SessionTalk SIP Softphone vs SKYTEL UC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SessionTalk SIP Softphone
This mobile SIP client integrates with cloud VoIP solutions, offering advanced call management and high-quality communication. It supports various codecs, multiple accounts, and secure calling features, with some premium functionalities available through in-app purchases.
- SIP VoIP calls over LTE and WiFi
- Incoming calls via Push Notifications
- Video Calls with H264 & VP8 codec
- Multiple accounts - simultaneously registered
- Call Recording
- TLS Encryption and SRTP secure calls
- Conference - Merge and Split
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Your business number. Your iPhone. Your way to stay in touch. SessionTalk SIP Softphone brings your compatible SIP account to iPhone and iPad, with a clear dialler, quick access to contacts and calling tools for working from anywhere. Start with SIP voice calling. Unlock the optional one-time Business upgrade for push notifications, video calling, messaging and XMPP, presence, multiple SIP accounts, call transfers, conference merging, call recording and ZRTP audio encryption. The messaging screenshots show features available with this upgrade. CALL WITH CONFIDENCE • Make and receive SIP calls over Wi-Fi and mobile data. • Find people quickly with contacts, favourites and call history. • Use Bluetooth, speakerphone, mute, hold and voicemail notifications. • Enjoy clear audio with Opus, G.722 and G.711 support. MORE WAYS TO KEEP IN TOUCH • Share messages with XMPP chat and compatible SIP messaging services. • Keep conversations organised with contact avatars and group chat rooms. • Share images and files in supported messaging conversations. • Stay reachable with incoming-call push notifications and background XMPP message delivery. TOOLS FOR YOUR WORKDAY • Manage multiple SIP accounts in one app. • Transfer calls, bring people together in conferences and record calls. • Use video calling with a compatible provider. • Support for TLS and SRTP when enabled by your service. • ZRTP audio encryption requires the Business upgrade. Purchase or restore it in Premium Features. • Compare the on-screen security code with the other caller to verify a ZRTP call. • See your call encryption type and ZRTP verification status during calls. • ZRTP requires a compatible peer and media path and supports audio only. Video is unavailable while ZRTP is enabled. BRING YOUR OWN SERVICE SessionTalk is a softphone, not a phone service. A compatible SIP account or PBX is required for calling. XMPP messaging requires a compatible XMPP account. SIP messaging, video, push and other features depend on your provider and configuration. Provider calling charges and mobile data charges may apply. Need help? Contact support@sessiontalk.co.uk.
SKYTEL UC
This app is a SIP-based softphone for iPhone, enabling Wi-Fi or cellular calls and instant messaging. It integrates with your contacts for easy management and supports advanced call features like merging and transfers. Enjoy secure communication with encryption and high-definition audio and video.
- SIP-based softphone
- Wi-Fi or 4G/LTE calls
- Instant messaging
- Push notifications for calls/messages
- Contact list integration
- Call management (switch, merge, transfer)
- Video conferencing support
- Secure call signaling and encryption
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SKYTEL UC is a SIP-based softphone for iPhone that uses Wi-Fi or 4G/LTE connection to make and receive calls and Instant Messages. Interworking with SKYTEL PBX,SKYTEL UC support push notification, which allows it receive calls and messages even it was force terminated. By using iPhone's existing contact list, SKYTEL UC facilitates easy and effective communication management with an intuitive interface which accommodates multiple calls. Call functionality includes the ability to switch between two calls, merge and split calls and perform attended and unattended transfers. It also supports video conference which needs MCU support. SKYTEL UC incorporates advanced security settings which allows for secure call signaling and audio encryption. It supports up to 1080P video call with H.264 and VP8 codec, and supports HD audio call. Codecs offered includes: G.279, G.711a/u, Opus, AMR, AMR-WB, G.722.1, iLBC, GSM, SPEEX-WEB.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SKYTEL UC at 5.0 against SessionTalk SIP Softphone's 4.5. SKYTEL UC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). SessionTalk SIP Softphone's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1K vs 2). On price, ads and device support 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. SessionTalk SIP Softphone sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SKYTEL UC asks for nothing beyond the download.
SKYTEL UC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SessionTalk SIP Softphone has 1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SessionTalk SIP Softphone ships an update every 5 days, SKYTEL UC every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SessionTalk SIP Softphone | SKYTEL UC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 39.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SessionTalk Ltd | PortSIP Solutions, Inc. |
Customer experience
SessionTalk SIP Softphone
SKYTEL UC
Bugs and requests
SessionTalk SIP Softphone
Reported bugs
4 issues- Incoming calls not working
- Calls dropping
- Connectivity issues
- Keypad not working properly
Requested features
4 requests- Scheduled DND mode
- Improved iPad support
- Video calling
- More codec support
SKYTEL UC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SessionTalk SIP Softphone
- G.729 Annex A Codec$2.99
- Upgrade to Pro$6.99
SKYTEL UC
No in-app purchases
Questions
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