# STX vs 3CX

The clearest difference is price: 3CX at Free against STX's $4.99. 3CX also leads on rating (2.6 vs 2.1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). STX's advantage is chart position (#162 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.3). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

3CX is free to download; STX costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

3CX holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3CX has 317 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of STX's written reviews are positive against 28% of 3CX's.

STX ships an update every 6 months, 3CX monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | STX | 3CX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stx/id345667703/reviews) | **[2.6 (317 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3cx/id992045982/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **317** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **28.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#162** | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.3 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Salon Transcripts, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/345667706) | [3CX](https://appshunter.io/developer/392927998) |

## What reviewers say

### STX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stx/id345667703)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

This mobile app extends the functionality of a purchased desktop installation, allowing users to manage appointments, view guest information, and access service history on the go. It connects seamlessly to the desktop application to enhance team efficiency and profitability.

**Highlights:** View booked appointments, Graphical appointment book, View financial transactions, Edit and add appointments, Edit guest information, Add guest pictures, Guest check-in notifications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 3CX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3cx/id992045982)

This app enables remote work by allowing users to access their office phone extension from any location. It facilitates calls, conference scheduling, team chat, and video conferencing directly from an iOS device.

**Highlights:** Office extension access anywhere, Schedule conferences, Chat with colleagues, Video calls, QR code setup

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient mobile extension
- 👍 Reliable system
- 👍 Powerful features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Calls drop/disconnect
- 🐛 Call quality issues
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS updates

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to answer/make calls
- Freezing/crashing during calls
- Missed call notifications not working
- Incompatibility with certain iOS versions
- Issues with call transfer and merging

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch support
- Customizable ringtones
- Do Not Disturb mode
- Call transfer/parking functionality
- Improved voicemail management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is STX free?

STX costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 3CX free?

3CX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, STX or 3CX?

3CX is rated higher. STX averages 2.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while 3CX averages 2.6 from 317 ratings.

### Do STX or 3CX have ads?

Neither STX nor 3CX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, STX or 3CX?

STX ships an update every 6 months, and 3CX monthly. Most recently, STX was updated on September 25, 2026 and 3CX on September 24, 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.*