# Mongotel Softphone vs Note Beast

The clearest difference is rating: Note Beast at 4.7 against Mongotel Softphone's 3.9. Note Beast also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Mongotel Softphone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note Beast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Mongotel Softphone asks for nothing beyond the download.

Note Beast holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 18 respectively.

Mongotel Softphone ships an update every 3 months, Note Beast every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and July 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mongotel Softphone | Note Beast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mongotel-softphone/id1615992021/reviews) | **[4.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-beast/id1639804369/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 102 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MongoTel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397360104) | [Akiva Hershkowitz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636750976) |

## What reviewers say

### Mongotel Softphone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mongotel-softphone/id1615992021)

Transform your iPhone into a business phone extension, enabling seamless access to your office's phone system from anywhere. This VoIP solution ensures you never miss important calls or communications while on the go.

**Highlights:** Business phone extension access, VoIP solution for professionals, Integrates with existing extensions, Work from anywhere functionality, On-the-go communication

**In-app purchases:** none


### Note Beast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-beast/id1639804369)

Organize your music library, create playlists, and share music sheets in real-time with bandmates. Download sheets for offline use and host synchronized band sessions for effortless collaboration, online or offline.

**Highlights:** Cloud-hosted music library, Organize songs with folders and notes, Download sheets for offline use, Synchronized band sessions, Real-time collaboration, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Note Beast Basic | $9.99 | per month |
| Note Beast Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Note Beast Basic | $99.99 | per year |
| Note Beast Pro | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mongotel Softphone free?

Mongotel Softphone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Note Beast free?

Note Beast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mongotel Softphone or Note Beast?

Note Beast is rated higher. Mongotel Softphone averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Note Beast averages 4.7 from 18 ratings.

### Do Mongotel Softphone or Note Beast have ads?

Neither Mongotel Softphone nor Note Beast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mongotel Softphone or Note Beast?

Mongotel Softphone ships an update every 3 months, and Note Beast every 5 weeks. Most recently, Mongotel Softphone was updated on June 11, 2026 and Note Beast on July 9, 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.*