Linphone vs CrossPBX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Linphone
This open-source application provides free audio and video calls, as well as text messaging, over the internet. It allows users to stay reachable at all times via WiFi or mobile data, even when the app is closed. Enjoy secure communication and the ability to connect with traditional phone lines.
- High definition audio and video calls
- Audio conference calls
- Picture and file sharing
- Push notifications for reachability
- Secure communication with encryption
- SIP-compliant VoIP service integration
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Linphone is an open source internet SIP phone or Voice Over IP phone (VoIP). Linphone is an open source app offering free audio/video calls and text messaging. With Linphone, you can be reachable at any time, even if the app is closed, with a WiFi or 3G/4G internet connection. Linphone key features: * high definition audio and video calls * audio conference calls with various participants * pictures and file sharing * Linphone accounts reachable at any time, even if the app is closed (thanks to push notifications) * secure communication (encryption options) * compliant with a large number of SIP-compatible VoIP service providers allowing to reach everyone that has a "classic" phone line. Linphone is available on the main mobile and desktop operating systems and offers various specific features for advanced users (codecs, transport standard, encryption options, DTMF...). For more information, see Linphone project website: www.linphone.org Note for developers and professionals: Linphone can be rebranded and customized to meet specific needs. Contact Belledonne Communications www.belledonne-communications.com for any specific development query.
CrossPBX
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L’application mobile de CrossPBX CHEAP. Cette application est le complément idéal pour unifier vos communications sur votre solution de centrale téléphonique dans le cloud CrossPBX CHEAP. Avec l’App CrossPBX l'utilisateur peut faire des appels mobiles depuis son smartphone avec son numéro de téléphone fixe et son extension. Il peut choisir s'il souhaite passer l'appel sortant via un réseau mobile (3G min.) ou via un appel Wi‐Fi via la solution CrossPBX CHEAP dans le cloud. Dans ce dernier cas, le numéro de téléphone fixe du bureau est affiché au correspondant. Donc, le smartphone obtient un "numéro de téléphone fixe". Utilisez votre smartphone à la place d’un combiné DECT : L’utilisateur du smartphone ne ressent pratiquement aucune différence avec le un poste DECT. Néanmoins, grâce à l’App CrosspBX, il peut désormais également consulter en temps réel les répertoires téléphoniques de sa centrale téléphonique CrossPBX CHEAP pour l'ensemble de la société, écouter sa boîte vocale sur sa centrale téléphonique CrossPBX CHEAP depuis son smartphone et afficher tous les appels passés et manqués via sa centrale téléphonique CrossPBX CHEAP depuis son smartphone. Mais vous pouvez faire plus! Ainsi, le statut en ligne des collègues est visible, qu'il soient au téléphone ou disponibles, et les déviations d’appels peuvent également être configurées via l’App CrossPBX. Nécessite la souscription à une solution de centrale téléphonique dans le cloud CrossPBX CHEAP (www.crosspbx.lu). Selon type d’abonnement mobile, votre opérateur peut vous facturer le trafic lors de l’utilisation en 3G ou supérieur.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Linphone at 15.0 against CrossPBX's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Linphone ships an update every 2 months, CrossPBX every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Linphone | CrossPBX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Belledonne Communications SARL | TeamFON GmbH |
Bugs and requests
Linphone
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes on startup
- Incoming calls not working properly
- Settings not saving correctly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for multiple SIP accounts
- Improve user interface and navigation
- Provide more customization options
- Enhance audio quality and noise cancellation
CrossPBX
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Linphone
No in-app purchases
CrossPBX
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Linphone free?
Is CrossPBX free?
Do Linphone or CrossPBX have ads?
Which is updated more often, Linphone or CrossPBX?
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