Comparison

Brightlink PBX vs Allstream Max UC US

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

Head to head
About

Brightlink PBX

This business communication app provides a cloud-based phone system with contact center features. It allows users to make and receive office calls on their mobile devices, manage answering rules, and access an in-office contact list with real-time presence information.

Highlights
  • Mobile office calls
  • Business number caller ID
  • Customizable answering rules
  • Real-time contact presence
  • Visual voicemail
  • Call history
  • Contact center module
Features
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Brightlink Cloud PBX is a comprehensive, cloud-based phone system with built-in contact center features. It can be purchased as a complete communications solution with Brightlink’s network services and global coverage included or as an application solution only. Advantages: - Receive office calls on your cell phone: Make your office phone mobile, with the ability to transition calls between phones. - Call clients using your business number: Rather than giving out your personal cell phone number to contacts, call them through the app to have your business number appear on their caller ID. - Set answering rules while you're away: Change your office answering rules anywhere, anytime, without logging in to your browser. - Access to an in-office contact list: See who's available for a call, message, or meeting when you're working remote. Benefits & Features: - Custom greetings with configurable hold music - View all office contacts with real time presence - Visual Voicemail - Call with your Office Caller ID from your mobile device - Full Call History - Control Answering Rules - Manage Voicemail Greetings - Mobile Integration - Manage Office and Mobile Contacts - Ext dial from mobile device - Perform transfers, conferences, star codes, and more from mobile. - Seamlessly switch call from mobile app to desk phone without callers knowing. - Available contact center module - Chat with co-workers

About

Allstream Max UC US

Manage your home or office phone services from any device. Enjoy high-quality audio, collaborative meetings with screen sharing and recording, and instant messaging synced across devices. Seamlessly transition calls and meetings between devices with real-time presence indicators.

Highlights
  • High-quality audio
  • Collaborative meetings up to 200 participants
  • Screen sharing and recording
  • Cross-device chat synchronization
  • Voicemail control with transcription
  • Real-time presence indicators
Features
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IMPORTANT: Full telephony functionality is only available as directed by your telephone service provider. With Allstream Max UC, you can take control of your home or office telephony services on any device, wherever you are. Key features: High quality audio optimized for both Wi-Fi, and 3G/4G connections. Collaborative meetings with up to 200 participants, allowing screen share, recording, and integration with office room systems. Chat on any device to others in your business, with messages synced across your devices so you can pick up the conversation any time. Seamless, one-click uplift of calls or chats to a full Meeting for those spontaneous collaboration sessions. Flexibility to take a call or meeting on your laptop or mobile, and switch mid-call if you need to. Powerful voicemail control with alerts, transcriptions of your received messages, and visual voicemail management. Realtime presence from your business contacts to help you get in touch at the right time, and custom presence to help others reach you. NOTE: Your service provider may not offer all features listed or may require you to pay additional subscription charges to access certain features. Contact your service provider for information. Allstream Max UC also requires data or Wi-Fi access. Use of these services may incur additional charges.

Screenshots

Brightlink PBX2 screens
Allstream Max UC US4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Brightlink PBX at 2.3 against Allstream Max UC US's 1.0. Brightlink PBX also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 0%) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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

Brightlink PBX holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Brightlink PBX's written reviews are positive against 0% of Allstream Max UC US's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Brightlink PBX versus Allstream Max UC US: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrightlink PBXAllstream Max UC US
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB254 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrightlink Communications LLCIntegra Telecom Holdings Inc

Customer experience

Brightlink PBX

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Allstream Max UC US

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Brightlink PBX

No in-app purchases

None

Allstream Max UC US

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brightlink PBX free?
Brightlink PBX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Allstream Max UC US free?
Allstream Max UC US is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Brightlink PBX or Allstream Max UC US?
Brightlink PBX is rated higher. Brightlink PBX averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Allstream Max UC US averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Brightlink PBX or Allstream Max UC US have ads?
Neither Brightlink PBX nor Allstream Max UC US shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brightlink PBX or Allstream Max UC US?
Brightlink PBX ships an update every 4 months, and Allstream Max UC US every 4 months. Most recently, Brightlink PBX was updated on October 24, 2026 and Allstream Max UC US on October 24, 2026.

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