PortSIP UC vs Grandstream Wave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | PortSIP UC | Grandstream Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (93 ratings) — better | 2.6 (51 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews — better | 12.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 93 — better | 51 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PortSIP Solutions, Inc. | Grandstream |
Customer experience
PortSIP UC
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In-app purchases
PortSIP UC
No in-app purchases
Grandstream Wave
No in-app purchases
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