Comparison

Linphone vs A Event 4U

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 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
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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

A Event 4U

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A Event 4U helps you create polished event invitations, send guest links, and manage plans from your iPhone. Build an invite in minutes with ready-made flyer designs, event details, guest lists, RSVP tracking, time polls, sign-up lists, reminders, and optional event chat. Hosts can send invitations by text or email, monitor guest responses, and keep every update tied to the event instead of scattered across message threads. Guests can open their invite link, view event details, RSVP, vote on time options, claim sign-up items, and join event chat when enabled by the host. Subscriptions are governed by Apple’s standard Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aevent4u.com/privacy A Event 4U is built for birthdays, parties, dinners, team events, celebrations, and everyday plans that need a clear guest list and simple coordination.

Screenshots

Linphone4 screens
A Event 4U4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: A Event 4U at every 10 days against Linphone's every 2 months. Linphone's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

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, A Event 4U every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Linphone versus A Event 4U: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinphoneA Event 4U
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBelledonne Communications SARLAiMLText

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

A Event 4U

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Linphone

No in-app purchases

None

A Event 4U

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linphone free?
Linphone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is A Event 4U free?
A Event 4U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Linphone or A Event 4U have ads?
Neither Linphone nor A Event 4U shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linphone or A Event 4U?
Linphone ships an update every 2 months, and A Event 4U every 10 days. Most recently, Linphone was updated on October 3, 2026 and A Event 4U on September 9, 2026.

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