Nextcloud Talk vs Umbrella
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nextcloud Talk
Communicate privately with secure audio/video calls, web conferences, and chat. This app offers end-to-end encryption and is mediated by your own server for maximum privacy. It supports HD calls, screen sharing, and push notifications.
- HD audio/video calls
- Group and one-on-one calls
- Webinars & public web meetings
- Individual and group chat
- Easy screen sharing
- Mobile push notifications
- End-to-end encrypted calls
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Use Nextcloud Talk to have one-on-one or group audio or video calls, create or join web conferences and send chat messages. All communication is fully encrypted and mediated by your own server, providing the highest degree of privacy possible. Nextcloud Talk is easy to use and will always be completely free! Nextcloud Talk supports: * HD (H.264) audio/video calls * Group and one-on-one calls * Webinars & public web meetings * Individual and group chat * Easy screen sharing * Mobile call & chat push notifications * Integration in Nextcloud Files and Nextcloud Groupware * Fully on-premise, 100% open source * End-to-end Encrypted calls * Scaling to millions of users * SIP gate: dial in by phone The Nextcloud Talk app requires a Nextcloud Talk server to function. Nextcloud is a private, self-hosted file sync and communication platform, designed to put you back in control over your data. It runs on a server of your choice, be it at home, at a service provider or in your enterprise, and gives you access to your documents, calendars, contacts, email and other data. You can share with others even across different Nextcloud servers and work together on documents. Nextcloud is fully open source, giving you the option to extend them for your own use, participate in their development or simply verify they do what we promise. Millions of users use Nextcloud daily at businesses and homes around the world. Business users rely on the professional support of Nextcloud GmbH, making sure they have a fully supported, enterprise-ready platform for productivity and collaboration, fully under control of their IT department.
Umbrella
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**Your Condo, Made Smarter.** Everything residents need, right at their fingertips. Manage your condo life with one simple app — report maintenance issues, submit service requests, book facilities, receive important announcements, and stay connected with building management. **Key Features** * **Maintenance Requests:** Report issues and track requests easily. * **Announcements:** Stay updated on building notices and emergencies. * **Facility Booking:** Reserve facilities and amenities conveniently. * **Resident Communication:** Stay connected with management and your community. * **Service Requests:** Submit and monitor requests anytime. * **Resident Profile:** Manage your residence information in one place. **Simple. Connected. Convenient.** A smarter way for residents and building management to stay organized, informed, and connected.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Umbrella at every 9 days against Nextcloud Talk's every 3 weeks. 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.
Nextcloud Talk ships an update every 3 weeks, Umbrella every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | Nextcloud Talk | Umbrella |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (444 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 444 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nextcloud GmbH | YAMMOBOTS COMPANY LIMITED |
In-app purchases
Nextcloud Talk
No in-app purchases
Umbrella
No in-app purchases
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