PhoneMates Review

For credits, the ratio is generally a dollar per credit, though if you splurge on the bigger packages, you might save some cash. Most performers set their rate at around $1.98/minute. Some charge a bit less, but you'll also find girls who charge over $5/min. Using the search, you can view the models by price, with the lowest option set to $0.98.

After buying credits, you can interact with the girls in a few ways. There's private chat, where they get naked and the real fun starts. You also have the option to go cam-to-cam or tip them with credits that are linked to their vibrator, so they get an extra treat. There are also Candy Shows, where performers wait to get a certain number of credits before starting their show.

If a performer is offline, you can still look at her photo galleries and videos for free, if she has any. Some also have recorded shows from previous sessions they did, but they cost extra.

What Works on PhoneMates?

You can access PhoneMates across all your devices. If you look at their dropdown menu, it shows you how many girls are online in each category, whether you're looking for teens, Asians, petite girls, models with piercings, etc. There's also an advanced search and tags.

If you want to look around before creating an account, you won't get to do very much. You can see that thumbnail preview I mentioned, but you typically won't see any sex or nudity, and you can't chat with the girls, either. You don't need a credit card at signup, which helps you maintain some anonymity, so after making your free account, you can usually chat a bit with a girl to see what she's into. You can also check out her profile and message her, or look at reviews from other members.

The PhoneMates reward program initially seems confusing, but it can save you serious money on shows. Every time you buy credits, you earn "miles" that increase your membership tier. You start at Free, then Bronze, followed by four tiers ranging from Silver to VIP Elite. The higher the tier, the more bonus credits you get with your purchases. You can also earn coupons that give you up to 50% off the per-minute rates.

Brand new performers who have appeared on camera for less than 90 minutes are available for private sessions that only cost $0.98/minute. Prepaid blocks of time are also available to save money on shows with more experienced cam girls. 

What Doesn't Work on PhoneMates?

Be careful when you're having all this fun, though, because there's no session timer or indicator of how many credits you're spending, so you might be spending more than you think. You can set up one-click purchases to easily obtain credits using the card you have on file. If you think you'll spend too much this way, they allow you to turn it off.

Other members can watch your private show, although they cannot interact with her. Unlike most cam sites, it's not possible to start an exclusive chat with no one else watching. The FAQ does not mention whether models can block the feature, but you can always ask. 

One thing that's noticeably missing is an HD indicator on the chat window. Don't get me wrong, the streams are HD, but they're not labeled anywhere, and there's no filter. They could benefit from adding that.

Do I Recommend PhoneMates?

Plenty of live cam sites are bigger than this one, but with a few hundred cam girls active throughout the day, it should be easy to find one you like. While there are some amateurs, many models have the polished look of pros. At the end of the day, PhoneMates offers affordable private shows that will fit almost every budget.