# Linphone vs MasoloApp

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Linphone | MasoloApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linphone/id360065638/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masoloapp/id6779452419/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 35.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 69 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Belledonne Communications SARL](https://appshunter.io/developer/694969034) | [JEAN PIERRE HORLY MABWER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779452421) |

## 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


### MasoloApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masoloapp/id6779452419)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**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 MasoloApp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Linphone or MasoloApp?

MasoloApp is rated higher. Linphone averages 2.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while MasoloApp averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Linphone or MasoloApp have ads?

Neither Linphone nor MasoloApp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Linphone or MasoloApp?

Linphone ships an update every 2 months, and MasoloApp fortnightly. Most recently, Linphone was updated on October 20, 2026 and MasoloApp on September 14, 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.*