Note (September 2026): TiKL Touch Talk, one of the five apps first listed here, is no longer available on Google Play, and Viber Out is a paid calling service inside the free Viber app rather than a free app of its own. The details below have been updated.
The best VoIP apps for Android and iPhone depend on the job. Rakuten Viber Messenger suits free app-to-app calls and cheaper international calls through its paid Viber Out service. Grasshopper and Ooma Office suit small businesses that need a professional number, and magicApp adds a second U.S. number to a phone. TiKL Touch Talk has been withdrawn from Google Play.
Key Takeaways
- Viber is free for calls and chats between Viber users; calls to ordinary phone numbers use the paid Viber Out service.
- Grasshopper is a virtual business phone system that, according to Grasshopper, is available only in the USA and Canada.
- Ooma Office is priced per user; its Essentials plan starts at $19.95 per user per month as of September 2026.
- magicApp gives a phone a second U.S. number with unlimited calling to the U.S. and Canada, and also works with an existing magicJack line.
- TiKL Touch Talk is no longer listed on Google Play, so it is not a practical choice today.
VoIP apps have changed the way we communicate. Voice over Internet Protocol technology allows users to meet a variety of goals – whether for business, fun, or simply gathering information. How to choose which to try? With new VoiP apps appearing at a steady rate, it can be tough to decide.
The Best VoIP Providers and Phone Services
This guide first appeared in 2017 with five popular VoIP apps from the App Store and Google Play; each one was rechecked against its app store listing and its maker’s own pages in September 2026. Four of the five are still available, and the status of each is noted below. Try one or try them all – you’re likely to discover that life gets a little easier and perhaps a bit more fun.
1) Viber
Viber (now published as Rakuten Viber Messenger) is a free VoIP app, and its paid Viber Out service offers prepaid minutes and single-destination subscriptions for international calling to mobile and landline phones all over the world. Even more enticing, all calls to others who also use the app are free – even international ones.
The app is available for Android, iOS and more, and it works with a variety of devices including mobile phones, tablets, and PCs, and users can sync across devices if they’d like to. Some other Viber features we really like:
- Ideal for personal or business use.
- Text messages
- Video messages
- Instant voice messages
- Group chats with up to 250 participants.
This app has a variety of uses; for example, it’s very popular with travelers and others who don’t want to pay roaming fees. Although it’s possible to use the device’s data connection, this isn’t a requirement: Users simply find a Wi-Fi connection and start communicating.
All calls, messages, and chats are secured via end-to-end encryption, and there’s also a hidden chat feature to protect sensitive information from prying eyes.
2) Grasshopper
Designed with small businesses and entrepreneurs in mind, Grasshopper provides users with a phone number (or multiple phone numbers, if needed), fully replacing old-style landlines. Like other top VoIP apps, this one works anywhere an internet signal is available – whether that’s your office, your favorite café, or your home. Some Grasshopper features we like include:
- Users can choose local and toll-free numbers.
- Extensions for different people and departments.
- Voicemail to email adds.
- Professionally recorded greetings and prompts.
For outgoing calls, recipients will see your professional Grasshopper caller ID instead of your private mobile number. Easy to use and inexpensive to maintain compared with wired options, this VoIP business app is available for Android and iOS. According to Grasshopper, the service is currently available only in the USA and Canada.
3) Ooma Office
If you operate a small business and want to save on phone service, then consider Ooma Office. This cloud-based phone system is easy to install, and requires no new wiring or phones – in fact, it can be setup to work with mobile phones.
Users can choose from different packages (Essentials, Pro, Pro Plus and Enterprise as of September 2026), and receive unlimited calling throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico, as well as 911 service. Some Ooma Office features businesses appreciate:
- Extensions
- Voicemail
- Separate modes for business and after-hours.
- Call transfer capability.
- Virtual receptionist
Conference calls, hold music, and call waiting are some additional features that make this VoIP app an attractive alternative to traditional phone service.
4) TiKL Touch Talk
Remember those walkie-talkies you enjoyed playing with as a child? TiKL Touch Talk was never as feature-rich as the other VoIP apps mentioned here, but that was part of its appeal: the simple app turned a phone into a walkie-talkie, allowing users to chat with their favorite people at the push of a button. What we like most about the TiKL Touch Talk app:
- Privacy modes for different situations.
- Free to install and use.
- Simple, foolproof interface.
Note that this app does contain ads to support the developers. It was offered for Android and Apple devices. As of September 2026, however, the Google Play listing linked below returns a “Not Found” page, and the Uptodown download archive lists version 3.97, dated December 26, 2018, as the last Android release by developer TiKL Inc. Readers who want push-to-talk calling today should choose a currently maintained app instead.
5) MagicApp
If you use the MagicJack phone system, then you are likely to appreciate its companion app. An efficient alternative to landline calling, MagicApp is a simple VoIP app for basic phone calls and messages.
Developed by the makers of the MagicJack system that transforms standard landline phones into VoIP phones, it comes with its own phone number, offering privacy in case you don’t want to provide others with your private contact information. Some features users appreciate include:
- Call routing from home phone to smartphone.
- Makes MagicJack more useful.
- Caller ID
- Call forwarding
- Voicemail
- Unlimited calling to other MagicJack users.
MagicApp is available for Android and iOS. It works in conjunction with the magicJack system, allowing users to send and receive calls via landline handsets and mobile devices alike, and it can also be used on its own as a second U.S. phone number. As of September 2026 the app is listed as “magicApp Calling & Messaging” and is rated 4.7 out of 5 on Apple’s App Store (about 26,000 ratings) and 3.5 out of 5 on Google Play, so the earlier pattern of Android users rating it higher no longer holds.
What Is a VoIP App?
A VoIP app is a phone or messaging app that carries voice calls over the internet instead of the traditional phone network. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), also called IP telephony, is described on Wikipedia as a set of technologies used primarily for voice communication over Internet Protocol networks.
A VoIP app on Android or iPhone can place calls over Wi-Fi or mobile data. Some VoIP apps only call other users of the same app, while others, such as Viber Out, Grasshopper, Ooma Office and magicApp, can also call ordinary landline and mobile numbers. For a business-focused overview, see this guide to the best business VoIP service providers.
Which VoIP App Should You Choose?
The right VoIP app depends on whether the need is personal calling, a business line or a second number. The table below compares the apps in this guide as of September 2026.
| App | Best for | Cost (as of September 2026) | Where it works | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten Viber Messenger | Free app-to-app calls, chats and international calls | Free app; Viber Out minutes or subscriptions are paid | Android, iOS and desktop; Viber Out only in countries where the service is available | Active; Android app updated September 24, 2026 |
| Grasshopper | Solo owners and small businesses that need a business number | True Solo plan from $14 a month billed annually or $18 billed monthly, per Quo’s July 2026 pricing review | USA and Canada only | Active; Android app updated September 11, 2026 |
| Ooma Office | Small business phone systems with extensions | Essentials from $19.95 per user per month; Pro $24.95; Pro Plus $29.95; Enterprise custom | Unlimited calling in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico | Active; Android app updated July 7, 2026 |
| TiKL Touch Talk | Walkie-talkie style push-to-talk | Not applicable | Not applicable | Withdrawn from Google Play |
| magicApp | A second U.S. number, or extending a magicJack line to a phone | Paid plan; prices vary, so check in the app | U.S. numbers; unlimited calling to the U.S. and Canada, excluding Alaska, the Yukon and the Northwest Territories | Active; Android app updated July 7, 2026 |
Current Status of Each VoIP App
Rakuten Viber Messenger
Rakuten Viber Messenger is the current name of Viber on Google Play and Apple’s App Store. According to Wikipedia, Viber was founded in 2010 and bought by Rakuten in February 2014 for $900 million. The Google Play listing shows more than 1 billion downloads and a 3.9-star rating as of September 2026.
Viber’s store listing says end-to-end encryption is on by default for one-to-one chats, group chats, voice calls and video calls between Viber users. Group chats hold up to 250 members, and group video calls hold up to 60 people. Viber Out, the paid part of the service, can be bought as a subscription for a single destination or as minutes for any international number.
Grasshopper
Grasshopper describes itself as a virtual phone system for small businesses that turns a personal smartphone into a business line. Users can pick a local or toll-free number or port an existing one, and Grasshopper offers a 7-day free trial. Wikipedia lists Grasshopper in the business communications portfolio of GoTo, the Boston software company formerly known as LogMeIn.
Grasshopper’s texting works in the U.S. and Canada only, and carrier rules require 10DLC and toll-free verification for business texting, according to the app’s Google Play listing. As of July 2026, Quo’s pricing review listed three plans: True Solo ($14 a month billed annually or $18 monthly), Solo Plus ($25 annually or $32 monthly) and Small Business. Prices change, so check Grasshopper’s own pricing page before buying.
Ooma Office
Ooma Office is Ooma’s cloud phone system for small businesses, and its mobile app lets staff take business calls, transfer calls and check voicemail on a smartphone. The Android app requires Android 8.0 or higher. Ooma Office pricing starts at $19.95 per user per month for the Essentials plan, according to both the app’s Google Play listing and Quo’s 2026 pricing review.
Ooma warns in its app listing that some mobile network operators restrict or charge extra for VoIP use over their networks, so users calling over cellular data should check their carrier’s terms.
TiKL Touch Talk
TiKL Touch Talk is no longer available on Google Play as of September 2026. The Uptodown archive lists version 3.97 from December 26, 2018, as the final Android release. Installing old APK files from third-party sites is risky, because an app that is no longer maintained does not receive security fixes. Readers who need push-to-talk calling can read this explainer on LTE push-to-talk walkie-talkies that work nationwide.
magicApp
magicApp is published by MAGICJACK VOIP SERVICES LLC on Apple’s App Store. Its Google Play listing describes it as a way to get a second phone number with any available U.S. area code, unlimited calling to the U.S. and Canada, unlimited texting to 10-digit U.S. numbers, calls over Wi-Fi while traveling, and no ads. The Android version requires Android 5.0 or higher.
Existing magicJack device customers can log in to magicApp with their magicJack account, so calls to the magicJack number ring on the smartphone as well. magicJack’s website lists a 3-year magicJack plan at $119 as of September 2026; prices change, so check the current offer before buying.
Limitations to Know Before Relying on a VoIP App
- Emergency calls: VoIP 911 location depends on the address the subscriber has registered. According to Wikipedia, VoIP E911 information is accurate only if subscribers keep their emergency address current, so update it after every move.
- Power and internet outages: VoIP desk phones and adapters depend on routers or modems that need electricity, so a home VoIP line can stop working in a power cut. A mobile app on cellular data still needs a signal.
- Carrier restrictions: Some mobile operators restrict VoIP over their networks or add charges, as Ooma notes in its app listing.
- Country blocks: Some governments block VoIP apps. Wikipedia records that internet providers in the UAE blocked VoIP apps including Skype in January 2018, and that Viber was blocked in Russia in December 2024.
- Coverage limits: Business services often serve limited regions; Grasshopper, for example, is available only in the USA and Canada.
How to Choose the Right VoIP App
- Decide who you need to call. If friends and family already use one app, a free app-to-app service such as Viber may be enough.
- Check whether you need a real phone number. Businesses and freelancers usually need a number customers can call, which Grasshopper, Ooma Office and magicApp provide.
- Confirm the service works where you live. Check country availability before paying.
- Compare the full cost. Look at per-user pricing, extra numbers, texting limits and international rates on the provider’s current pricing page.
- Test call quality. Use a free trial where one is offered, on both Wi-Fi and mobile data.
Business buyers can go deeper with these essential considerations for business VoIP phone system buyers and this roundup of call management software for small business. People who only need a temporary number can read how to get a burner phone number.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Viber free to use?
Viber is free to download, and calls and messages between Viber users are free. Calls to ordinary landline and mobile numbers go through Viber Out, which is paid through minutes or single-destination subscriptions and is available only in some countries.
Is TiKL Touch Talk still available?
TiKL Touch Talk is no longer available on Google Play as of September 2026. Its store listing returns a “Not Found” page, and the last Android version listed by the Uptodown archive is 3.97 from December 26, 2018.
Can a VoIP app call 911?
Business VoIP services such as Ooma Office include 911 service, but the location passed to emergency services depends on the address the subscriber has registered. Keep that address current, and keep another way to call for help in case of a power or internet outage.
Does Grasshopper work outside the United States?
Grasshopper states that its service is currently available only in the USA and Canada, and its business texting works only in those two countries.
What is magicApp?
magicApp is the mobile calling and messaging app from magicJack. It can give a phone a second U.S. number with unlimited calling to the U.S. and Canada, and it lets magicJack device customers take calls to their home number on a smartphone.
Can VoIP apps work over Wi-Fi when traveling?
Many VoIP apps can place calls over Wi-Fi, which helps travelers avoid roaming charges. magicApp, for example, says users abroad can make calls over Wi-Fi, and Viber calls between users work on any internet connection.
