Comparison

Cloud Ext vs CallingVault

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

CallingVault

Features
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**A second phone number that actually works — private, secure, and separate from your real one.** CallingVault gives you a real US phone number for calling and texting, without a second SIM and without handing out your personal number. Use it for dating, selling online, sign-ups, side gigs, travel — anywhere you'd rather keep your real number private. **WHY CALLINGVAULT** • SECOND NUMBER, NO SIM — A full calling + texting number that lives in the app. Nothing to swap, nothing to install in your phone. • CALL & TEXT PRIVATELY — Make calls and send texts (SMS/MMS) from your CallingVault number. Your personal number stays yours. • PICK ANY US AREA CODE — Choose your number by area code, city, or ZIP. Sound local anywhere in the United States. • STOP SPAM & ROBOCALLS — Powerful built-in spam and flood protection helps keep unwanted calls and texts off your line. Block any number in one tap. Set Do Not Disturb when you need quiet. • YOU'RE IN CONTROL — Decide who gets through, when, and whether at all. Block, mute, or allow — it's your line, your rules. • SECURE WEB PORTAL INCLUDED — Access your calls, texts, and contacts from any computer or tablet through your private, password-protected portal. Your communication keeps working even if something happens to your phone. • KEEP YOUR REAL NUMBER OFF THE GRID — Your cell number gets cross-referenced and sold to marketers the moment you share it. Give out your CallingVault number instead and keep your personal line clean. **PERFECT FOR** Online dating • Buying & selling (Marketplace, classifieds) • Sign-ups & verifications • Side businesses & freelancing • Travel • Anytime you'd rather not share your real number **PEACE OF MIND** Hand out your number without the worry of what comes back. That's CallingVault. CallingVault uses secure VoIP technology over Wi-Fi or data. A subscription is required; see details in-app. CallingVault is for privacy and separation and is not intended to conceal identity for unlawful purposes.

Screenshots

Cloud Ext4 screens
CallingVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CallingVault at every 2 weeks against Cloud Ext's every 6 weeks. Cloud Ext's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). 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, CallingVault every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cloud Ext versus CallingVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloud ExtCallingVault
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB79 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMacrotech USADan Stevens

In-app purchases

None

Cloud Ext

No in-app purchases

None

CallingVault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cloud Ext free?
Cloud Ext is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CallingVault free?
CallingVault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cloud Ext or CallingVault have ads?
Neither Cloud Ext nor CallingVault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cloud Ext or CallingVault?
Cloud Ext ships an update every 6 weeks, and CallingVault every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cloud Ext was updated on October 13, 2026 and CallingVault on October 10, 2026.

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