Comparison

uConnected vs Chippie

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

Head to head
About

uConnected

Features
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GET A NEW AUSTRALIAN PHONE NUMBER IN MOMENTS Sign up for a new Australian landline, 1300 or 1800 number directly from your device. Choose your number, create your account and manage your service through the uConnected app. There is no new phone hardware to install. Your uConnected number works with the devices you already use, giving you a simple way to make calls, receive calls and control how your service operates from almost anywhere. Whether you need a convenient home phone service or a flexible phone system for your business, uConnected helps you get connected quickly and stay in control. CHOOSE YOUR NUMBER AND GET STARTED Browse hundreds of available Australian numbers and select the one that suits you. New users can: * Choose an Australian landline, 1300 or 1800 number * Create a uConnected account * Select a suitable Personal or Business service * Configure call destinations and availability * Start managing the service from their device Existing members can sign in to access and manage their current uConnected services. PERSONAL PHONE SERVICES Choose an Australian landline number for yourself, your home or your family. Forward incoming calls to the phones you already use and manage your service wherever you are. Personal features include: * Australian landline numbers * Calls forwarded to your preferred mobile or landline * Outgoing calls displaying your uConnected number * Voicemail and recent call activity * Availability and call destination controls * The ability to keep your personal mobile number private BUSINESS PHONE SERVICES Create a professional phone presence without installing a traditional office phone system. Choose an Australian landline, 1300 or 1800 number and manage business calls from your mobile or another compatible device. Business plan features include: * Australian landline, 1300 and 1800 numbers * Inbound and outbound calling through the app * Your business number displayed for outgoing calls * Multiple users sharing access to business numbers * Call routing across individuals, teams and departments * Business hours and availability schedules * Custom greetings, menus and call destinations * Call history, voicemail and call recordings * Unwanted caller blocking * Team and service management tools MAKE AND RECEIVE CALLS Use your included uConnected minutes to make calls that display your uConnected number instead of your personal mobile number. Members on compatible plans can also receive calls directly through the app. Business users can allow multiple team members to answer calls for one or more shared numbers. CONTROL HOW CALLS ARE HANDLED Decide where incoming calls should go and update your settings whenever your availability changes. Direct calls to your preferred mobile, landline, app user or team. Set schedules, update call destinations, record greetings and manage voicemail from your device. MANAGE EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE Use the uConnected app to manage your number and service without waiting to return home or get back to the office. You can review call activity, update availability, adjust call routing, manage greetings, block unwanted callers and access other features included with your plan. STAY CONNECTED ACROSS YOUR DEVICES Access uConnected on compatible mobile and desktop devices. Make calls, receive calls and manage your service at home, at work or while travelling. Feature availability varies between the Personal and Business platforms and may depend on your selected service, number type and plan. Please note: This app may not be suitable for emergency calling. It requires a reliable data connection to function. Calls may incur Wi Fi or mobile data charges. Contact your data provider for further details.

About

Chippie

Features
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Chippie turns a job into a paid invoice without the paperwork. Write the quote on site, send it before you leave, and turn it into a job and then an invoice with a tap. Built for small trade and field service businesses: carpenters, handymen, arborists, landscapers, and anyone who quotes work and bills for it. QUOTE ON SITE Build a quote in front of the customer using your saved line items and prices. Attach photos straight from the camera, dictate the job notes with your voice instead of typing them, and email a branded PDF before you get back in the ute. ONE FLOW, START TO FINISH An accepted quote becomes a job. A finished job becomes an invoice. Nothing gets retyped and nothing falls through the cracks. JOBS AND SCHEDULING See what is on today, what is on this week, and what is still unscheduled. Tap a job address to open maps and navigate straight to site. EVERY CLIENT IN ONE PLACE Each client's quotes, jobs, invoices and history on a single screen. Search by name, address or job. GET PAID Send invoices as branded PDFs, track what is paid and what is outstanding, and see what you are owed at a glance. TAX WITHOUT THE HEADACHE Enable tax and it applies to every line item, on every quote and invoice. MADE FOR YOUR PHONE Big targets, no training, and nothing to configure before your first quote. Share any PDF straight to email, messages or your accountant. FOR TEAMS Add your crew and control what each person can see and do. Send your invoices through to Xero. Start free with up to 20 jobs a month. Upgrade when you need. Questions or help: https://chippieapp.com/contact Privacy policy: https://chippieapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

uConnected4 screens
Chippie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: uConnected at 4 against Chippie's 2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
uConnected versus Chippie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteruConnectedChippie
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size48 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperuConnected Pty LtdChippie Australia Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

uConnected

No in-app purchases

None

Chippie

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is uConnected free?
uConnected is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chippie free?
Chippie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do uConnected or Chippie have ads?
Neither uConnected nor Chippie shows ads.

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