SwitchboardFREE vs OnPhone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SwitchboardFREE
This app provides a virtual receptionist service, offering a free 084 number to route calls to multiple UK landlines or mobiles. Features include call queuing, missed call alerts via email/SMS, and an easy answer phone function.
- Free 084 number
- Call forwarding to multiple locations
- Call queuing
- Missed call alerts (email/SMS)
- Voicemail to email
- Follow Me feature with location-based routing
- Line identification (whisper)
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***** Top 20 FREE Business App!!!! ***** Never miss a call again with the app for the UK best selling Virtual Receptionist SwitchboardFREE. Utilising an innovative and user friendly interface which allows full control over standard and now also advanced features. Now featuring our innovative new 'Follow Me' feature. Simply add a location of interest (e.g, office, home), and provide a number you'd like us to redirect to when you arrive. Your iPhone will update us when you enter or exit the location and we will redirect your calls to the number you specified or to your mobile if you are on the road. All of this is done automatically! Get a FREE 084 number to route to any UK landline. Never miss a call again. Front your web pages, business card and adverts with a free 084 phone number connected to a powerful call manager which re-directs your calls to up to 5 separate locations. All UK landline re-directs are free with redirects to mobile phones at just 12p per minute plus VAT, paid for via pre-payment if required. With over 24,000 UK business and homeworkers already enjoying this powerful and free application, why not empower your business or organisation today! Call queuing for your business ---------- If you have limited lines into your office, we will queue the callers and put them through to you as soon as a line becomes free. Your customer will never hear the engaged tone again! No maintenance and no licensing fees ---------- We maintain the service at no cost to you. We also cover the performing rights expense, another cost saving. Missed call alert - Email and SMS ---------- Once a customer calls your number, we record the inbound CLI (The caller's phone number) when available; Should a customer hang up when they are on hold we will send their phone number to your email address in seconds so you can call them back. Easy answer phone ---------- If the caller has been on hold for more than two minutes, or your number calls out of hours, we give them the option to leave a voicemail. Once they have completed the message, we email it to you in seconds. This feature is so much better than an old-fashioned answer phone. Instantly re-routes your calls ---------- If you move offices permanently, or just for a day or a week or even an hour, you can re-route all your calls to the new office. This can be done via a simple web page instantly! In a disaster recovery situation you can re-route to an alternate location in seconds and continue to conduct business. Line Identification Option (whisper) ---------- Each number you obtain can be configured for a different purpose e.g. sales, admin, support etc. When you answer the call you will hear a short message which will identify the call. This allows you to personalise the way in which you greet each caller. Whether you operate more than one company from a single office or have home workers who need to identify between personal and business calls, this function will become invaluable to you! No cost to your business ---------- There is no set up fee or rental fee for this product. There is no increase in your phone charges or your phone bill. It is 100% free for businesses, sole traders or home workers based in the UK that have less than 50 employees. Choose your own "On Hold" music ---------- While your callers are waiting to be connected they are played "On Hold" music. You can choose what genre of music your customers get to hear from over 15 different choices currently available. Set open and close times ---------- When callers phone outside your normal opening hours, the call is recorded and sent via a missed call alert to your email, ensuring you never miss an opportunity. Customize your introduction and out of hours message ---------- The system allows you to quickly record a customer introduction or an out of hours message that reflects your opening times and or emergency contact number.
OnPhone
Manage multiple private phone lines for personal and business use without needing extra SIM cards. Make calls, send texts, and even send/receive faxes worldwide. Offers eSIM data plans and AI-powered communication tools.
- Multiple virtual phone numbers
- Private calls and texts
- eSIM data plans
- Send and receive faxes
- Call recording
- Voicemail
- Spam blocking
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OnPhone lets you manage multiple phone lines for personal and business needs — all without an extra SIM card. Instantly get a new phone number, make calls, and send texts worldwide while keeping your real number private. All phone numbers are fully compatible with social platforms and services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, iMessage, and many others. Choose from local phone numbers in the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), France (FR), Brazil (BR), Canada (CA), Spain (ES), Mexico (MX), Australia (AU), South Korea (KR), Japan (JP), Hong Kong (HK) — and over 100 more countries! No need to swap SIM cards or carry extra devices — call and text from different numbers easily, anywhere you are. Affordable business and private calls, from anywhere to anywhere. Main Features * Voicemail: Let callers know why you can’t answer. Set custom Business Hours and redirect calls outside this period straight to voicemail. * Call Recording: Record both incoming and outgoing calls for reference or security. * Call Forwarding: Protect your privacy by forwarding calls to another number. * Spam Blocking: Stop unwanted calls instantly. * Send to Future: Schedule text messages to be sent automatically at any date and time. eSIM Data Plans Save up to 10x on mobile roaming fees with our built-in eSIM technology. Why eSIM is better: * Save money with fair, transparent data rates. * Stay connected across all your devices — no lost traffic when switching phones. * Manage unlimited eSIM profiles easily within your account. * Install in just a few taps — no physical SIM required. Send & Receive Faxes on the Go Fax directly from your iPhone or iPad — no fax machine or office needed! Key Fax Features: * Send faxes to 90+ countries worldwide. * Advanced document scanner & image processing for perfect quality. * Combine multiple documents into one fax and preview before sending. * Receive faxes from anywhere using your dedicated fax number. * Send almost any file type (PDF, DOC, JPG, PNG, TIFF, HTML). * Import documents from Google Drive, Files, or take photos on the go. Discover the best AI tools for calling and texting with OnPhone — smart solutions that make your communication faster, clearer, and more personal. From real-time voice assistants to intelligent text automation, OnPhone helps you stay connected effortlessly and efficiently. Premium Access Unlock all features with OnPhone Premium — your complete communication toolkit. Premium includes: * 1 Free Phone Number * Renewable Coins Package * Call Forwarding, Call Recording, Voicemail & Video Calls * eSIM Data Plans * Fax Sending & Receiving * App Protection with PIN & Touch ID Subscription Options * Weekly Plan (3-day free trial): $5.99 * Monthly Plan: $13.99 or $19.99 * 3-Month Plan: $39.99 * Annual Plan: $99.99 Prices may vary by location. Your iTunes account will be charged upon purchase confirmation and for each renewal. Free trials automatically convert to paid subscriptions unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal. Manage or cancel anytime in your iTunes settings. Unused trial time will be forfeited once you upgrade to a paid plan. Privacy Policy: https://onphone.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://onphone.app/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SwitchboardFREE at none against OnPhone's 10. SwitchboardFREE also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 45%). OnPhone's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and chart position (#155 vs unranked). On price, ads, monetization model and iOS requirement 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. OnPhone sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. SwitchboardFREE asks for nothing beyond the download.
SwitchboardFREE ships an update every 7 months, OnPhone fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SwitchboardFREE | OnPhone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (52K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews — better | 44.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 52K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #155 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 369 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Liquid11 Ltd | AnyDay Apps |
Customer experience
SwitchboardFREE
OnPhone
Bugs and requests
SwitchboardFREE
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
OnPhone
Reported bugs
3 issues- Numbers not working as advertised
- Unauthorized charges and account cancellations
- Inconsistent service and number availability
Requested features
3 requests- Improve transparency on international messaging capabilities
- Allow app sign-ups for verification purposes
- Provide better customer support and refund policies
In-app purchases
SwitchboardFREE
No in-app purchases
OnPhone
- Private Phone Calls & Text3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- 2nd Phone Number Monthly Pack$19.991 Month
- 3 Month Premium$39.993 Months
- 200 Coins$2.99
- 300 Coins$5.99
- 700 Coins$9.99
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- 400 Coins$9.99
- 1000 Coins$13.99
- 900 Coins$14.99
- 1200 Coins$19.99
Questions
Is SwitchboardFREE free?
Is OnPhone free?
Do SwitchboardFREE or OnPhone have ads?
Which is updated more often, SwitchboardFREE or OnPhone?
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