# Grandstream Wave vs SKYTEL UC

The clearest difference is rating: SKYTEL UC at 5.0 against Grandstream Wave's 2.6. Grandstream Wave's advantage is ratings volume (51 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SKYTEL UC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grandstream Wave has 51 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Grandstream Wave ships an update every 5 weeks, SKYTEL UC every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grandstream Wave | SKYTEL UC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grandstream-wave/id1523254549/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skytel-uc/id1581528245/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **51** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 12.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 116 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grandstream](https://appshunter.io/developer/951547763) | [PortSIP Solutions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/426903821) |

## What reviewers say

### Grandstream Wave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grandstream-wave/id1523254549)

This app transforms your device into a powerful softphone, enabling high-quality audio and video calls, and seamless meeting participation. Connect to your IP PBX system to call extensions, landlines, and mobile numbers from anywhere with a network connection.

**Highlights:** High-quality audio and video calls, Schedule and attend meetings, Join meetings without logging in, Connect to UCM63XX series IP PBX, Call extensions, landlines, and mobiles, Create and join meetings

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SKYTEL UC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skytel-uc/id1581528245)

This app is a SIP-based softphone for iPhone, enabling Wi-Fi or cellular calls and instant messaging. It integrates with your contacts for easy management and supports advanced call features like merging and transfers. Enjoy secure communication with encryption and high-definition audio and video.

**Highlights:** SIP-based softphone, Wi-Fi or 4G/LTE calls, Instant messaging, Push notifications for calls/messages, Contact list integration, Call management (switch, merge, transfer), Video conferencing support, Secure call signaling and encryption

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grandstream Wave free?

Grandstream Wave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SKYTEL UC free?

SKYTEL UC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Grandstream Wave or SKYTEL UC?

SKYTEL UC is rated higher. Grandstream Wave averages 2.6 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while SKYTEL UC averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Grandstream Wave or SKYTEL UC have ads?

Neither Grandstream Wave nor SKYTEL UC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grandstream Wave or SKYTEL UC?

Grandstream Wave ships an update every 5 weeks, and SKYTEL UC every 2 months. Most recently, Grandstream Wave was updated on November 3, 2026 and SKYTEL UC on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*