Comparison

SessionTalk SIP Softphone vs Pingverse Connect

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

Pingverse Connect

Features
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Call. Chat. Travel. Meet. — all in one app. Pingverse Connect brings low-cost international calling, travel data, private messaging, voice and video calls, and group meetings together in one simple experience. Whether you're calling family abroad, traveling with an eSIM, joining a team meeting, or catching up face to face, Connect gives you more ways to stay connected. TRAVEL PASS — DATA + CALLS IN ONE BUNDLE Going abroad? A Pingverse Travel Pass combines mobile data with calling credit, so you can stay online and call regular mobile and landline numbers while you travel. One purchase. Data + calls. No roaming surprises. Travel Pass options are available for destinations and regions including North America, Japan, the UK, UAE, Africa, Europe, and more. INTERNATIONAL CALLING FROM 1¢/MIN Call mobile and landline numbers in 190+ countries and regions with transparent pay-as-you-go rates. See the rate for your destination before you dial. New users receive a welcome calling credit — no card required. Connect Plus and Pro subscribers also receive included monthly calling minutes to select destinations. ESIM DATA PLANS FOR 190+ COUNTRIES AND REGIONS Stay connected while you travel without swapping physical SIM cards. Browse data plans by destination, choose the plan that works for your trip, and activate your eSIM when you're ready. - Data-only travel plans - No physical SIM required - Easy activation - Plans for destinations around the world - App-to-app calls continue to work using your data connection PRIVATE 1:1 MESSAGING Message friends, family, and contacts privately from Connect. One-to-one chats are protected with end-to-end encryption, helping keep your conversations private. Send text, photos, links, and more while staying connected across devices and borders. VOICE & VIDEO CALLS Make clear app-to-app voice and video calls over Wi-Fi or mobile data. Connect users can call each other without international calling charges. HD video is available with Connect Plus and Pro. VIDEO ROOMS Meet with friends, families, teams, study groups, and communities. Create a room, start instantly, schedule ahead, or share a meeting code or link so others can join. Connect Plus and Pro unlock larger rooms and longer meetings. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Connect is designed around straightforward communication and user privacy. - No ads - No sale of your personal data - No third-party advertising trackers - End-to-end encrypted 1:1 chat BUILT FOR - Travelers who need data and calling abroad - International families staying connected across borders - Remote teams and communities using chat, calls, and video rooms - Anyone who wants straightforward communication without surprise charges CONNECT PLUS & PRO Connect Plus — $4.99/month: unlock additional calling minutes, HD video, larger rooms, and longer meetings. Connect Pro — $14.99/month: get even larger rooms, longer meetings, additional included calling minutes, HD video, and priority support. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the renewal date. Manage subscriptions in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Wallet top-ups, Travel Passes, and travel eSIMs are one-time purchases. Privacy Policy: https://pingverse.com/legal/privacy Terms of Service: https://pingverse.com/legal/terms

Screenshots

SessionTalk SIP Softphone3 screens
Pingverse Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SessionTalk SIP Softphone at every 2 weeks against Pingverse Connect's every 2 months. SessionTalk SIP Softphone also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Pingverse Connect sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SessionTalk SIP Softphone ships an update every 2 weeks, Pingverse Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SessionTalk SIP Softphone versus Pingverse Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSessionTalk SIP SoftphonePingverse Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB33 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSessionTalk LtdPingverse

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

Pingverse Connect

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
5 purchases

Pingverse Connect

One-time5
  • 5 Calling Credits$7.99
  • 10 Calling Credits$14.99
  • 25 Calling Credits$36.99
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  • 50 Calling Credits$72.99
  • 100 Calling Credits$144.99

Questions

Is SessionTalk SIP Softphone free?
SessionTalk SIP Softphone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pingverse Connect free?
Pingverse Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SessionTalk SIP Softphone or Pingverse Connect have ads?
Neither SessionTalk SIP Softphone nor Pingverse Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SessionTalk SIP Softphone or Pingverse Connect?
SessionTalk SIP Softphone ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pingverse Connect every 2 months. Most recently, SessionTalk SIP Softphone was updated on October 22, 2026 and Pingverse Connect on October 15, 2026.

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