Comparison

Softphone vs SiluxChat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

SiluxChat

Features
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SiluxChat is a customer communication tool for businesses to manage conversations that come in through their website. This app lets your support team read and respond to customer messages on the go. FEATURES Manage customer chats from your website in real time AI chatbot with custom training for your business Team collaboration and conversation handoff Analytics and performance monitoring Multi-agent support for teams HOW IT WORKS Add the SiluxChat widget to your website Customer messages from your site appear in the app Your team reads, responds, and monitors chatbot activity REQUIREMENTS A website where the SiluxChat widget is installed The app is a companion to the SiluxChat service. After signing in, your team can read and respond to customer conversations from your website.

Screenshots

Softphone4 screens
SiluxChat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: SiluxChat at 3 against Softphone's 1. SiluxChat also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Softphone versus SiluxChat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoftphoneSiluxChat
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size98 MB34 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVoiceHostSilux Control UK Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Softphone

No in-app purchases

None

SiluxChat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Softphone free?
Softphone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SiluxChat free?
SiluxChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Softphone or SiluxChat have ads?
Neither Softphone nor SiluxChat shows ads.

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