Linphone vs Out Again
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Out Again
Share moments privately with friends through instant photo posts. Friends can react, comment, and reply with their own photos in real-time. Stay updated with a live feed and see who's active tonight.
- Instant camera-first posting
- Live social feed
- Reactions, comments, and photo replies
- Friend tagging and group feeds
- Activity strip showing active friends
- Real-time notifications
- Private friend-based sharing
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Out Again is a private social app for sharing moments with friends. Open the camera, snap a photo, and post instantly. Friends can react, comment, reply with photos, and keep up with what’s happening in real time. Features: • Instant camera-first posting • Live social feed • Reactions, comments, GIFs, and photo replies • Friend tagging and group feeds • “Tonight” activity strip showing who’s active live • Real-time notifications • Live Activities support • Private friend-based sharing • Custom activity tags
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Out Again at 100% against Linphone's 35%. Out Again also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). Linphone's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 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.
Out Again holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Linphone's written reviews are positive against 100% of Out Again's.
Linphone ships an update every 2 months, Out Again every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Linphone | Out Again |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Belledonne Communications SARL | Cristian Rebolloso |
Customer experience
Linphone
Out Again
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
Out Again
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Linphone
No in-app purchases
Out Again
No in-app purchases
