than the prices they list in their tariffs. Will be a surprise!
  16. [R45] International Calling 1/5 · US Very expensive: The information states the rate is as small as 0.004 cents per minute. However after downloading the app, deposited cash, and made a call to Ethiopia, I found out that it charges about 25 cents per minute. They are ripping compared to Boss and other.
  17. [R61] 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
  18. [R67] 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.
  19. [R69] 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
  20. [R98] 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.
  21. [R50] International Calling 5/5 · US Customer service: Usually I don’t write reviews but I thought this might be helpful. I was a Skype user for ever and 😱 when I discovered I can’t call my mom for her birthday, found this app and for some weird reason wasn’t able to make a payment and credit the account. Flustered I searched for another provider, I wish I had reached out to customer service earlier because they are very nice and hel

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