Comparison

Linphone vs VFOX LIMITED

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

VFOX LIMITED

Features
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VFOX: Worldwide Roaming THE COMPANY VFOX LIMITED BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS, BVI REGISTERED COMPANY NO. 2026027 INTRODUCTION WORLDWIDE MOBILE PHONE ROAMING IS VERY COSTLY, CONSUMERS HAVE TAKEN OTHER MEANS OF BEING IN TOUCH, BUT MOST OF THEM PREFER TO BE CONNECTED TO THEIR MOBILE PHONE NUMBER, THIS IS BECAUSE YOU CAN NOT EXPECT TO INFORM EACH AND EVERYONE THAT YOU’RE TRAVELING ABROAD, FOR AN EMERGENCY SOMEONE MAY CALL ON THE MOBILE PHONE NUMBER, CUSTOMERS, BUSINESS CLIENTS AND ALL SMS NOTIFICATIONS COMES TO THE MOBILE NUMBER. “ROAMING IS COSTLY”. INNOVATION EXCELLENCE IN THE PROCESS OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, THE COMPANY HAS INVENTED A DIGITAL BROADBAND A MODEM WHICH WILL PROVIDE THE MOBILE PHONE USERS ACCESS TO FREE WORLDWIDE ROAMING FACILITIES FOR INCOMING AND OUTGOING CALLS AND TEXT MESSAGES WHILE BEING CONNECTED TO THEIR LOCAL SIM CARD AND THE NETWORK PROVIDER AS PER THEIR LOCAL PACKAGE. THE CALLER TO THE TRAVELLER DOES NOT NEED TO BE CONNECTED TO INTERNET OR WIFI. ONLY THE TRAVELLER NEEDS TO BE CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET VIA DATA SIM OR BY WIFI. HOW IT WORKS DOWNLOAD THE VFOX APPLICATION (VFOX APP) AND PURCHASE A VFOX BROADBAND ON THE APPLICATION, WHICH WILL BE DELIVERED TO THE ADDRESS SUBMITTED ANYWHRE IN THE WORLD ALONG WITH THE VFOX BROADBAND YOU WILL RECEIVE THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL THAT WILL GUIDE HOW TO SET UP AND USE THE VFOX APPLICATION TO CONNECT WITH THE VFOX BROADBAND FOR FREE WORLDWIDE ROAMING. For more details: http://vfox.online

Screenshots

Linphone4 screens
VFOX LIMITED4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Linphone at every 2 months against VFOX LIMITED's every 30 months. VFOX LIMITED's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linphone ships an update every 2 months, VFOX LIMITED every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Linphone versus VFOX LIMITED: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinphoneVFOX LIMITED
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 30 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBelledonne Communications SARLVFOX LIMITED

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

VFOX LIMITED

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Linphone

No in-app purchases

None

VFOX LIMITED

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linphone free?
Linphone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VFOX LIMITED free?
VFOX LIMITED is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Linphone or VFOX LIMITED have ads?
Neither Linphone nor VFOX LIMITED shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linphone or VFOX LIMITED?
Linphone ships an update every 2 months, and VFOX LIMITED every 30 months. Most recently, Linphone was updated on October 23, 2026 and VFOX LIMITED on October 9, 2026.

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