ALCOProfessional vs Banter Stream
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ALCOProfessional
This application functions as a SIP communicator, enabling voice and text conversations over an IP network. It facilitates communication with your established contacts through its IP-based calling and messaging features.
- SIP communication
- IP calls
- IP chats
- Contact communication
- Voice and text messaging
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Presenting a SIP Communicator which allows Calls & Chats over IP. You will be able to communicate with your contacts using ALCO Professional..
Banter Stream
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Banter Stream is the team communication app for organizations on the Pullstream platform. Message your colleagues, share files and photos, and jump on voice or video calls — from your phone or your desk. STAY IN THE CONVERSATION • Direct messages and group conversations with everyone in your organization • See who's online, who's typing, and what you've missed with unread counts • React to messages, reply in context, and edit or delete what you've sent • Share photos, videos, documents and voice notes — and find them again in the shared Library CALLS THAT JUST WORK • One-tap voice and video calls with anyone in your organization • Group calls for quick stand-ups and catch-ups • Full-screen incoming-call alerts, so you never miss a ring • Optional desk-phone integration: teams using Pullstream's voice service can also take and place phone calls with a work extension BUILT FOR WORK • A company People directory that's always up to date • Sign in with your work email and a one-time code — no passwords to remember • Switch between organizations if you belong to more than one • Notifications for new messages, missed calls, and calls starting in your groups Banter Stream is for teams whose organization runs on the Pullstream platform. Sign in with your work email to get started — and if your organization isn't on Pullstream yet, visit pullstream.com to learn more. SUPPORT Questions or feedback? Visit pullstream.com/contact or email support@pullstream.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Banter Stream at every 3 days against ALCOProfessional's every 3 weeks. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ALCOProfessional ships an update every 3 weeks, Banter Stream every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ALCOProfessional | Banter Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ATC Labs | Pull Stream |
In-app purchases
ALCOProfessional
No in-app purchases
Banter Stream
No in-app purchases





