# IP Commander for iOS vs UP

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | IP Commander for iOS | UP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-commander-for-ios/id551710758/reviews) | **[4.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/up-messenger/id1644037554/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 37 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TECOM CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/490537952) | [Unplugged Technologies Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644037556) |

## What reviewers say

### IP Commander for iOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-commander-for-ios/id551710758)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### UP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/up-messenger/id1644037554)

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.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted messaging, Encrypted audio/video calls, Screen sharing, Private and public chat rooms, File sharing, Privacy-first design, GDPR compliant

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IP Commander for iOS free?

IP Commander for iOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is UP free?

UP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IP Commander for iOS or UP?

UP is rated higher. IP Commander for iOS averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while UP averages 4.7 from 29 ratings.

### Do IP Commander for iOS or UP have ads?

Neither IP Commander for iOS nor UP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IP Commander for iOS or UP?

IP Commander for iOS ships an update every 5 weeks, and UP monthly. Most recently, IP Commander for iOS was updated on October 16, 2026 and UP on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
