Comparison

P3 Mobile vs VoipSwitch RCS

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

Head to head
About

P3 Mobile

This Video Relay Service (VRS) app enables deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to make and receive VP calls using Wi-Fi or cellular data. It offers features like text chat, contact sharing, call blocking, and a user-friendly interface with customizable themes.

Highlights
  • Video Relay Service (VRS) calls
  • Text chat functionality
  • Share follow-up numbers
  • Block unwanted callers
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Number Lookup with Google Maps
  • Full-screen call notifications
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P3 Mobile – VRS on the go, because every conversation matters. P3 Mobile is the on-the-go VRS (Video Relay Service) app that makes it easy for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to make and receive VP calls anywhere using a Wi-Fi or a cellular data connection. Recent updates now include text chat, the ability to share a follow-up number with an interpreter straight from your contact list, and even the power to block unwanted callers. Our users love our intuitive user interface with a choice of two themes and the ability to add contact photos. You'll also enjoy Number Lookup, powered by Google Maps, to help you find phone numbers and conduct map searches without having to leave the app. Even when you're not using the app, you can now receive full-screen notifications at the moment a call is incoming. P3 Mobile still has all the great features users have come to expect including built-in PurpleMail™, one- and two-line VCO, call history, “smart search” and an easy-to-use interface. It’s the best way to keep in touch with everyone and anyone, anytime and anywhere, and now P3 Mobile has even more! Download/upgrade P3 Mobile today and tell us what you think.

About

VoipSwitch RCS

Connect with others for free using HD audio and video calls, and text chats. Share files, locations, and even get virtual phone numbers from over 60 countries. Offers affordable minute plans for calling landlines and mobile phones.

Highlights
  • Free HD audio and video calls
  • Free chat and group chats
  • File attachments (videos, audio, pictures)
  • Location sharing
  • Voicemail with email delivery
  • Virtual phone numbers from 60+ countries
  • Minute plans for external calls
Features
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With VoipSwitch RCS you can connect with other users for free. This cross-platform app supports HD audio and video. You can also chat and create group chats up to 100 participants. To call non-VoipSwitch RCS landline or mobile phone numbers buy one of the minute plans. On VoipSwitch RCS, your phone number is your ID. Those from your contacts who are already VoipSwitch RCS users are automatically detected. Main features: - free audio and video calls to other VoipSwitch RCS users - HD quality, - free chat and group chat, - attachments: short videos, audio notes, pictures, - location sharing, - PUSH notifications - never miss messages and calls, even if your app is closed, - voicemail with e-mail delivery, - virtual phone numbers - get phone numbers from more than 60 countries, - minute plans and attractive pay as you go rates.

Screenshots

P3 Mobile4 screens
VoipSwitch RCS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: P3 Mobile at 4.1 against VoipSwitch RCS's 1.0. P3 Mobile also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. VoipSwitch RCS sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. P3 Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

P3 Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: P3 Mobile has 296 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of P3 Mobile's written reviews are positive against 0% of VoipSwitch RCS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
P3 Mobile versus VoipSwitch RCS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterP3 MobileVoipSwitch RCS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (296 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings296 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPurple Communications, Inc.Voiceserve Ltd

Customer experience

P3 Mobile

All ratings296 ratings
Positive75.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative20.6%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral13.8%
Negative48.8%

VoipSwitch RCS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

P3 Mobile

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes on iOS 16.1 and newer versions
  • App won't open or closes immediately after opening
  • Login credentials not remembered despite 'Remember Me' option
  • Incoming calls not showing notifications or alerts
  • Missed calls not appearing in call history
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  • App freezes during video calls after 2-5 minutes
  • Cannot load contact names or numbers
  • Call button not functioning
  • App closes unexpectedly when other apps are open
  • Voicemail messages cut off or not received completely
  • Unable to answer calls despite notifications
  • Video interpreter freezes mid-call
  • App incompatible with iOS 10.1.1, 12.5.7, 16.1
  • Dialing info box closes before connecting
  • Cannot connect to customer service

Requested features

11 requests
  • Picture-in-picture mode
  • Vibration alerts for incoming calls
  • Slow and fast forward buttons for signmail
  • iPad app version
  • Call blocking feature (advertised but not findable)
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  • Integrated Purple Mail into main app
  • Horizontal screen orientation option
  • Customizable signmail on tablet and mobile
  • Better background app connectivity
  • Incoming call popup with Accept/Decline buttons
  • Camera view switch icon

VoipSwitch RCS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

P3 Mobile

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

VoipSwitch RCS

One-time2
  • Top up $1$0.99
  • Top UP $4.99$4.99

Questions

Is P3 Mobile free?
P3 Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VoipSwitch RCS free?
VoipSwitch RCS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, P3 Mobile or VoipSwitch RCS?
P3 Mobile is rated higher. P3 Mobile averages 4.1 out of 5 from 296 ratings, while VoipSwitch RCS averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do P3 Mobile or VoipSwitch RCS have ads?
Neither P3 Mobile nor VoipSwitch RCS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, P3 Mobile or VoipSwitch RCS?
P3 Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and VoipSwitch RCS every 2 months. Most recently, P3 Mobile was updated on November 1, 2026 and VoipSwitch RCS on November 3, 2026.

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