# Linphone vs Out Again

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Linphone | Out Again |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linphone/id360065638/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/out-again/id6763454742/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 35.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 69 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Belledonne Communications SARL](https://appshunter.io/developer/694969034) | [Cristian Rebolloso](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895323626) |

## 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


### Out Again

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/out-again/id6763454742)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**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 Out Again free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Linphone or Out Again?

Out Again is rated higher. Linphone averages 2.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Out Again averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Linphone or Out Again have ads?

Neither Linphone nor Out Again shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Linphone or Out Again?

Linphone ships an update every 2 months, and Out Again every 6 days. Most recently, Linphone was updated on October 23, 2026 and Out Again on October 12, 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.*