IP Commander for iOS vs UP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IP Commander for iOS
This app allows you to make and receive phone calls from your iPad using a compatible VoIP service. It offers features like call forwarding, conferencing, and integration with your iPad's address book for convenient communication.
- Make and receive HD voice calls
- Call forwarding and conferencing
- Integrates with iPad address book
- Programmable buttons
- Background operation support
- Call history and voicemail indicator
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IP Commander for iOS allows you to make, receive, forward, transfer, conference and manage phone calls from your iPad while docked on your Communicator once it is configured and registered to a compatible voice over Internet service (VoIP). **IMPORTANT NOTE: IP Commander, used in conjunction with the Communicator, is a standalone SIP phone, and not a VoIP service. A IP-PBX/SIP server connection or subscription with a SIP-based VoIP provider is required to make or receive calls with IP Commander for iOS. IP Commander for iOS enables you make and receive HD voice calls from your home or office. Dialing from address book on the iPad is a breeze. And you can add phone numbers and contacts from the IP Commander call logs to your iPad address book. IP Commander simplifies calling family, friends and business associates while providing convenient call management features such as programmable buttons, forwarding, three way calling, customizable music on hold, etc. iDevices Supported : iPad, iPad2, and the new iPad. This version is only compatible with iOS 5 and iOS 6. Audio Path Control: To enable IP Commander on your Communicator, navigate to the Audio System Control panel in the app while your iPad is connected and turn on Enable Commander and set the Audio System Control preference to Commander. Audio/Voice connection can go thru both Bluetooth™ or 30-pin connector to Communicator dock. Supported Audio Interfaces: Headset port with microphone Wide band Handset Speakerphones Supported Phone Features: Single account support for any SIP-compliant service or IPPBX server Multi-tasking support for background operation, such as fielding incoming calls or talking on a call while using other applications on your iPad. Call display and voicemail message waiting indicator Speakerphone, mute and hold operation and indication Call history – list of received, missed and dialed calls Uses iPad Contact List Ringtones and contact avatars Multiple call support : swap among calls, merge calls and transfer calls Call forwarding : Always forward, Busy forward, No answer forward and Do not disturb (DND) forward 3-way conferencing Voice Mail function Programmable Dial plan support Phone lock / unlock Hot line Sound quality : Noise reduction, Gain Control and VAD (Voice Activation Detection) , AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancelation) Audio codecs include G.722 (HD), G.711, and G.729 Support for DTMF: the ability to enter numbers in PBX, IVR or an Auto-attendant via RFC 2833, SIP INFO or in-band method VPN support VLAN support Quality of Service: ToS Marking and DSCP (Differentiated Services Code Point) NAT Traversal: configurable STUN and SIP ping clients, DNS SRV support Security and Encryption: TLS and SRTP
UP
This communication tool prioritizes user privacy by offering end-to-end encrypted messaging and calls. It allows for secure sharing of various media types and the creation of private or public chat rooms. The app is designed to prevent data mining and monetization, fully complying with GDPR.
- End-to-end encrypted messaging
- Encrypted audio/video calls
- Screen sharing
- Private and public chat rooms
- File sharing
- Privacy-first design
- GDPR compliant
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Meet the UP Messenger, your everyday communication tool that does not mine, analyze or monetize your data. Offered as part of the Unplugged application suite, the UP Messenger is designed to protect your privacy and bring the control over your data back to you. Want to communicate freely? Here are some of the main features of the UP Messenger: Message- send and receive encrypted text messages, pictures, video, audio and other files with your friends, family and colleagues. Calls- make one-on-one or conference audio and video calls. You can also share your screen. Rooms- create and manage private and public communication rooms. End-to-End Encryption- every message and call is end-to-end encrypted by default. No one except you (and the other party with whom you communicate) has access to your data, not even Unplugged. Privacy-First- the UP Messenger is private by design. We cannot and will not analyze your data, monetize it or sell it to anyone. For additional information, please review our privacy policy. GDPR- the UP Messenger fully complies with the requirements of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Desktop client- visit our website to access the UP Messenger using your desktop web-browser. To learn more about Unplugged and how to reclaim control over your privacy, visit www.unplugged.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: UP at 100% against IP Commander for iOS's 50%. UP also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (29 vs 1). IP Commander for iOS's advantage is iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, 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.
UP holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UP has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of IP Commander for iOS's written reviews are positive against 100% of UP's.
IP Commander for iOS ships an update every 5 weeks, UP monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IP Commander for iOS | UP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.7 (29 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 29 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 136 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TECOM CO., LTD. | Unplugged Technologies Ltd |
Customer experience
IP Commander for iOS
UP
In-app purchases
IP Commander for iOS
No in-app purchases
UP
No in-app purchases
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