Linphone vs MizuPhone
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.
MizuPhone
This application allows users to make and receive VoIP calls and chat over various internet connections. It supports multiple VoIP providers and offers advanced PBX features for seamless communication.
- VoIP calls and chat
- Supports any connection (GPRS to 5G)
- SIP over UDP, TCP, and TLS
- Push notifications
- CallKit integration
- Multiple VoIP codecs with echo cancellation
- PBX features (hold, transfer, conference)
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Call your friends on VoIP. MizuPhone is a free customizable SIP softphone that lets you call your friends using any VoIP provider. Type your VoIP provider server address in “Server” input box, your SIP account Username and Password, and you're ready to go. Supported features: -Initiate and receive VoIP calls and chat over any connection above 15 kbits (GPRS, EDGE, WiFi, 3G, 4G, 5G) -SIP over UDP, TCP and TLS -Push notifications for always availability -CallKit native call integration -All the popular VoIP codec's are supported with echo cancellation including G.729 and OPUS wideband -PBX features such as DTMF, hold, transfer, conference, caller-id, call-wait, credit and rating display -A list of SIP related RFC’s and call-control features -Integration with server API such as new user registration, callback, SMS and others -Optional branding and customization
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Linphone at 2.7 against MizuPhone's 2.3. Linphone also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 3). MizuPhone's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Linphone's written reviews are positive against 33% of MizuPhone's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Linphone | MizuPhone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (10 ratings) — better | 2.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 35.4% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Belledonne Communications SARL | Mizutech |
Customer experience
Linphone
MizuPhone
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
MizuPhone
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Linphone
No in-app purchases
MizuPhone
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Linphone free?
Is MizuPhone free?
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Do Linphone or MizuPhone have ads?
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