Comparison

AeroV vs Skylar

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

Head to head
About

AeroV

This service turns your smartphone into an extension of an aircraft's phone system, enabling voice calls and text messages over the aircraft's broadband internet. It integrates with various satellite networks and offers advanced call management features.

Highlights
  • VoIP calling over aircraft broadband
  • Direct dialing from contacts
  • Call waiting, hold, and 3-way conferencing
  • Multiple call management
  • Global One Number integration
  • Satellite network compatibility
Features
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AeroV® is a VoIP service that enables any smartphone to be an extension of the aircraft phone system. Satcom Direct's AeroV® service was the first Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solution designed and built specifically for aviation. AeroV enables full featured voice calling using the aircraft broadband internet connection and your personal smartphone – no computer needed. Your phone becomes an extension of the aircraft phone system, allowing you to be reached directly through the Global One Number® (GON) and the extension you configure. Simply connect to the Wi-Fi on the aircraft to make calls from your phone’s contact list. Standard Features: * Direct dialing voice calls and text messages using your contacts * Features call waiting, call hold, and 3-way conference calling * Provides intuitive interface for multiple call management that gives you the ability to utilize phone contacts, swap, merge, split and transfer calls * Integrated with Global One Number® service for extension assignment * Integrated with SDR Gateway and Simphone * Works with Yonder®, Iridium, and Inmarsat satellite networks * Used on Yonder (SIP) & SBB streaming channels (IAX and AMBE2) * VPN Support * G.729 codec included in app * Support for DTMF: ability to enter numbers and use an auto attendant via RFC 2833, SIP INFO and Inband Supported Manufacturers: · AeroV® Gateway - Satcom Direct's exclusive VoIP service · Aircell GAC®- Aircell Axxess Transceiver Configuration for Gulfstream Aircraft · Aircell Axxess®- Aircell Axxess Transceiver · Aspire CSU-100 · EMS CCU - eNfusion® CCU-200 · EMS CNX - EMS CNX200-20 · Honeywell CG-710 - Honeywell's Communication Gateway Unit · Cobham · IridiumGo · SDR - Satcom Direct Router · SDR Gateway · SDR Gateway Legacy S/W · Simphonē product line Supported Operating System: · iOS 13 and above

About

Skylar

This secure, standard-based mobile VoIP softphone offers high-quality calls over various networks. It features advanced call management, multi-account support, and intelligent network sensing for a smooth user experience.

Highlights
  • Advanced security settings
  • Intelligent network quality sensing
  • HD Wideband audio
  • Multi-tasking support
  • Multiple SIP account support
  • Call history and management
  • XMPP Messaging support
Features
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Skylar is a highly secured, standard-based mobile VoIP softphone that works over 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi networks. Skylar incorporates advanced security settings, which allow for secure calls. Skylar provides superb sound quality and smooth VoIP experience using it’s intelligent network quality sensing capability including Adaptive Jitter Buffer, Packet Lost Concealment, Noise Suppression, Automatic Resampling and Gain Control. Satellite network friendly special audio codec algorithm ensures smooth call experience through low bandwidth channels. Graphical live call statistics including network details helps to provide the best and quick customer support. Skylar is very flexible for branding, customization and licensing for service providers and enterprises. Please contact to sales@brotecs.com. IMPORTANT: Skylar softphone is a standalone SIP based VoIP client application and is not bundled with VoIP service. A SIP server or subscription with a SIP-based VoIP provider is required to make and receive VoIP calls. Key Features: * Multi-tasking support for background operation, such as receive incoming calls while using other applications. * SIP account specific DTMF configurable option: ability to enter numbers and use an auto attendant via RFC 2833 and Inband * Auto NAT type detection and NAT Traversal using STUN, TURN and ICE. * Using the device’s existing contact list, Skylar facilitates easy and effective communication management with an intuitive interface. * Automatically discover the server by using DNS SRV. * VPN Support * Advanced network quality detection for VoIP calls and live graphical statistics for individual call line. * Multiple account support for up to 50 accounts on any SIP-compliant server * Call history with a list of received, missed and dialed calls. * Speakerphone, mute and hold functions. * Dial Plan support for individual SIP account. * Multiple call support – swap between two active calls, merge and split calls, transfer calls (attended and unattended) * HD Wideband audio through G.722 codec. * Enhanced/Optimized OPUS codec support for low bandwidth network. * Audio codecs include G.722 (HD), G.729, G.711A/U (PCMA/PCMU), GSM and OPUS * Automatic codec selection to ensure optimal call quality * XMPP Support for Messaging For Support: skylar.support@brotecs.com

Screenshots

AeroV4 screens
Skylar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AeroV at 4.8 against Skylar's 4.0. AeroV also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. Skylar sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. AeroV asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AeroV holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AeroV ships an update every 8 months, Skylar every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AeroV versus Skylar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAeroVSkylar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better4.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings45 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSatcom DirectBroTecs Technologies, LLC.

Customer experience

AeroV

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Skylar

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

AeroV

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Skylar

One-time2
  • G.729 Codec$2.99
  • Full Version$4.99

Questions

Is AeroV free?
AeroV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Skylar free?
Skylar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AeroV or Skylar?
AeroV is rated higher. AeroV averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Skylar averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.
Do AeroV or Skylar have ads?
Neither AeroV nor Skylar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AeroV or Skylar?
AeroV ships an update every 8 months, and Skylar every 4 months. Most recently, AeroV was updated on October 14, 2026 and Skylar on September 30, 2026.

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