Comparison

IP Commander for iOS vs VaxPhone

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

VaxPhone

This app allows you to make and receive internet phone calls using any SIP provider. It features a voice changer to alter your sound, send and receive chat messages, and integrates with your device's contacts. Enjoy background call reception and echo cancellation for clear communication.

Highlights
  • Make and receive internet calls
  • Voice changer effects
  • Send and receive chat messages
  • Background call reception
  • Echo cancellation
  • Contact integration
Features
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VaxPhone is a SIP based softphone to dial and receive internet phone calls by using ANY ITSP (Internet Telephony service provider). Find an ITSP on the internet, get SIP account from that ITSP and use it with VaxPhone. 1. Voice Changer-letting you sound like a robot, a chipmunk, a drunk grandpa, a teen boy or someone who just inhaled helium. 2. Dial/receive phone, mobile and audio/video based voip calls. 3. Send and receive chat messages. 4. SIP based chat contact presence is supported. 5. Receive incoming calls when application is in the background. 6. Supports Speakerphone and Echo-cancellation. 7. Mute and hold calls. 8. Call history. 9. Selectable ringtones. 10. iPhone/iPad contacts integration. 11. Supports multiple high and low band voice codecs. 12. Auto network reachability. VaxPhone is developed using VaxVoIP SIP SDK. This SDK provides an easiest way to develop SIP based webphone, softphone and IVR systems.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IP Commander for iOS at 50% against VaxPhone's 0%. IP Commander for iOS also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 12.0). VaxPhone's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and device support (3 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VaxPhone holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of IP Commander for iOS's written reviews are positive against 0% of VaxPhone's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Commander for iOS ships an update every 5 weeks, VaxPhone every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
IP Commander for iOS versus VaxPhone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Commander for iOSVaxPhone
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTECOM CO., LTD.VaxSoft

Customer experience

IP Commander for iOS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

VaxPhone

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

IP Commander for iOS

No in-app purchases

None

VaxPhone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Commander for iOS free?
IP Commander for iOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VaxPhone free?
VaxPhone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IP Commander for iOS or VaxPhone?
VaxPhone is rated higher. IP Commander for iOS averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while VaxPhone averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do IP Commander for iOS or VaxPhone have ads?
Neither IP Commander for iOS nor VaxPhone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Commander for iOS or VaxPhone?
IP Commander for iOS ships an update every 5 weeks, and VaxPhone every 8 months. Most recently, IP Commander for iOS was updated on October 29, 2026 and VaxPhone on October 2, 2026.

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