Comparison

SessionTalk SIP Softphone vs VoxCon

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

VoxCon

This application enables voice and video calls, along with instant messaging, using cellular data or WiFi. It connects to IPPBX systems or other SIP servers, offering advanced call management and security features.

Highlights
  • SIP-based softphone
  • Voice and video calls
  • Instant messaging
  • Call management (switch, merge, transfer)
  • Advanced security settings
  • HD audio and 1080P video support
  • NAT traversal options
Features
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VoxCon is a FREE softphone application which allows users to make and receive voice/video calls and Instant Messages through OpenVox IPPBX system or other SIP servers via either cellular data or WiFi from anywhere in the world. Key Features & Technical Specifications: • SIP-based softphone • VoxCon facilitates easy and effective communication management with an intuitive interface which accommodates multiple calls. • Can be used over cellular data connection or WiFi • Call functionality includes the ability to switch between two calls, merge and split calls and perform attended and unattended transfers. • It incorporates advanced security settings which allows for secure call signaling and audio encryption. • 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-WB. • Powerful NAT traversal options including automatic NAT discovery, STUN and UPnP • Users can view info of Incoming & Outgoing calls and missed calls in call history

Screenshots

SessionTalk SIP Softphone3 screens
VoxCon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SessionTalk SIP Softphone at 4.5 against VoxCon's 3.0. SessionTalk SIP Softphone also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 1). VoxCon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SessionTalk SIP Softphone sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. VoxCon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SessionTalk SIP Softphone holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. 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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SessionTalk SIP Softphone versus VoxCon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSessionTalk SIP SoftphoneVoxCon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1K ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews39.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSessionTalk LtdOpenVox Communication Co., Ltd

Customer experience

SessionTalk SIP Softphone

All ratings1,016 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews366 reviews
Positive39.3%
Neutral12.6%
Negative48.1%

VoxCon

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

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

VoxCon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SessionTalk SIP Softphone

One-time2
  • G.729 Annex A Codec$2.99
  • Upgrade to Pro$6.99
None

VoxCon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SessionTalk SIP Softphone free?
SessionTalk SIP Softphone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VoxCon free?
VoxCon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SessionTalk SIP Softphone or VoxCon?
SessionTalk SIP Softphone is rated higher. SessionTalk SIP Softphone averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while VoxCon averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SessionTalk SIP Softphone or VoxCon have ads?
Neither SessionTalk SIP Softphone nor VoxCon shows ads.

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