Linphone vs WILG®
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.
WILG®
This event app provides attendees with all the essential information for conferences and conventions. Access schedules, speaker details, event maps, and important announcements in one place to stay organized and engaged.
- Session schedules
- Speaker information
- Special event listings
- Meeting room locations
- Interactive event maps
- Important announcements
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The WILG® Event App is your digital companion for WILG® conferences, conventions, and special events. Designed for both WILG® members and non-member attendees, the app puts the information you need throughout the event right at your fingertips. Registered attendees can view session schedules, speaker information, special events, agendas, meeting room locations, sponsors, partners, exhibitors, and interactive event maps—all in one convenient place. Stay informed with important announcements, schedule updates, reminders, and event communications as they happen. Whether you're planning your day, finding your next session, visiting exhibitors, or keeping up with event activities, the WILG® Event App helps you stay organized, connected, and engaged from arrival through the final session. Event registration is completed directly through WILG®. Once registered, eligible attendees are provided access to the app for their event.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WILG® at 5.0 against Linphone's 2.7. WILG® also leads on update cadence (every 4 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.
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.
WILG® 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, WILG® every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Linphone | WILG® |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Belledonne Communications SARL | JuriTech.ai |
Customer experience
Linphone
WILG®
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
WILG®
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Linphone
No in-app purchases
WILG®
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Linphone free?
Is WILG® free?
Which has better reviews, Linphone or WILG®?
Do Linphone or WILG® have ads?
Which is updated more often, Linphone or WILG®?
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