# Groundwire vs Networkly

The clearest difference is price: Networkly at Free against Groundwire's $9.99. Networkly also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 59%). Groundwire's advantage is ratings volume (121 vs 3) and chart position (#12 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Networkly is free to download; Groundwire costs $9.99 up front. Groundwire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Networkly sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Networkly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Groundwire has 121 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Groundwire's written reviews are positive against 100% of Networkly's.

Groundwire ships an update every 9 days, Networkly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Groundwire | Networkly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groundwire-voip-sip-softphone/id378503081/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/networkly/id6736481919/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **121** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Acrobits](https://appshunter.io/developer/314192802) | [CYTIZEN NETWORKS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772126285) |

## What reviewers say

### Groundwire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groundwire-voip-sip-softphone/id378503081)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Paid · Productivity, #134 Top Paid (US App Store)

This SIP softphone app enables clear voice and video calls for personal and professional use. It offers advanced business calling features like group calls, attended transfers, and instant messaging, integrating seamlessly with existing PBX systems and VoIP providers.

**Highlights:** Group calls and conferencing, Attended and unattended transfers, Voicemail with notifications, Instant messaging, Per-account settings, HD video calls, Military-grade encryption

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ZRTP For Outgoing Calls | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable and stable
- 🔒 Secure calls with ZRTP
- 👍 Customizable and feature-rich
- 🚀 Excellent call quality
- 👍 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and lost settings after updates
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Outdated and cluttered UI
- 🐛 Unreliable push notifications
- 👎 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Dropped calls and registration issues
- Keypad not working during some calls
- Call history pagination problems
- Contact search functionality broken

**Requested features**

- Dark mode or high-contrast theme
- Native iPad support
- SMS/text messaging integration
- Ability to select system ringtones
- Improved Bluetooth device handling


### Networkly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/networkly/id6736481919)

Organize your professional contacts and gain insights into the job market. Discover companies at career fairs, track competitiveness, and manage connections all in one place. Prepare effectively for job applications and networking events.

**Highlights:** Contact management with notes, Job market insights, Company competitiveness tracking, Career fair discovery, Real-time offer/interview rates, Tag support for contacts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Contribution to Developer | $1.99 | per month |
| Contribution to Developer | $2.99 | per month |
| Contribution to Developer | $4.99 | per month |
| Contribution to Developer | $6.99 | per month |
| Contribution to Developer | $3.00 | one-time |
| Contribution to Developer | $5.00 | one-time |
| Contribution to Developer | $10.00 | one-time |
| Contribute to the developer | $20.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Groundwire free?

Groundwire costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Networkly free?

Networkly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Groundwire or Networkly?

Networkly is rated higher. Groundwire averages 3.8 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Networkly averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Groundwire or Networkly have ads?

Neither Groundwire nor Networkly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Groundwire or Networkly?

Groundwire ships an update every 9 days, and Networkly every 2 days. Most recently, Groundwire was updated on November 10, 2026 and Networkly on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*