# Linphone vs Suav

The clearest difference is rating: Suav at 5.0 against Linphone's 2.7. Suav also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). Linphone's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Suav holds the better App Store score, 5.0 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.

Linphone ships an update every 2 months, Suav every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Linphone | Suav |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linphone/id360065638/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suav/id6747854828/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 35.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 69 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Belledonne Communications SARL](https://appshunter.io/developer/694969034) | [KabCash Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608437715) |

## What reviewers say

### Linphone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linphone/id360065638)

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:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Incoming calls not working properly
- Settings not saving correctly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add support for multiple SIP accounts
- Improve user interface and navigation
- Provide more customization options
- Enhance audio quality and noise cancellation


### Suav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suav/id6747854828)

Transform your photos with diverse styles and innovative remix formats. Add bold effects and edits quickly to create unique visual content. Experiment with new aesthetic possibilities and share your creations.

**Highlights:** Create photos in any style, Experiment with new mix formats, Add bold effects and edits, Transform photos into any aesthetic, Create new remix types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Linphone free?

Linphone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Suav free?

Suav is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Linphone or Suav?

Suav is rated higher. Linphone averages 2.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Suav averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Linphone or Suav have ads?

Neither Linphone nor Suav shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Linphone or Suav?

Linphone ships an update every 2 months, and Suav every 6 days. Most recently, Linphone was updated on October 17, 2026 and Suav on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*