Linphone vs MasoloApp
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.
MasoloApp
A secure messaging app designed for Congolese users, offering instant text, audio, and video calls. Share media, create groups, and use status updates with end-to-end encryption and an economical data mode. It functions well on weak internet connections and prioritizes user privacy.
- Instant text messages
- HD audio and video calls
- Media and file sharing
- Group chats
- Status updates
- End-to-end encryption
- Economical data mode
- Automatic translation
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MasoloApp — La messagerie sécurisée made in RDC. Communiquez librement avec vos proches, collègues et groupes grâce à une app conçue pour les Congolais, par des Congolais. Fonctionnalités : - Messages texte instantanés - Appels audio et vidéo HD - Partage de photos, vidéos, fichiers et audio - Groupes de discussion - Statuts (stories) - Chiffrement de bout en bout - Mode données économique - Traduction automatique (français, lingala, swahili, anglais) MasoloApp fonctionne même avec une connexion internet faible. Votre vie privée est notre priorité — aucun message n'est stocké sur nos serveurs. Développé par STE Congo SARL à Kinshasa.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MasoloApp at 5.0 against Linphone's 2.7. MasoloApp also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Linphone's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2). 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.
MasoloApp 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Linphone ships an update every 2 months, MasoloApp fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Linphone | MasoloApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Belledonne Communications SARL | JEAN PIERRE HORLY MABWER |
Customer experience
Linphone
MasoloApp
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
MasoloApp
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Linphone
No in-app purchases
MasoloApp
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Linphone free?
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