SessionTalk SIP Softphone vs Softphone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SessionTalk SIP Softphone
This app brings your business SIP account to your mobile device, offering voice calling, messaging, and video. An optional upgrade unlocks advanced features like call recording, multiple accounts, and enhanced security.
- SIP voice calling
- XMPP chat and messaging
- Video calling
- Multiple SIP account management
- Call recording and transfer
- ZRTP audio encryption
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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.
Softphone
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Softphone PBX app empowers your business with features like call forwarding, conference calling, and voicemail transcription. Softphone PBX is not just for personal use; it's the ultimate tool for professionals on the go. It is compatible with all standard SIP providers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SessionTalk SIP Softphone at Free against Softphone's $0.99. Softphone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On 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
SessionTalk SIP Softphone is free to download; Softphone costs $0.99 up front. SessionTalk SIP Softphone sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Softphone asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SessionTalk SIP Softphone | Softphone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | SessionTalk Ltd | Choicecloud Ltd |
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
Softphone
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
Softphone
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SessionTalk SIP Softphone free?
Is Softphone free?
Do SessionTalk SIP Softphone or Softphone have ads?
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