Comparison

SessionTalk Pro Softphone vs M1 Messenger

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

Head to head
About

SessionTalk Pro Softphone

This mobile SIP client enables high-quality enterprise VoIP calls over LTE and WiFi. It offers features like video calls, SMS messaging, multiple account support, and advanced call management, all with minimal battery impact. It integrates seamlessly with cloud telephony solutions.

Highlights
  • SIP VoIP calls over LTE and WiFi
  • Video Calls
  • SMS Messaging
  • Multiple simultaneous accounts
  • Advanced call management (transfer, conference)
  • TLS Encryption and SRTP secure calls
  • Call Recording
Features
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Take your business calls and conversations wherever work takes you. SessionTalk Pro Softphone brings SIP calling, video, messaging and call-management tools together on iPhone and iPad. Connect your existing provider or office PBX and keep your work communications close, whether you are at your desk or on the move. Pro includes the Business features: incoming-call push notifications, video calls, messaging and XMPP, presence, multiple SIP accounts, call transfers, conference merging and call recording. No separate Business upgrade is required. CALL WITH CONFIDENCE • Make and receive SIP calls over Wi-Fi and mobile data. • Find people quickly with contacts, favourites and call history. • Use Bluetooth, speakerphone, mute, hold and voicemail notifications. • Enjoy clear audio with Opus, G.722 and G.711 support. MORE WAYS TO KEEP IN TOUCH • Share messages with XMPP chat and compatible SIP messaging services. • Keep conversations organised with contact avatars and group chat rooms. • Share images and files in supported messaging conversations. • Stay reachable with incoming-call push notifications and background XMPP message delivery. TOOLS FOR YOUR WORKDAY • Manage multiple SIP accounts in one app. • Transfer calls, bring people together in conferences and record calls. • Use video calling with a compatible provider. • Support for TLS and SRTP when enabled by your service. BRING YOUR OWN SERVICE SessionTalk is a softphone, not a phone service. A compatible SIP account or PBX is required for calling. XMPP messaging requires a compatible XMPP account. SIP messaging, video, push and other features depend on your provider and configuration. Provider calling charges and mobile data charges may apply. Need help? Contact support@sessiontalk.co.uk.

About

M1 Messenger

This app offers a versatile communication platform, combining SIP calling, walkie-talkie functionality, and location sharing. Connect with users nearby, track family locations, and integrate with IP PBX systems for broader calling capabilities.

Highlights
  • SIP client with push notifications
  • Walkie-Talkie mode (Push-To-Talk)
  • Users Nearby discovery
  • Family Locator
  • PSTN/GSM calling
  • IP PBX integration
Features
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All-in-One M1 Messenger - calls to any PSTN or GSM numbers, Walkie-Talkie, SIP client and more. - SIP client with push notification feature. - Users Nearby — you can see users around you (up to a 100 km radius). Chat with people nearby and make new friends. - Family Locator - get location your family members or friends. - Push-To-Talk. Use this Walkie-Talkie mode in group and regular chats. - SIP equipment — connect you IP PBX (for example, Asterisk), call center or any IP phone or gateway to connect with any M1 user directly from your PBX, call center or IP phone.

Screenshots

SessionTalk Pro Softphone3 screens
M1 Messenger3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SessionTalk Pro Softphone at 62% against M1 Messenger's 0%. SessionTalk Pro Softphone also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (30 vs 1). M1 Messenger's advantage is price (Free vs $6.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

M1 Messenger is free to download; SessionTalk Pro Softphone costs $6.99 up front. SessionTalk Pro Softphone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. M1 Messenger asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SessionTalk Pro Softphone holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SessionTalk Pro Softphone has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of SessionTalk Pro Softphone's written reviews are positive against 0% of M1 Messenger's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SessionTalk Pro Softphone ships an update every 2 weeks, M1 Messenger every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
SessionTalk Pro Softphone versus M1 Messenger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSessionTalk Pro SoftphoneM1 Messenger
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (30 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews62.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings30 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#90 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB79 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSessionTalk LtdMelliton

Customer experience

SessionTalk Pro Softphone

All ratings30 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive62.2%
Neutral10.9%
Negative26.9%

M1 Messenger

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SessionTalk Pro Softphone

One-time1
  • G.729 Annex A Codec$2.99
None

M1 Messenger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SessionTalk Pro Softphone free?
SessionTalk Pro Softphone costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is M1 Messenger free?
M1 Messenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SessionTalk Pro Softphone or M1 Messenger?
SessionTalk Pro Softphone is rated higher. SessionTalk Pro Softphone averages 4.1 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while M1 Messenger averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SessionTalk Pro Softphone or M1 Messenger have ads?
Neither SessionTalk Pro Softphone nor M1 Messenger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SessionTalk Pro Softphone or M1 Messenger?
SessionTalk Pro Softphone ships an update every 2 weeks, and M1 Messenger every 3 weeks. Most recently, SessionTalk Pro Softphone was updated on October 18, 2026 and M1 Messenger on October 9, 2026.

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