Best Calling Card Apps for iPhone

January 30, 2012 | Rebtel

If you frequently use calling cards to dial long distance, you might find that calling card apps for your iPhone can be useful. A variety of iPhone applications can either help to store and organize the information on your calling cards, or even replace your traditional calling cards by offering the same functionality. Figure out the best calling card apps for your iPhone by examining the features and costs of some popular calling card apps.

Organize your Phone Cards with Calling Card Apps for iPhone

Some calling card apps for iPhone help out users by providing a way to organize their calling card information. Instead of carrying around a bunch of cards and a list of PIN codes, you can store that information on an iPhone app so that it's always at your fingertips.

- One popular calling card app for iPhone is simply named Calling Card Organizer. This app is available for $2.99 in the App Store. Calling Card Organizer provides a way to input calling card information as well as PINs and passwords. You can also associate certain contacts with certain phone cards and let the app keep track of that for you.

- Another option is World Access Auto-Dialer, which is an iPhone app created by CallingCards.com. The app automates dialing of local access numbers without having to enter card numbers or PINs. World Access does not allow you to use WiFi to make calls, however, and using the app requires purchasing a compatible card from CallingCards.com.

Replace your Traditional Calling Cards with Calling Card Apps for iPhone

If you're ready to ditch your old calling cards for good, you can choose from a variety of apps that are meant to be used in place of a traditional calling card. These apps allow you to purchase plans or minutes online or through the app, rather than buying individual phone cards.

- TEL3 is a service that functions as an online calling card, allowing you to make domestic and international calls at a reasonable per-minute rate. A free TEL3 app is available in the App Store, which you can use from your iPhone. The lowest rates on TEL3 are only available when you sign up for a monthly membership, called the “premium plan”, at a cost of $1.95 per month. There are also additional fees when calling from Alaska, Hawaii and a host of other locations.

- Pennytalk is another online calling card service with a free iPhone app. The mobile app allows you to call from an in-app dial pad or from your iPhone's contact list. You receive a free dollar's worth of calls when you first download the Pennytalk Mobile app, but that is quickly offset by a monthly fee of 99 cents. They also reserve the right to change rates and charges without notice.

Using Rebtel Instead of a Calling Card App for iPhone

Rebtel's VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) service and free iPhone app can offer you an alternative to calling card apps for your iPhone. Take advantage of low rates and a variety of convenient features when using the Rebtel mobile app to place your long-distance calls, and enjoy benefits including:

- Call other Rebtel users for absolutely free. No matter where in the world your loved ones are, you can communicate free of charge if they install the Rebtel mobile or desktop app. When you first download the app, use your five free minutes to encourage friends and family to download the Rebtel application – and never pay to talk to them again!

- The Rebtel iPhone app doesn't limit the type of calling you can do. Use Wi-Fi, 3G or a local access number. Switch between them effortlessly to keep the conversation going while maintaining the best call quality.

- There's no need to keep track of user names, contact lists, card numbers or PINs. Rebtel integrates with your iPhone's contact list and simply places an icon next to a contact's name when free or cheap calls are available to that person.

- Save up to 98% off calling cards and other international calling plans with Rebtel's low phone and SMS rates. What you see is what you get – you won't have to deal with any connection fees, taxes or hidden charges.

Leave your old calling card apps for iPhone behind and try out the Rebtel mobile app instead. The Rebtel iPhone app gives you the value you need when placing long-distance calls to family and friends, without the inconvenience of restrictions or monthly memberships.