Comparison

LCB SOFTPHONE vs 123NET Softphone

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

Head to head
About

LCB SOFTPHONE

This communication tool allows users to make calls, send messages, and manage business interactions using their account. It offers VoIP calling, HD video, group chats, and voicemail management for seamless business connectivity.

Highlights
  • VoIP Calling
  • HD Video Calls
  • Messaging with Media
  • Group Chat & Meetings
  • Voicemail Manager
  • Business/Personal Separation
Features
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Introducing the New Era of Communication with LCB Softphone for iPhone and iPad users! Stay connected effortlessly with this powerful tool for making calls, sending and receiving messages, sharing data, and managing business communications—all using your LCB Softphone account. LCB Softphone is the perfect business phone system for staying connected with clients, customers, vendors, and coworkers. Easily update and synchronize contacts, manage meetings, and take business calls, even when you're off-site. Key Features: VoIP Calling: Make high-quality VoIP calls over Wi-Fi without needing your private phone carrier. Supported Audio Codecs: G.722, G.711a/u, G.729, Opus, and SILK. 720p HD Video: Available on iPhone 5 or later for crystal-clear video calls. Messaging: Send and receive photos, videos, and voice messages from clients, even while off-site. Business & Personal Separation: Keep business calls and faxes organized and separate from personal ones. Offline Messaging: Access recent and missed voicemails when you reopen the app. Group Chat & Meetings: Join group conversations, create meetings, and host video conferences from your smartphone. Conferencing: Easily set up conferences, stay connected with clients in different locations, and share contacts and locations. Chat History: Store your chat history for future reference. Voicemail Manager: A simple tool to manage your voicemails. Language Support: Available in English, Chinese, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, German, and Spanish. Multitasking Support: Field incoming calls while using other apps with full background operation and push support. Supported Accessories: Compatible with headphones, AirPods, and other Bluetooth™ devices. IPv4/IPv6 Support: Ensures seamless connectivity with both IP standards. LCB Softphone is a highly secure, SIP-based softphone, delivering exceptional voice quality and user-friendly features for businesses on the go.

About

123NET Softphone

This mobile application allows 123NET customers to use their Hosted IP PBX service from anywhere. It integrates with your existing desk phone service, enabling calls and communication on the go. Requires an active 123NET account and specific service purchases.

Highlights
  • Hosted IP PBX integration
  • Mobile desk phone functionality
  • Seamless call management
  • Remote communication
  • Business VoIP solution
Features
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The 123NET Softphone is a mobile phone application intended for use by 123NET customers to integrate seamlessly with their Hosted IP PBX service, allowing them to utilize their desk phone from anywhere. In order to use this application you must: 1. Have an account with 123NET. 2. Have Hosted IP PBX services with 123NET. 3. Purchased Softphone Seats with 123NET Hosted IP PBX Services. Once downloaded, you will need to contact your Systems Administrator, or the 123NET NOC at 888-440-0123 for assistance with creating an account and logging in.

Screenshots

LCB SOFTPHONE4 screens
123NET Softphone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LCB SOFTPHONE at every 2 months against 123NET Softphone's every 10 months. 123NET Softphone's advantage is ratings volume (98 vs 19). On price, rating, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for LCB SOFTPHONE against 4.3 for 123NET Softphone. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 123NET Softphone has 98 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LCB SOFTPHONE ships an update every 2 months, 123NET Softphone every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
LCB SOFTPHONE versus 123NET Softphone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLCB SOFTPHONE123NET Softphone
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (19 ratings) — better4.3 (98 ratings)
Number of ratings1998 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuis Chavez123.Net, Inc.

Customer experience

LCB SOFTPHONE

All ratings18 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

123NET Softphone

All ratings89 ratings
Positive80.9%
Neutral7.9%
Negative11.2%

In-app purchases

None

LCB SOFTPHONE

No in-app purchases

None

123NET Softphone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LCB SOFTPHONE free?
LCB SOFTPHONE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 123NET Softphone free?
123NET Softphone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LCB SOFTPHONE or 123NET Softphone?
LCB SOFTPHONE is rated higher. LCB SOFTPHONE averages 4.4 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while 123NET Softphone averages 4.3 from 98 ratings.
Do LCB SOFTPHONE or 123NET Softphone have ads?
Neither LCB SOFTPHONE nor 123NET Softphone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LCB SOFTPHONE or 123NET Softphone?
LCB SOFTPHONE ships an update every 2 months, and 123NET Softphone every 10 months. Most recently, LCB SOFTPHONE was updated on October 29, 2026 and 123NET Softphone on October 24, 2026.

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