SessionTalk SIP Softphone vs CFBTEL
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 in-app upgrade for push notifications, video calling, messaging and XMPP, presence, multiple SIP accounts, call transfers, conference merging and call recording. 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. 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.
CFBTEL
This app enables remote business communication through voice and video calls, conferencing, and chat. It offers features like call recording, transfer, and statistics, enhancing team collaboration from any location.
- Voice and video calls
- Conference scheduling
- Team chat
- Call recording
- Call statistics
- Bluetooth support
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The CFBTEL App allows you to make and receive calls, schedule conferences, video call and chat with your team and customers from anywhere. Download now for an upgraded notification system and faster than ever reconnection speed. CFBTEL App is truly your one-stop tool for working remotely while adding that extra spark to your business communications. Features: - Support for Bluetooth and hands-free devices - Call waiting - Call transfer - Call statistics - Call recording - Conference calls - Presence (SIP simple) - SMS
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CFBTEL at 100% against SessionTalk SIP Softphone's 39%. CFBTEL also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). SessionTalk SIP Softphone's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. CFBTEL asks for nothing beyond the download.
CFBTEL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SessionTalk SIP Softphone has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of SessionTalk SIP Softphone's written reviews are positive against 100% of CFBTEL's.
SessionTalk SIP Softphone ships an update weekly, CFBTEL every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SessionTalk SIP Softphone | CFBTEL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (1K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 39.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SessionTalk Ltd | CFBTEL |
Customer experience
SessionTalk SIP Softphone
CFBTEL
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
CFBTEL
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
CFBTEL
No in-app purchases
Questions
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