Comparison

Linphone vs Mirror

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • High definition audio/video calls
  • Audio conference calls
  • Picture and file sharing
  • Always reachable with push notifications
  • Secure communication options
  • SIP-compatible VoIP integration
Features
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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.

About

Mirror

Features
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Mirror helps you get fast feedback! Take a photo, choose a prompt, set how long people have to respond, and share it with your group or through a link. Friends can leave comments from the app or on the web, making it easy to get reactions even if they have not downloaded Mirror yet. Use Mirror for outfit checks, quick opinions, and moments where you want a second look before deciding. Your posts stay organized so you can come back and see the feedback you received.

Screenshots

Linphone4 screens
Mirror4 screens

Verdict

The call

Linphone and Mirror are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linphone ships an update every 2 months, Mirror monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Linphone versus Mirror: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinphoneMirror
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBelledonne Communications SARLRene Labs

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

Mirror

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Linphone

No in-app purchases

None

Mirror

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linphone free?
Linphone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mirror free?
Mirror is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Linphone or Mirror have ads?
Neither Linphone nor Mirror shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linphone or Mirror?
Linphone ships an update every 2 months, and Mirror monthly. Most recently, Linphone was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mirror on October 31, 2026.

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