Comparison

Linphone vs Castel SIP

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

Castel SIP

This application functions as a SIP intercom softphone, enabling users to make and receive audio and video calls from IP intercom stations on their mobile devices. It allows for communication and remote door opening, working through Wi-Fi and cellular data networks.

Highlights
  • Audio and video calls
  • IP intercom station integration
  • Remote door opening
  • Address book with favorites
  • Call history
  • Remote commands during calls
Features
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Castel SIP App is a SIP intercom softphone. The easy-to-use and intuitive application, allows you to make and receive audio and video calls from IP intercom stations (XELLIP, CAPIP...) on your iPhone or iPad. With Castel SIP App, you can communicate and open the door, anywhere. It works with the Castel Cloud SIP server through Wi-Fi and 3G/4G/5G. Main features: - Audio and video calls with advanced functionalities (Loudspeaker, transfer calls, hold...) - Address book with favorites - Call history - Remote commands during calls and DTMF - Support landscape and portrait mode for all smartphone and tablet designs (camera notch...) Note: Please, check your cellular operator's terms of agreement to make sure they allow SIP calls on their network before using Castel SIP App.

Screenshots

Linphone4 screens
Castel SIP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Castel SIP at 60% against Linphone's 35%. Linphone's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). 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

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, Castel SIP every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Linphone versus Castel SIP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinphoneCastel SIP
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.4% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBelledonne Communications SARLCastel

Customer experience

Linphone

All ratings10 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews458 reviews
Positive35.4%
Neutral14.4%
Negative50.2%

Castel SIP

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

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

Castel SIP

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Linphone

No in-app purchases

None

Castel SIP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linphone free?
Linphone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Castel SIP free?
Castel SIP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Linphone or Castel SIP have ads?
Neither Linphone nor Castel SIP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linphone or Castel SIP?
Linphone ships an update every 2 months, and Castel SIP every 4 months. Most recently, Linphone was updated on October 29, 2026 and Castel SIP on September 18, 2026.

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