Linphone vs VoxCon
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.
VoxCon
This application enables voice and video calls, along with instant messaging, using cellular data or WiFi. It connects to IPPBX systems or other SIP servers, offering advanced call management and security features.
- SIP-based softphone
- Voice and video calls
- Instant messaging
- Call management (switch, merge, transfer)
- Advanced security settings
- HD audio and 1080P video support
- NAT traversal options
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VoxCon is a FREE softphone application which allows users to make and receive voice/video calls and Instant Messages through OpenVox IPPBX system or other SIP servers via either cellular data or WiFi from anywhere in the world. Key Features & Technical Specifications: • SIP-based softphone • VoxCon facilitates easy and effective communication management with an intuitive interface which accommodates multiple calls. • Can be used over cellular data connection or WiFi • Call functionality includes the ability to switch between two calls, merge and split calls and perform attended and unattended transfers. • It incorporates advanced security settings which allows for secure call signaling and audio encryption. • Supports up to 1080P video call with H.264 and VP8 codec, and supports HD audio call. • Codecs offered includes: G.279, G.711a/u, Opus, AMR, AMR-WB, G.722.1, iLBC, GSM, SPEEX-WB. • Powerful NAT traversal options including automatic NAT discovery, STUN and UPnP • Users can view info of Incoming & Outgoing calls and missed calls in call history
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: VoxCon at 4.0 against Linphone's 2.7. VoxCon also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Linphone's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
VoxCon holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linphone has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Linphone | VoxCon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (10 ratings) | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Belledonne Communications SARL | OpenVox Communication Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
Linphone
VoxCon
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
VoxCon
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Linphone
No in-app purchases
VoxCon
No in-app purchases
