Comparison

SoftPhoneApp vs Sangoma Chat

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

Head to head
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.

About

Sangoma Chat

Communicate with colleagues via text and SMS, and integrate with other Sangoma business tools for video conferencing and voicemail. Requires a business phone system account from Sangoma Technologies.

Highlights
  • Text messaging with coworkers
  • SMS messaging with external numbers
  • Video conference integration
  • Voicemail access
  • Call log and favorite contacts
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Sangoma Chat lets you * Exchange text messages with your coworkers, and SMS messages with external phone numbers * Find your contacts and send a text or SMS message, or place a call to them using the Sangoma Talk app (formerly Sangoma Connect) * Create and join video conferences using the Sangoma Meet app * Change your Status and listen to your Voicemail messages, plus see your Call Log and Favorite contacts. Requirements: - iOS 13 - An account with Switchvox, FreePBX, or PBXact business phone system from Sangoma Technologies (your PBX). - The most recent version of your PBX. (Previous versions may support some of the features of the app.) - A valid SSL certificate on your PBX, signed by a trusted 3rd party certificate authority. Once you have the app on your iPhone, open the app and enter the fully qualified domain name (meaning the hostname, not the numeric IP address) of your PBX, your extension number, and your password, and click Sign in.

Screenshots

SoftPhoneApp4 screens
Sangoma Chat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sangoma Chat at every 2 months against SoftPhoneApp's every 14 months. Sangoma Chat also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

SoftPhoneApp ships an update every 14 months, Sangoma Chat every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SoftPhoneApp versus Sangoma Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoftPhoneAppSangoma Chat
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.9 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComms Channel Pty LtdSangoma Technologies

In-app purchases

None

SoftPhoneApp

No in-app purchases

None

Sangoma Chat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SoftPhoneApp free?
SoftPhoneApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sangoma Chat free?
Sangoma Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SoftPhoneApp or Sangoma Chat have ads?
Neither SoftPhoneApp nor Sangoma Chat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SoftPhoneApp or Sangoma Chat?
SoftPhoneApp ships an update every 14 months, and Sangoma Chat every 2 months. Most recently, SoftPhoneApp was updated on October 18, 2026 and Sangoma Chat on October 13, 2026.

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