Comparison

AGEphone vs LocSearch

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

Head to head
About

AGEphone

This app offers free, high-quality VoIP calls using an advanced SIP engine. It integrates with your existing contacts and allows for easy configuration with your provider. Additional features and ad removal are available through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • High-quality VoIP calls
  • Advanced SIP engine
  • Simultaneous SIP providers
  • Multiple call support
  • Native contacts integration
  • Optional ad removal
  • Call transfer addon
Features
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AGEphone brings free, feature-rich VoIP functionality to your iDevice. Powered by one the most advanced and flexible SIP engines available, the softphone reliably delivers high quality calls both over WiFi and mobile networks. Just add your provider data to the uncomplicated settings menu and all the advantages of modern IP telephony are but a tap away. No matter where you are, AGEphone places your incoming numbers and extensions right in your pocket! Don't like the ads? Not satisfied with the standard feature set? No problem! You can purchase new functions such as ad-removal and call-transfer anytime as you need them and turn AGEphone into a full fledged business companion. === FEATURES === Standard: * Excellent Call Quality * Simultaneous SIP Providers * Multiple Call Support * Backgrounding on iOS 4 (UDP) * Retina Display Support * Native Contacts Integration * Quickdial with Portraits * Predictive Dialing Function * Call History * Easy Configuration Menus * Speakerphone Support * Hold Function (see notes) * Attended Transfer (addon) Extended: * VAD (Voice Activity Detection) * Network Traversal via STUN * Global IP Support * DNS SRV Lookup * DTMF (RFC2833 and Inband) * QOS / TOS / DSCP * TCP Transport * G.711, G.722, GSM-FR, SPEEX, SILK Codecs === REQUIREMENTS === - Platform: 15/15 Pro/15 Pro Max/14/14 Plus/14 Pro/14 Pro Max/13/13 mini/13 Pro/13 Pro Max/12/12 mini/12 Pro/12 Pro Max/11/11 Pro/11 Pro Max / iPhone SE (2nd generation)/SE (3nd generation) - System: iOS 16.x/17.x - Connection: 128 kbps in both directions recommended for G.711 - SIP Provider: Please note that AGEphone is not a service and you need a suitable provider in order to make and receive calls. === SUPPORT === In case you have an issue with AGEphone or would like to suggest a new feature, please contact us via one of the methods listed at https://www.ageet.com/en/contact instead of or in addition to using the review function. === IMPORTANT NOTES === - VoIP over your mobile network might be blocked or incur additional charges. Please contact your mobile provider for clarification. - Hold requires RFC 2327 or RFC 3264 support by your VoIP provider. - Transfer requires your SIP provider to support the REFER method.

About

LocSearch

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LocSearch is a GPS tracking app designed to help you keep track of your loved ones. It allows you to check the location of your child when you're worried about their whereabouts, or to locate family members during emergencies such as natural disasters. Install the LocSearch Child app on the smartphone of the person you want to monitor and pair it with this app. When this app sends a location request, the LocSearch Child app responds by sending the current location. Term of use: https://prod.mimamori.me/term_of_use/en Privacy policy: https://prod.mimamori.me/privacy_policy/en

Screenshots

AGEphone2 screens
LocSearch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AGEphone at none against LocSearch's shown. AGEphone also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). LocSearch's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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. AGEphone sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and LocSearch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AGEphone ships an update every 6 weeks, LocSearch every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AGEphone versus LocSearch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAGEphoneLocSearch
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerageet corporationSATELLITE, K.K.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AGEphone

One-time2
  • Ad Free AGEphone$2.99
  • Transfer Calls Function$4.99
3 purchases

LocSearch

Subscriptions3
  • STD7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • DX$2.991 Month
  • SDX$3.991 Month

Questions

Is AGEphone free?
AGEphone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LocSearch free?
LocSearch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AGEphone or LocSearch have ads?
LocSearch shows ads; AGEphone does not.
Which is updated more often, AGEphone or LocSearch?
AGEphone ships an update every 6 weeks, and LocSearch every 7 months. Most recently, AGEphone was updated on October 16, 2026 and LocSearch on October 1, 2026.

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