Softphone vs ioCONNECT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.***
ioCONNECT
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Access and configure your business phone account(s) through the ioCONNECT mobile app. Use your iOS smart phone to access all the features, settings, and configuration of your business phone account. View and configure options such as call forwarding, find me, follow me, address book, voicemail, call handling, call records, account details, alerts, and more. Uses the QR code system to easily add your business phone account. If you have any issues creating your account, logging in or using the ioCONNECT app, please contact your service provider that provides your business phone account.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ioCONNECT at every 2 months against Softphone's every 4 months. ioCONNECT also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Softphone ships an update every 4 months, ioCONNECT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Softphone | ioCONNECT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VoiceHost | ioTRAN Corporation |
In-app purchases
Softphone
No in-app purchases
ioCONNECT
No in-app purchases
