Comparison

smpl Voice vs SoftPhoneApp

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

Head to head
About

smpl Voice

This app allows you to make and receive calls globally using your internet connection instead of cellular minutes. It provides seamless extension-to-extension calling and the option to add a direct number for a second line.

Highlights
  • Make and receive calls over data/Wi-Fi
  • Extension-to-extension calling
  • Global calling
  • Add a direct number
  • Works with smpl.co accounts
Features
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Add smpl Voice account to your iPhone to make and receive calls over data or WiFi anywhere worldwide. Our services use's internet instead of minutes, so you won't miss a call. Get easy extension-to-extension calling, make calls from anywhere, and even add a direct number in Voice Platform to add a second number to this phone. Our app works with smpl.co accounts and services.

About

SoftPhoneApp

Features
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Note: SoftPhoneApp for iOS is a free SIP-based softphone client that will only work in conjunction with a subscription to an approved hosted business-grade virtual PBX. Compatible with Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch and uses a Wi-Fi or cellular data network connection to make and receive voice and video calls, send messages and see user presence. SoftPhoneApp puts business-class communications tools in your pocket so no matter where you are in the world, you stay connected. An Australian based push service ensures enhanced battery life. 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. You agree to learn and abide by your cellular carrier’s network restriction. SoftPhoneApp or any of its resellers will not be held liable for any charges, fees or liability imposed by your carrier for use of VoIP over mobile/cellular data.

Screenshots

smpl Voice4 screens
SoftPhoneApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: smpl Voice at every 4 months against SoftPhoneApp's every 14 months. 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

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

smpl Voice ships an update every 4 months, SoftPhoneApp every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
smpl Voice versus SoftPhoneApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametersmpl VoiceSoftPhoneApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (18 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimple Phone CoComms Channel Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

smpl Voice

No in-app purchases

None

SoftPhoneApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is smpl Voice free?
smpl Voice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SoftPhoneApp free?
SoftPhoneApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do smpl Voice or SoftPhoneApp have ads?
Neither smpl Voice nor SoftPhoneApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, smpl Voice or SoftPhoneApp?
smpl Voice ships an update every 4 months, and SoftPhoneApp every 14 months. Most recently, smpl Voice was updated on November 6, 2026 and SoftPhoneApp on November 3, 2026.

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