Comparison

SoftPhoneApp vs J2 Texting

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

J2 Texting

Features
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With J2 Texting, you can send and receive texts from your J2 business phone numbers. Make and receive text messages using your business phone number! β€’ Use your business phone number to text instead of your personal number β€’ Send and receive text and picture messages to/from any cell phone number in the continental US View your messages on multiple devices: β€’ Use your account on multiple devices with one sign-in β€’ Access your messages from any computer via your browser (Chrome/Firefox/Edge) β€’ Multiple users can access the same number so you or your team can reply to any message Now your customers can communicate with you with the ease and convenience that they have when texting with friends and family. No need to download a separate messaging β€œapp” to contact you - they can simply text your business number and get in touch.

Screenshots

SoftPhoneApp4 screens
J2 Texting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: J2 Texting 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 Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· 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, J2 Texting every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
SoftPhoneApp versus J2 Texting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoftPhoneAppJ2 Texting
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 4 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size121 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComms Channel Pty LtdTextable

In-app purchases

None

SoftPhoneApp

No in-app purchases

None

J2 Texting

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SoftPhoneApp free?
SoftPhoneApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is J2 Texting free?
J2 Texting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SoftPhoneApp or J2 Texting have ads?
Neither SoftPhoneApp nor J2 Texting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SoftPhoneApp or J2 Texting?
SoftPhoneApp ships an update every 14 months, and J2 Texting every 4 months. Most recently, SoftPhoneApp was updated on October 2, 2026 and J2 Texting on October 11, 2026.

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