Comparison

Linphone vs TeamSpeak 3

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

TeamSpeak 3

This app provides advanced voice chat and communication for groups over the internet or private networks. It offers features like low data usage, advanced permission controls, and anonymous use, making it ideal for gamers, friends, and businesses.

Highlights
  • Ad & Spam Free
  • Low data usage
  • Advanced permission controls
  • Offline/LAN functionality
  • Push-To-Talk (PTT) and voice activation
  • Connect to multiple servers & channels
  • Synchronise bookmarks across devices
Features
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Voice Chat Communication used by Professional Gamers. ---------- TeamSpeak is an advanced voice chat and communication app that enables groups of people to communicate and share information with each other via the internet or through private networks, whether they are using smartphones or desktop PCs/Macs. FEATURES: ● Ad & Spam Free ● Low data usage ● Minimal CPU Usage ● Advanced Permission Controls ● Offline/LAN functionality ● Use on public or your own private server ● Use Anonymously ● Synchronise your bookmarks across devices ● Push-To-Talk (PTT) and voice activation ● Connect to multiple servers & channels ● Send and receive group and direct messages ● Identity and contacts management ● See detailed channel and player information ● Get player status notifications ● Universal app for iPhone/iPod/iPad The preferred voice chat solution for online gamers, friends and family and small businesses world-wide. TeamSpeak lets you chat with fellow team mates, discuss strategy in real-time, or facilitate online events. TeamSpeak can be run on either your own private server where you can securely connect with and chat to your guild, clan or colleagues. Or jump on one of the many public servers and channels. TeamSpeak3 for iOS is optimized to enhance your mobile device experience and keeps you connected with your peers while you're on-the-go. To communicate with other users using TeamSpeak, you must be connected to a TeamSpeak 3 server (directly connecting to users is not possible). To view a list of public servers, download the TeamSpeak desktop client and choose Connections > Server List. To join a private server, contact your clan/guild/group's administrator for the information you would need to connect. Our team of developers are constantly working on improving the solution and to add new features to give you an even better experience. If you find a specific bug or crash issue please let us know. In most cases our developers will find and squash bugs or fix crash issues quickly, especially if you can aid us with information regarding your hardware or environment, and how to reproduce the issue. You may even get a reward!

Screenshots

Linphone4 screens
TeamSpeak 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Linphone at Free against TeamSpeak 3's $0.99. Linphone also leads on rating (2.7 vs 2.5) and review sentiment (35% vs 25%). TeamSpeak 3's advantage is ratings volume (243 vs 10) and chart position (#4 vs unranked). On update cadence, 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

Linphone is free to download; TeamSpeak 3 costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Linphone holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TeamSpeak 3 has 243 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Linphone's written reviews are positive against 25% of TeamSpeak 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Linphone versus TeamSpeak 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinphoneTeamSpeak 3
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating2.7 (10 ratings) — better2.5 (243 ratings)
Positive reviews35.4% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10243 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#4 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB33 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBelledonne Communications SARLTeamSpeak Systems Inc

Customer experience

Linphone

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

TeamSpeak 3

All ratings237 ratings
Positive32.5%
Neutral8.9%
Negative58.6%
Written reviews404 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral10.1%
Negative64.9%

User reviews

Linphone

From 10 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good call quality
  • 🚀 Works well with SIP providers
  • 💡 Useful features like DTMF support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy, crashes frequently
  • 🔑 Issues with account setup and configuration
  • 🔒 Security concerns with password handling
  • 🔋 Unreliable background/push notification support

TeamSpeak 3

From 243 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works as advertised
  • 👍 Good voice quality
  • 🚀 Smooth connection speeds

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Unable to connect to servers
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues
  • 👎 Poor user interface
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

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

TeamSpeak 3

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when trying to connect
  • Unable to join password-protected channels
  • Microphone and audio issues
  • Scrolling problems
  • Outdated version not compatible with servers

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add ability to adjust individual user volume
  • Implement dark mode
  • Allow importing identities from PC
  • Add option to keep screen on
  • Improve Bluetooth microphone support
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  • Provide more admin/moderation controls

In-app purchases

None

Linphone

No in-app purchases

None

TeamSpeak 3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linphone free?
Linphone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TeamSpeak 3 free?
TeamSpeak 3 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Linphone or TeamSpeak 3?
Linphone is rated higher. Linphone averages 2.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while TeamSpeak 3 averages 2.5 from 243 ratings.
Do Linphone or TeamSpeak 3 have ads?
Neither Linphone nor TeamSpeak 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linphone or TeamSpeak 3?
Linphone ships an update every 2 months, and TeamSpeak 3 every 2 months. Most recently, Linphone was updated on October 23, 2026 and TeamSpeak 3 on October 26, 2026.

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