Comparison

Tips Mobile vs In/Out Board

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

Head to head
About

Tips Mobile

This app extends VoIP functionality to mobile devices, allowing users to make and receive calls with their existing business identity from any location. It offers unified communications features like contact management, voicemail, and call history, all accessible on the go.

Highlights
  • VoIP functionality on mobile
  • Unified Communications solution
  • Maintain same identity for calls
  • Seamless call transfer between devices
  • Contact and voicemail management
  • Call history and configuration
  • Answering rules and presence management
Features
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TIPS Mobile is a SIP soft client that extends VoIP functionality provided by True IP Solutions beyond the land line or desk top. It brings features of the TIPS platform directly to end-user's mobile devices as a Unified Communications solution. With TIPS Mobile, users are able to maintain the same identity when making or receiving calls from any location, regardless of their device. They are also able to seamlessly send an ongoing call from one device to another and continue that call without interruption. TIPS Mobile grants users the ability to manage contacts, voicemail, call history and configurations in a single location while away from their computer. This also includes the management of answering rules, greetings and presence which all contribute to more efficient communication. NOTICE: You must have an existing account with True IP Solutions in order for TIPS Mobile to work*** IMPORTANT VOIP OVER MOBILE/CELLULAR DATA NOTICE Some mobile network operators may prohibit or restrict the use of VoIP functionality over their network and may also impose additional fees, or other charges in connection with VoIP. You agree to learn and abide by your cellular carrier's network restrictions. True IP Solutions, Inc. will not be held liable for any charges, fees or liability imposed by your carrier for use of VoIP over Mobile/Cellular Data.

About

In/Out Board

This app allows teams to easily share their current status, such as working at their desk, out of office, or on vacation. It provides real-time updates without using GPS, ensuring privacy. Ideal for offices, remote work, and telecommuting to keep everyone informed.

Highlights
  • Share team member status
  • Real-time network updates
  • Self-reported location (no GPS)
  • Account creation with email/password
  • Register members and destinations
  • Edit status, phone, and return time
Features
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The In/Out Board is an app that shares the status of team members. For example, you can share situations such as working at your desk, going out, or on vacation. In / Out Board, which is often used in offices, is now an app. Please use it to check the status and destination of members when working in the office, work from home or telework! You can change your location from anywhere, and the data is updated immediately via the network, so you can always share the latest status of members. The location is self-reported without using the GPS location information, so there is no over monitoring. [How to use] 1. First, create an account to use this application. To create an account, you need to register your email address and password. After registration, you will receive a confirmation email. Tap the link in the email text to complete the registration. In this app, the registered email address and password are used in common by members of the workplace. 2. Your registration is completed and you will start using it when you sign in! 3. Register the member and destination from the settings. If you register the member's phone number, that phone number will be displayed when you select "My Desk". 4. On the In/Out Board screen, double-tap the person name to display the destination, phone number, and return date / time edit screen. Tap each item to start typing. On the input screen, the items registered in the settings are displayed at the bottom. The item will be reflected as soon as you select it. 5. Tap the “In” button to switch to “Out” and display the edit screen. Tap the "Out" button to switch to "In" and display "My Desk". Use it when you want to change the display immediately. If you do not want to be automatically enrolled with "In", turn off the auto-fill settings item. Similarly, if you turn off the automatic entry of phone numbers, the phone number will not be automatically entered even if you select a destination. In addition, this application is provided by in-app purchase. After you complete the billing process, you will be able to create an account. ---------------------- Terms of Use and Privacy Policy:https://akikibai-labolatory.jimdofree.com/privacy-policy-in-out-board/

Screenshots

Tips Mobile4 screens
In/Out Board4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: In/Out Board at 3.3 against Tips Mobile's 2.8. In/Out Board also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 17.0). Tips Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. In/Out Board sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Tips Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

In/Out Board holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 15 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tips Mobile versus In/Out Board: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTips MobileIn/Out Board
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (11 ratings)3.3 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1115 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrue IP SolutionsKei Suefuji

Customer experience

Tips Mobile

All ratings11 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In/Out Board

All ratings15 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tips Mobile

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

In/Out Board

Subscriptions2
  • Plan(1 Month)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Plan(1 Year)1 Month trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Tips Mobile free?
Tips Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is In/Out Board free?
In/Out Board is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tips Mobile or In/Out Board?
In/Out Board is rated higher. Tips Mobile averages 2.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while In/Out Board averages 3.3 from 15 ratings.
Do Tips Mobile or In/Out Board have ads?
In/Out Board shows ads; Tips Mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, Tips Mobile or In/Out Board?
Tips Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and In/Out Board every 3 months. Most recently, Tips Mobile was updated on September 14, 2026 and In/Out Board on September 9, 2026.

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