Comparison

SessionCloud SIP Softphone vs Havana

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Havana

This app facilitates voice calls, allowing users to make and receive calls. It provides a platform for communication through voice over IP technology.

Highlights
  • Make outgoing calls
  • Receive incoming calls
  • VoIP technology
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Havana - VoIP calling app Havana app users can make outgoing calls and receive Incoming calls

Screenshots

SessionCloud SIP Softphone1 screens
Havana4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SessionCloud SIP Softphone at 4.2 against Havana's 3.0. SessionCloud SIP Softphone also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 0%) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, monetization model and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Havana sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. SessionCloud SIP Softphone asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SessionCloud SIP Softphone holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SessionCloud SIP Softphone has 22 ratings behind it against 2, 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 Havana's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SessionCloud SIP Softphone versus Havana: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSessionCloud SIP SoftphoneHavana
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (22 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSessionTalk LtdOCEAN TEL GROUP LTD

Customer experience

SessionCloud SIP Softphone

All ratings22 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Havana

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

SessionCloud SIP Softphone

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Havana

One-time5
  • Recharge with 5 USD$4.99
  • Recharge with 10 USD$9.99
  • Recharge with 20 USD$19.99
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  • Recharge with 20 USD$49.99
  • Recharge with 100 USD$99.99

Questions

Is SessionCloud SIP Softphone free?
SessionCloud SIP Softphone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Havana free?
Havana is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SessionCloud SIP Softphone or Havana?
SessionCloud SIP Softphone is rated higher. SessionCloud SIP Softphone averages 4.2 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Havana averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

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