Comparison

HOVIO vs Centralix Phone

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

Head to head
About

HOVIO

This app provides a dedicated landline number for your smartphone, allowing you to make and receive calls without revealing your personal or office numbers. It offers flexibility by forwarding landline calls or activating a new number, and can function as a switchboard extension for constant reachability.

Highlights
  • Virtual landline number
  • Make and receive calls
  • Call forwarding
  • Switchboard extension
  • On-the-go accessibility
Features
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HOVIO by Convergenze is the app that allows you to have a landline number on your smartphone so you can make and get calls while being on the go, without having to share your home or office numbers. (HOVIO, I Have Voice on the Internet Everywhere!) HOVIO can also be configured so that your landline calls can be forwarded to your smartphone or activate a new landline number on it, no other contracts required. HOVIO can also be configured as an extension of your switchboard serv so that you can travel while being always reachable.

About

Centralix Phone

Features
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Centralix Phone is the mobile app that turns your smartphone into an extension of the Centralix phone system, bringing your office phone’s capabilities with you wherever you go. From making internal and external calls with VoIP quality to performing attended transfers for professional call handling, Centralix Phone offers all the features of a traditional desk phone combined with the convenience of your mobile device. The app also includes an internal chat system that allows for quick communication with colleagues connected to the phone system, fostering collaboration and real-time interaction. Easy to set up and intuitive to use, Centralix Phone is the perfect solution for those seeking maximum work flexibility while staying in constant contact with their team.

Screenshots

HOVIO4 screens
Centralix Phone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HOVIO at every 3 months against Centralix Phone's every 21 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

HOVIO ships an update every 3 months, Centralix Phone every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
HOVIO versus Centralix Phone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHOVIOCentralix Phone
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 months β€” betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size57 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConvergenze SpaCentralix srl

In-app purchases

None

HOVIO

No in-app purchases

None

Centralix Phone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HOVIO free?
HOVIO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Centralix Phone free?
Centralix Phone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HOVIO or Centralix Phone have ads?
Neither HOVIO nor Centralix Phone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HOVIO or Centralix Phone?
HOVIO ships an update every 3 months, and Centralix Phone every 21 months. Most recently, HOVIO was updated on October 10, 2026 and Centralix Phone on October 27, 2026.

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