# Placetel vs Ara Authentic

The clearest difference is device support: Ara Authentic at 3 against Placetel's 1. Ara Authentic also leads on iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Placetel | Ara Authentic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 115 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BroadSoft Germany GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1261773687) | [Maik Arink](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699272203) |

## What reviewers say

### Placetel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/placetel-phone/id1066791010)

This app allows you to use your Placetel phone system on the go. Enjoy affordable rates and features like VoIP calls, call recording, and conference calls from your smartphone.

**Highlights:** VoIP and Call-Through modes, Call recording, Conference calls, Call forwarding, Contact and call list management, Speed dial setup, Push notifications for incoming events

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ara Authentic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ara-authentic/id6504727088)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Placetel free?

Placetel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ara Authentic free?

Ara Authentic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Placetel or Ara Authentic have ads?

Neither Placetel nor Ara Authentic shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*