UniFi vs VirtualPBX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UniFi
Manage your home or business IT network from a single interface. Easily set up WiFi, monitor traffic, secure your network with VPN, and gain insights with detailed analytics.
- Centralized network management
- WiFi setup and configuration
- Traffic routing
- Single-tap VPN access
- Client and network analytics
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The UniFi app simplifies home and business IT by providing a central management interface where you can easily scale, monitor, and optimize every aspect of your network. UniFi offers: • Simple WiFi setup and configuration • Intuitive traffic routing • Secure, single-tap VPN access • Detailed client and network analytics
VirtualPBX
This app allows users to make and receive business calls on their mobile phones using their dedicated business number. It separates work and personal calls, offering features like visual voicemail, call transfers, and dynamic outbound caller ID for a professional experience.
- Business calls on mobile
- Separate work and personal numbers
- Visual voicemail management
- Call transfers to team members
- Dynamic outbound caller ID
- Native call screen integration
- Network handoff for call continuity
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Take your business number anywhere. VirtualPBX gives you a fast, modern way to make and receive business calls on your mobile phone using your VirtualPBX business number, so you can stay connected without giving out your personal cell number. Whether your team already uses VirtualPBX or you’re looking for a simpler way to support business calling on mobile, the app helps keep work calls separate from personal calls while giving you a clean, intuitive experience. Sign in with your VirtualPBX username and password and manage your work phone line without digging through confusing menus. Built for Mobile Native Call Experience: Incoming VirtualPBX business calls appear through your native calling screen, so calls feel familiar from the start. Network Handoff: Move between Wi-Fi and cellular data while maintaining call continuity as your connection changes. Light & Dark Mode: Supports Light Mode and Dark Mode to match your display preferences. Business Call Management Contact Syncing: Switch between your company directory and mobile contacts, then place calls from either list using your VirtualPBX business number. Visual Voicemail: Manage voicemail directly in the app. See which messages are new, listen in the order you choose, and delete messages when you’re done. Transfers: Route active calls to another team member. International Calling: Stay connected to your team and customers while traveling or working across borders. Business Identity & Privacy Controls Dynamic Outbound Caller ID: Admin users can choose which VirtualPBX business number appears on outbound calls, helping teams present a professional caller ID while keeping personal cell numbers private. Do Not Disturb (DND): Admin users can toggle DND status when they’re away from work or don’t want to receive business calls. Simple Sign-In & Unified Calling Single Sign-On (SSO): Log in securely with your existing VirtualPBX username and password—no separate SIP credentials required. Unified Experience: Move easily between your web phone and mobile app with a more consistent calling experience across devices. Take your VirtualPBX business number with you, even when work takes you away from your desk. An active VirtualPBX account is required for calling features. SMS and business messaging are handled through the VirtualText app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: UniFi at 4.7 against VirtualPBX's 1.0. UniFi also leads on ratings volume (25K vs 1). VirtualPBX's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
UniFi holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UniFi has 25K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
UniFi ships an update fortnightly, VirtualPBX every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UniFi | VirtualPBX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (25K ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 25K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 484 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ubiquiti Inc. | Virtual PBX |
Customer experience
UniFi
VirtualPBX
Bugs and requests
UniFi
Reported bugs
5 issues- App unable to connect to local controller
- Incorrect device status and client information
- Frequent sign-outs and login issues
- Speed test and throughput data not working
- Topology view showing incorrect network layout
Requested features
5 requests- Customizable dashboard and widgets
- Ability to set time-based data usage reports
- Support for local-only network management
- Improved 2FA and authentication experience
- Apple Watch app for emergency reboots
VirtualPBX
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
UniFi
No in-app purchases
VirtualPBX
No in-app purchases









