Linphone vs Note. | Save & Share Places
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Linphone
This open-source app provides free audio/video calls and text messaging over the internet. It allows users to be reachable at any time via WiFi or mobile data, offering secure communication and file sharing. Advanced users can customize various settings for SIP-compatible VoIP services.
- High definition audio/video calls
- Audio conference calls
- Picture and file sharing
- Always reachable with push notifications
- Secure communication options
- SIP-compatible VoIP 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.
Note. | Save & Share Places
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See a cool restaurant on TikTok? A hidden bar on Instagram? A coffee shop your friend won't shut up about? Note helps you save every place worth visiting, organize them however you want, and plan adventures with friends. NEVER FORGET A GREAT PLACE AGAIN Stop scrolling through your camera roll trying to find that restaurant from last month. Save any spot the moment you discover it and actually remember to go. SAVE FROM ANYWHERE Bookmark restaurants, bars, coffee shops, hiking trails, boutiques, parks, concert venues, any place that catches your eye. If it's worth remembering, save it to Note. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY Create collections for any vibe: - Date Nights in the City - Best Taco Spots - Tokyo 2025 Trip - Weekend Adventures - Coffee Shops with WiFi - Hidden Gems Your places, your categories, your way. PLAN TOGETHER Share collections with friends and let everyone add their favorite spots. Planning a trip? Everyone can contribute. Looking for Friday night plans? Check your shared spots. NEVER MISS WHAT'S NEARBY See all your saved places on a map. Discover what's around you when you need it. Turn your bookmarks into real experiences. MADE FOR DISCOVERY Found a spot on social media? Heard about a place from a friend? Stumbled onto something amazing? Save it instantly before you forget. Note is your personal map of everywhere worth going—organized, shareable, and always with you. --- PERFECT FOR: - Food lovers discovering restaurants on TikTok and Instagram - Travelers planning trips and exploring new cities - Friends coordinating weekend plans and nights out - Anyone tired of losing recommendations in screenshots Download Note and start building your list of places to explore.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Linphone at none against Note. | Save & Share Places's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 ships an update every 2 months, Note. | Save & Share Places every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Linphone | Note. | Save & Share Places |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Belledonne Communications SARL | Treadway Designs LLC. |
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
Note. | Save & Share Places
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Linphone
No in-app purchases
Note. | Save & Share Places
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Linphone free?
Is Note. | Save & Share Places free?
Do Linphone or Note. | Save & Share Places have ads?
Which is updated more often, Linphone or Note. | Save & Share Places?
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