Comparison

Groundwire vs Electronics Toolbox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Groundwire

This SIP softphone client provides high-quality voice and video calls with robust security and customization options. It integrates seamlessly with VoIP providers for personal and professional use, offering features like instant messaging and call transfers.

Highlights
  • Exceptional audio quality
  • HD video calls
  • Robust security with encryption
  • Battery efficient push notifications
  • Seamless call transition
  • Customizable SIP settings and UI
  • Instant messaging and group calls
Features
Currently charting
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Groundwire: the SIP softphone for your PBX or VoIP provider Groundwire is a SIP softphone app from Acrobits, a leader in VoIP and communication software since 2009. It delivers clear voice and video calls for personal and professional use, with an interface built for daily calling and none of the clutter. IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ Groundwire is a SIP client, not a VoIP service. You need service from a VoIP provider or PBX that supports standard SIP clients. Business calling features Groundwire carries the call handling you expect from a desk phone: - Group calls, for conferencing several people into one conversation. - Attended transfers, so you can announce a caller before handing the call over. - Unattended transfers, when the caller just needs the right extension. - Voicemail with notifications, so a missed call still reaches you. - Instant messaging, for the things that do not need a call. - Per-account settings, so one device carries several SIP identities cleanly. Works with your PBX or VoIP provider Groundwire is a universal client and true VoIP for PBX users. Teams run it as an Asterisk softphone, a FreePBX extension, or a 3CX endpoint, and it connects just as readily to hosted PBX systems and business phone providers. It also comes preconfigured for major providers, so setup takes minutes. Because it is a standard client, there is no lock-in: bring the account you already have, and Groundwire becomes the mobile extension of your PBX, with encrypted SIP calling on every network. On a team it is the business softphone dialer sitting on top of the PBX you already pay for. On your own it keeps a work line separate, or carries a desk extension in your pocket. Key features of the softphone - Audio on widely used codecs, Opus, G.729 and G.711 among them. - Video calls at 720p HD, carried by H.264 and VP8. - Private conversations with military-grade encryption, including TLS, SRTP, and ZRTP. - Low battery use thanks to efficient push notifications. - The VoIP dialer hands calls over between WiFi and mobile data without dropping them. - Custom call settings, UI, and ringtones per account. - 5G ready and compatible with most mobile operating systems. A softphone app without the fees Groundwire is a softphone for calling over WiFi and mobile data, with the business dialer features that usually cost a monthly fee. One payment, no subscription, nothing hidden: buy it once and it stays yours. Encryption sits inside that price rather than on top of it. Run a call center, manage a fleet of extensions, or keep a dependable sip phone for a home office. The same app covers all of it, without extra tiers. Download Groundwire and put a dependable SIP dialer on your phone, with Acrobits engineering and responsive support behind it.

About

Electronics Toolbox

Features
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Electronics Toolbox is your go-to app for quick, reliable electronics calculations.
What sets it apart? Most of the included calculators can instantly generate LTspice test circuits and components—so you can validate results right away and drop subcircuits directly into your own designs. Main features: * Ohm’s Law, dB, V Peak / V RMS * Resistors (parallel, color code, best combination) * Voltage Dividers (with LTspice test circuits) * LED Resistor, Capacitors in Series, Capacitance Converter * RC & RL Time Constants (with LTspice test circuits) * Op-Amp circuits (inverting, non-inverting, difference, Howland) (with LTspice test circuits) * Instrumentation Op-Amp circuit (with LTspice test circuit) * Filters: RC / RL / RLC Low-Pass, High-Pass, Band-Pass, Band-Stop (with LTspice test circuits) * NE555, LM317, Wheatstone Bridge (with LTspice test circuits) * Common Emitter BJT amplifier (with LTspice test circuit) * Junction temperature and heatsink calculations * AWG Conversion Whether you’re a student, hobbyist, or professional, Electronics Toolbox makes design work faster, easier, and more accurate. Not endorsed or sponsored by Analog Devices.

Screenshots

Groundwire4 screens
Electronics Toolbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Electronics Toolbox at none against Groundwire's 1. Electronics Toolbox also leads on price ($3.99 vs $9.99) and device support (3 vs 1). Groundwire's advantage is chart position (#20 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Groundwire costs $9.99 and Electronics Toolbox $3.99 up front. Groundwire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Electronics Toolbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Groundwire ships an update every 10 days, Electronics Toolbox every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Groundwire versus Electronics Toolbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroundwireElectronics Toolbox
Price$9.99$3.99 — better
Rating3.8 (120 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings120 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#20 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB19 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAcrobitsFabrizio Boco

Bugs and requests

Groundwire

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Electronics Toolbox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Groundwire

One-time1
  • ZRTP For Outgoing Calls$24.99
None

Electronics Toolbox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Groundwire free?
Groundwire costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Electronics Toolbox free?
Electronics Toolbox costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Groundwire or Electronics Toolbox have ads?
Neither Groundwire nor Electronics Toolbox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Groundwire or Electronics Toolbox?
Groundwire ships an update every 10 days, and Electronics Toolbox every 2 weeks. Most recently, Groundwire was updated on October 26, 2026 and Electronics Toolbox on October 7, 2026.

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