SessionTalk SIP Softphone vs IP Commander for iOS
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.
IP Commander for iOS
This app allows you to make and receive phone calls from your iPad using a compatible VoIP service. It offers features like call forwarding, conferencing, and integration with your iPad's address book for convenient communication.
- Make and receive HD voice calls
- Call forwarding and conferencing
- Integrates with iPad address book
- Programmable buttons
- Background operation support
- Call history and voicemail indicator
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IP Commander for iOS allows you to make, receive, forward, transfer, conference and manage phone calls from your iPad while docked on your Communicator once it is configured and registered to a compatible voice over Internet service (VoIP). **IMPORTANT NOTE: IP Commander, used in conjunction with the Communicator, is a standalone SIP phone, and not a VoIP service. A IP-PBX/SIP server connection or subscription with a SIP-based VoIP provider is required to make or receive calls with IP Commander for iOS. IP Commander for iOS enables you make and receive HD voice calls from your home or office. Dialing from address book on the iPad is a breeze. And you can add phone numbers and contacts from the IP Commander call logs to your iPad address book. IP Commander simplifies calling family, friends and business associates while providing convenient call management features such as programmable buttons, forwarding, three way calling, customizable music on hold, etc. iDevices Supported : iPad, iPad2, and the new iPad. This version is only compatible with iOS 5 and iOS 6. Audio Path Control: To enable IP Commander on your Communicator, navigate to the Audio System Control panel in the app while your iPad is connected and turn on Enable Commander and set the Audio System Control preference to Commander. Audio/Voice connection can go thru both Bluetooth™ or 30-pin connector to Communicator dock. Supported Audio Interfaces: Headset port with microphone Wide band Handset Speakerphones Supported Phone Features: Single account support for any SIP-compliant service or IPPBX server Multi-tasking support for background operation, such as fielding incoming calls or talking on a call while using other applications on your iPad. Call display and voicemail message waiting indicator Speakerphone, mute and hold operation and indication Call history – list of received, missed and dialed calls Uses iPad Contact List Ringtones and contact avatars Multiple call support : swap among calls, merge calls and transfer calls Call forwarding : Always forward, Busy forward, No answer forward and Do not disturb (DND) forward 3-way conferencing Voice Mail function Programmable Dial plan support Phone lock / unlock Hot line Sound quality : Noise reduction, Gain Control and VAD (Voice Activation Detection) , AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancelation) Audio codecs include G.722 (HD), G.711, and G.729 Support for DTMF: the ability to enter numbers in PBX, IVR or an Auto-attendant via RFC 2833, SIP INFO or in-band method VPN support VLAN support Quality of Service: ToS Marking and DSCP (Differentiated Services Code Point) NAT Traversal: configurable STUN and SIP ping clients, DNS SRV support Security and Encryption: TLS and SRTP
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SessionTalk SIP Softphone at 4.4 against IP Commander for iOS's 1.0. SessionTalk SIP Softphone also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). IP Commander for iOS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (50% vs 39%). On price and ads 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. IP Commander for iOS asks for nothing beyond the download.
SessionTalk SIP Softphone holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. 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. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of SessionTalk SIP Softphone's written reviews are positive against 50% of IP Commander for iOS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
SessionTalk SIP Softphone ships an update weekly, IP Commander for iOS every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SessionTalk SIP Softphone | IP Commander for iOS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (1K ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 39.2% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 5.1.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SessionTalk Ltd | TECOM CO., LTD. |
Customer experience
SessionTalk SIP Softphone
IP Commander for iOS
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
IP Commander for iOS
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
IP Commander for iOS
No in-app purchases
Questions
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