Comparison

SessionTalk Pro Softphone vs Surrogate by Hereafter

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

Surrogate by Hereafter

Features
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Surrogate is a multi user and multi device communication platform that allows you to experience virtual events and shows anywhere, on any device for free!

Screenshots

SessionTalk Pro Softphone3 screens
Surrogate by Hereafter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Surrogate by Hereafter at Free against SessionTalk Pro Softphone's $6.99. Surrogate by Hereafter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). SessionTalk Pro Softphone's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months) and chart position (#81 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SessionTalk Pro Softphone ships an update every 6 days, Surrogate by Hereafter every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
SessionTalk Pro Softphone versus Surrogate by Hereafter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSessionTalk Pro SoftphoneSurrogate by Hereafter
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#81 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB370 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSessionTalk LtdRaahil Kulshreshtha

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SessionTalk Pro Softphone

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

Surrogate by Hereafter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SessionTalk Pro Softphone free?
SessionTalk Pro Softphone costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Surrogate by Hereafter free?
Surrogate by Hereafter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SessionTalk Pro Softphone or Surrogate by Hereafter have ads?
Neither SessionTalk Pro Softphone nor Surrogate by Hereafter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SessionTalk Pro Softphone or Surrogate by Hereafter?
SessionTalk Pro Softphone ships an update every 6 days, and Surrogate by Hereafter every 4 months. Most recently, SessionTalk Pro Softphone was updated on October 26, 2026 and Surrogate by Hereafter on October 3, 2026.

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