SessionCloud SIP Softphone vs M1 Messenger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SessionCloud SIP Softphone
This app provides a feature-rich SIP VoIP softphone solution for making and receiving calls over 3G and WiFi. It supports video calls, SMS messaging, multiple accounts, and call recording, with advanced features like call forwarding and conferencing. Provisioning is made easy via QR code for IT managers and VoIP providers.
- VoIP calls over 3G and WiFi
- Video calls with H264 and VP8 codecs
- SMS Messaging (SIP SIMPLE)
- Multiple accounts registration
- Call Recording
- Call Forwarding
- Conference calls
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SessionCloud is a feature-rich SIP VoIP Softphone which supports provisioning by QR code. Our SessionCloud platform makes it effortless for IT managers and VoIP providers to deploy and manage softphones. 14 day free trial on our Generic and Whitelabel products. NOTE: If you are an end user you will need to get your QR code from your VoIP provider or IT department. Please note features may vary depending on operator code. - Push Notifications for incoming calls to save battery life - Video Calls with H264 and VP8 codecs - CallKit Support - XMPP Messaging, Chat Rooms - SMS Messaging ( SIP SIMPLE ), File Transfer - Multiple accounts - simultaneously registered. Receive calls on any registered account. - Call Recording - record single call or conference - Dial Plan - Call Forwarding - Six Lines - Conference Merge and Split - Attended and Unattended Transfer - Opus, G722,G711 ,GSM and iLBC codec support - TLS Encryption - SRTP secure calls - Speakerphone, Mute and Hold - Ability to prioritise codecs - Bluetooth headset support - iPhone ONLY - DTMF Support , RFC2833 , SIP INFO and Inband - SIP Proxy support - Automatic service discovery using DNS SRV queries - STUN server support - Contacts integration, add or edit contacts from within the app - Detailed Call history - Dial from Call History and Favorites - Message Waiting Indicator - SIP Log
M1 Messenger
This app offers a versatile communication platform, combining SIP calling, walkie-talkie functionality, and location sharing. Connect with users nearby, track family locations, and integrate with IP PBX systems for broader calling capabilities.
- SIP client with push notifications
- Walkie-Talkie mode (Push-To-Talk)
- Users Nearby discovery
- Family Locator
- PSTN/GSM calling
- IP PBX integration
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All-in-One M1 Messenger - calls to any PSTN or GSM numbers, Walkie-Talkie, SIP client and more. - SIP client with push notification feature. - Users Nearby — you can see users around you (up to a 100 km radius). Chat with people nearby and make new friends. - Family Locator - get location your family members or friends. - Push-To-Talk. Use this Walkie-Talkie mode in group and regular chats. - SIP equipment — connect you IP PBX (for example, Asterisk), call center or any IP phone or gateway to connect with any M1 user directly from your PBX, call center or IP phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SessionCloud SIP Softphone at 4.2 against M1 Messenger's 1.0. SessionCloud SIP Softphone also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 0%) and ratings volume (22 vs 1). M1 Messenger's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
SessionCloud SIP Softphone holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SessionCloud SIP Softphone has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of SessionCloud SIP Softphone's written reviews are positive against 0% of M1 Messenger's.
SessionCloud SIP Softphone ships an update every 8 days, M1 Messenger every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SessionCloud SIP Softphone | M1 Messenger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (22 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SessionTalk Ltd | Melliton |
Customer experience
SessionCloud SIP Softphone
M1 Messenger
In-app purchases
SessionCloud SIP Softphone
No in-app purchases
M1 Messenger
No in-app purchases
Questions
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