MaX UC vs MN on a Stick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MaX UC
Manage your home or office phone services from any device, anywhere. Features include high-quality audio, cross-device chat syncing, visual voicemail with transcriptions, and real-time contact presence. The app is designed with accessibility in mind, meeting WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines.
- High quality audio
- Cross-device chat syncing
- Visual voicemail with transcriptions
- Real-time contact presence
- Accessibility support (WCAG 2.1 AA)
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IMPORTANT: Full telephony functionality is only available as directed by your telephone service provider. With MaX UC, you can take control of your home or office telephony services on any device, wherever you are. For the past year we have focused on making our MaX UC apps more accessible. Important enhancements like supporting landscape mode, large font size and full screen reader support means that MaX UC meets the WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility guidelines. This is an important milestone that helps us to support all our users, no matter their access needs. Key features: - High quality audio optimized for both Wi-Fi, and 3G/4G connections. - Chat on any device to others in your business, with messages synced across your devices so you can pick up the conversation any time. - Powerful voicemail control with alerts, transcriptions of your received messages, and visual voicemail management. - Realtime presence from your business contacts to help you get in touch at the right time, and custom presence to help others reach you. NOTE: Your service provider may not offer all features listed or may require you to pay additional subscription charges to access certain features. Contact your service provider for information. MaX UC also requires data or Wi-Fi access. Use of these services may incur additional charges.
MN on a Stick
Navigate the Minnesota State Fair with this comprehensive guide. Find your way around, discover new foods, and keep track of all the scheduled events. Plan your visit and don't miss a moment of the fair's excitement.
- Interactive fairgrounds map
- Live search for vendors and events
- Complete events schedule
- Discover new food items
- Create a personal wishlist
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Discover everything the Minnesota State Fair has to offer with MN on a Stick! This app is your ultimate companion for navigating the fairgrounds and ensuring you don't miss out on any excitement. Features: Interactive Map: Find your way around the fair with ease using our built-in navigation. Live Search: Quickly locate food vendors, events, and more. Events Schedule: Stay up-to-date with all the activities and performances happening at the fair. New Food: Explore the latest food offerings for this year. Wishlist: Plan your fair experience by adding your must-see attractions and must-try foods. MN on a Stick is your go-to app for making the most of your visit to the Minnesota State Fair!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MN on a Stick at 99% against MaX UC's 18%. MN on a Stick also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). 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.
MN on a Stick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 447 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of MaX UC's written reviews are positive against 99% of MN on a Stick's.
MaX UC ships an update every 2 months, MN on a Stick every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MaX UC | MN on a Stick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (1.2K ratings) | 5.0 (447 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews | 98.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 447 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Metaswitch | Daniel Nugent |
Customer experience
MaX UC
MN on a Stick
User reviews
MaX UC
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent POTS replacement
- 👍 Great soft phone app
- 💡 Can answer calls from anywhere
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable call quality
- 🐛 Constant reconnecting issues
- 🐛 Inability to transfer or park calls
- 🐛 Ignores Focus mode
MN on a Stick
From 447 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Excellent navigation and mapping features
- 🚀 Efficient route planning
- 💡 Comprehensive information on food, vendors, and events
- 👍 User-friendly interface and intuitive design
- 💡 Ability to favorite and track desired items
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches reported
- 💡 Requests for additional features like food ratings and shareable wishlists
Bugs and requests
MaX UC
Reported bugs
4 issues- Incoming calls go straight to voicemail
- Calls drop or fail to connect
- Chat messages disappear or don't sync
- App crashes after iOS updates
Requested features
4 requests- Add texting functionality
- Provide more ringtone and volume options
- Implement call parking and transfer features
- Improve Bluetooth compatibility
MN on a Stick
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to plan daily itinerary and prioritize must-have vs wish-list items
- Integration of food ratings or reviews
- Shareable wishlists for groups or families
- Expanded information on free shows and entertainment
In-app purchases
MaX UC
No in-app purchases
MN on a Stick
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MaX UC free?
Is MN on a Stick free?
Which has better reviews, MaX UC or MN on a Stick?
Do MaX UC or MN on a Stick have ads?
Which is updated more often, MaX UC or MN on a Stick?
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