Comparison

Softphone vs MobileSoftphone

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

Head to head
About

Softphone

This app provides high-definition voice and video calls, plus instant messaging, for users of a specific hosted PBX platform. It offers secure calling with TLS encryption and efficient low-bandwidth usage. Setup is simplified through QR code provisioning.

Highlights
  • HD Voice and Video Communication
  • Instant Messaging
  • Secure Calling (TLS Encryption)
  • Zero-Touch Provisioning via QR Code
  • Ultra Low Bandwidth Usage (OPUS codec)
  • Pushkit Enabled for Battery Performance
Features
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*** This app will NOT work with any other VoIP providers and requires a VoiceHost Account to access the app*** Softphone enabled for High Definition voice and video communication along with Instant messaging. VoiceHost Hosted PBX users can enable the softphone app via the control panel and provision all settings via a QR Code without any configuration. Secure Calling / TLS encryption as default. Zero-Touch Provisioning via QR code. Pushkit Enabled - Improved battery performance. Ultra low bandwidth usage on mobile or cellular networks via the OPUS codec. How to use: 1. Create a VoiceHost Account is you do not have one already (www.voicehost.co.uk) 2. In your VoiceHost account control panel go to "Seat Settings" 3. Select the checkbox to enable the Softphone App - You will now see a QR code. 4. Download the Softphone App from iTunes 5. Open the App and Scan the QR code shown to you previously ***Designed for use with the VoiceHost Hosted PBX and cloud platform only.***

About

MobileSoftphone

This application functions as a SIP-based softphone, acting as a PBX extension for supported Panasonic systems. It enables basic voice and video call capabilities directly from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • SIP-based softphone
  • PBX extension functionality
  • Voice call support
  • Video call support
  • Compatible with specific Panasonic PBX models
Features
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Panasonic MobileSoftphone is a Panasonic PBX dedicated SIP based softphone application that can work as a PBX extension supporting basic voice and video call functions. Supported Panasonic PBX: KX-NSX1000/2000 (Version 3.0 or later) KX-NS300/500/700/1000 (Version 5.0 or later) KX-HTS32/824 (Version 1.9 or later) NOTES: - Panasonic MobileSoftphone is a client application and is not a VoIP service. - You must use this application with Panasonic PBX listed above. - Some mobile network operators may prohibit or restrict the VoIP over their data network or impose additional fees and/or charges when using VoIP over their network. Please ask your mobile network operator before using this application. - Phone book data and Setting data of previous version(V1/V2) is not transferred to new version (V3) automatically. Accordingly please implement the following measures. 1. Re-register the data of Mobile Softphone settings by manual. 2. Regarding phonebook data of the Mobile Softphone: V1 User: Please register those data again by manual. V2 User: Please transfer those data by using export / import function. - Please uninstall old version application (Mobile Softphone V1/V2). Because if you use old version (Mobile Softphone V1/V2) and new version (MobileSoftphone V3) at the same time, the behavior may be unstable. IMPORTANT NOTICE : The Panasonic KX-UCMA Mobile softphone provides call handling designed to redirect emergency calls to the Native Cellular Phone Dialer. This functionality is dependent upon the operating system of the mobile phone which is outside of Panasonic’s control. Panasonic recommends using your Native Cellular Phone dialer for any and all emergency Calls. This functionality has certain PBX Requirements that must be met. Please contact your PBX Installer to ensure compliance.

Screenshots

Softphone4 screens
MobileSoftphone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Softphone at 100% against MobileSoftphone's 31%. MobileSoftphone's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Softphone ships an update every 4 months, MobileSoftphone every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Softphone versus MobileSoftphone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoftphoneMobileSoftphone
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.6 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better31.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVoiceHostPanasonic Connect Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Softphone

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MobileSoftphone

All ratings11 ratings
Positive36.4%
Neutral18.2%
Negative45.5%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive31.0%
Neutral10.3%
Negative58.6%

In-app purchases

None

Softphone

No in-app purchases

None

MobileSoftphone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Softphone free?
Softphone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MobileSoftphone free?
MobileSoftphone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Softphone or MobileSoftphone have ads?
Neither Softphone nor MobileSoftphone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Softphone or MobileSoftphone?
Softphone ships an update every 4 months, and MobileSoftphone every 2 months. Most recently, Softphone was updated on September 10, 2026 and MobileSoftphone on September 19, 2026.

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