Comparison

Cloud Ext vs ECN Softphone

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

Head to head
About

Cloud Ext

This enterprise-grade softphone app connects mobile devices to business IP PBX systems. It offers voice and video calling, instant messaging, and advanced call management features for enhanced workforce productivity. Users must configure it with their existing PBX system.

Highlights
  • Voice & Video Calling
  • Instant Messaging & Presence
  • 3 Way Audio Conferencing
  • Auto-provisioning
  • Call Transfer, Forwarding, Waiting
  • Voicemail
  • TLS and SRTP Support
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Cloud Ext is an enterprise-level UC/IP-PBX softphone that works with any SIP Standard UC/IP-PBX and brings all the functionalities onto a mobile device, with automated provisioning to control and manage SIP configurations. The application can be used to stay connected with the business IP PBX phone system from the comfort of their mobile devices. This app helps enterprises/businesses to bring out maximum productivity from their workforce. Users need to configure Cloud Ext with their enterprise IP PBX system to make it functional. Key Features: - Voice & Video Calling - Instant Messaging & Presence - 3 Way Audio Conferencing - Auto-provisioning - Supports TLS and SRTP - Call Transfer, Forwarding, Waiting & History - Built-in echo cancellation - Do Not Disturb - Voicemail - Multitasking support for incoming calls while using other applications - Supports G.711 (ulaw, alaw) and G.729 - Bluetooth accessories support - Supports sending of DTMF

About

ECN Softphone

Features
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ECN Softphone is a dynamic and user-friendly application designed to streamline business communication. It offers advanced features such as seamless integration with various business systems, high-quality voice and video calling, and efficient contact management. With ECN Softphone, you can stay connected with your team and clients, whether you're working remotely or on-site, ensuring uninterrupted communication and enhanced productivity for your business.

Screenshots

Cloud Ext4 screens
ECN Softphone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cloud Ext at every 6 weeks against ECN Softphone's every 3 months. Cloud Ext also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cloud Ext ships an update every 6 weeks, ECN Softphone every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cloud Ext versus ECN Softphone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloud ExtECN Softphone
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB71 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMacrotech USAElectronic Communications Network (Pty) Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Cloud Ext

No in-app purchases

None

ECN Softphone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cloud Ext free?
Cloud Ext is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ECN Softphone free?
ECN Softphone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cloud Ext or ECN Softphone have ads?
Neither Cloud Ext nor ECN Softphone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cloud Ext or ECN Softphone?
Cloud Ext ships an update every 6 weeks, and ECN Softphone every 3 months. Most recently, Cloud Ext was updated on October 13, 2026 and ECN Softphone on October 1, 2026.

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