Comparison

PortSIP UC vs Grandstream Wave

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

Head to head
About

PortSIP UC

This SIP-based softphone allows users to make and receive calls and instant messages over Wi-Fi or cellular data. It integrates with a PBX for push notifications and offers advanced call management features, including video conferencing. Security is a priority with encrypted signaling and audio.

Highlights
  • SIP-based calling and messaging
  • Push notifications with PBX integration
  • Contact list integration
  • Multi-call management
  • Video conferencing
  • Secure call signaling and audio encryption
  • HD video calls up to 1080P
Features
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PortSIP Softphone is a SIP-based softphone application designed for iPhone. It utilizes Wi-Fi or 4G/LTE connections to enable users to make and receive calls and instant messages. When integrated with PortSIP PBX, PortSIP Softphone supports push notifications, allowing users to receive calls and messages even when the application is force terminated. With access to the iPhone's contact list, PortSIP Softphone 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 conferences with MCU (Multipoint Control Unit) support. PortSIP Softphone prioritizes security and incorporates advanced settings for secure call signaling and audio encryption. The application supports high-definition video calls up to 1080P with H.264 and VP8 codecs and ensures high-quality audio calls. The supported codecs include G.279, G.711a/u, Opus, AMR, AMR-WB, G.722.1, iLBC, GSM, and SPEEX-WB.

About

Grandstream Wave

This app transforms your device into a powerful softphone, enabling high-quality audio and video calls, and seamless meeting participation. Connect to your IP PBX system to call extensions, landlines, and mobile numbers from anywhere with a network connection.

Highlights
  • High-quality audio and video calls
  • Schedule and attend meetings
  • Join meetings without logging in
  • Connect to UCM63XX series IP PBX
  • Call extensions, landlines, and mobiles
  • Create and join meetings
Features
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Wave turns your device into a softphone that can connect, call, and video conference from anywhere by connecting to a Grandstream UCM63XX series IP PBX. It supports key features such as high-quality audio and video calls, scheduling and attending meeting, and allows joining meetings without logging in. As long as there is a network connection, users can register to UCM63XX series extensions, directly call other extensions, landlines, and mobile numbers, as well as create and join meetings. With Wave, users can enjoy calls and meetings no matter where they are, boosting communication efficiency and productivity for your enterprise.

Screenshots

PortSIP UC4 screens
Grandstream Wave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PortSIP UC at 4.1 against Grandstream Wave's 2.6. PortSIP UC also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 12%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PortSIP UC holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 93 and 51 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of PortSIP UC's written reviews are positive against 12% of Grandstream Wave's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PortSIP UC ships an update fortnightly, Grandstream Wave every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PortSIP UC versus Grandstream Wave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPortSIP UCGrandstream Wave
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (93 ratings) — better2.6 (51 ratings)
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews — better12.1% of reviews
Number of ratings93 — better51
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPortSIP Solutions, Inc.Grandstream

Customer experience

PortSIP UC

All ratings93 ratings
Positive75.3%
Neutral5.4%
Negative19.4%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral22.9%
Negative47.1%

Grandstream Wave

All ratings51 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral7.8%
Negative58.8%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive12.1%
Neutral9.3%
Negative78.5%

In-app purchases

None

PortSIP UC

No in-app purchases

None

Grandstream Wave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PortSIP UC free?
PortSIP UC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grandstream Wave free?
Grandstream Wave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PortSIP UC or Grandstream Wave?
PortSIP UC is rated higher. PortSIP UC averages 4.1 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Grandstream Wave averages 2.6 from 51 ratings.
Do PortSIP UC or Grandstream Wave have ads?
Neither PortSIP UC nor Grandstream Wave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PortSIP UC or Grandstream Wave?
PortSIP UC ships an update fortnightly, and Grandstream Wave every 5 weeks. Most recently, PortSIP UC was updated on October 29, 2026 and Grandstream Wave on October 30, 2026.

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