Comparison

SessionTalk SIP Softphone vs PortSIP ONE

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 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.

Highlights
  • SIP voice calling
  • XMPP chat and messaging
  • Video calling
  • Multiple SIP account management
  • Call recording and transfer
  • ZRTP audio encryption
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 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.

About

PortSIP ONE

Features
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PortSIP One is a client specifically designed for PortSIP PBX V22 or later versions, exclusively for iPhone. It leverages Wi-Fi or 4G/LTE connections, enabling users to make and receive calls as well as send instant messages. It supports push notifications, allowing users to receive calls and messages even if the app is force-closed. By accessing the iPhone's contact list, PortSIP One offers a user-friendly interface for efficient communication management. It supports multiple calls, enabling users to switch between calls, merge and split calls, and perform attended and unattended transfers. Additionally, it supports video conferencing with MCU (Multipoint Control Unit) support. PortSIP One prioritizes security and incorporates advanced settings for secure call signaling and audio encryption. The application supports high-definition video calls up to 1080P using H.264 and VP8 codecs, ensuring high-quality audio calls. Supported codecs include G.279, G.711a/u, Opus, AMR, AMR-WB, G.722.1, iLBC, GSM, and SPEEX-WB. PortSIP One supports group chats and allows the sending of voice, video, images, files, and more.

Screenshots

SessionTalk SIP Softphone3 screens
PortSIP ONE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PortSIP ONE at none against SessionTalk SIP Softphone's 2. SessionTalk SIP Softphone's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SessionTalk SIP Softphone ships an update every 4 days, PortSIP ONE fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SessionTalk SIP Softphone versus PortSIP ONE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSessionTalk SIP SoftphonePortSIP ONE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB147 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperSessionTalk LtdPortSIP Solutions, Inc.

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

PortSIP ONE

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

PortSIP ONE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SessionTalk SIP Softphone free?
SessionTalk SIP Softphone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PortSIP ONE free?
PortSIP ONE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SessionTalk SIP Softphone or PortSIP ONE have ads?
Neither SessionTalk SIP Softphone nor PortSIP ONE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SessionTalk SIP Softphone or PortSIP ONE?
SessionTalk SIP Softphone ships an update every 4 days, and PortSIP ONE fortnightly. Most recently, SessionTalk SIP Softphone was updated on November 1, 2026 and PortSIP ONE on October 23, 2026.

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