Comparison

Teo Mobile Softphone vs Skylar

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

Head to head
About

Teo Mobile Softphone

This app functions as a SIP-based VoIP softphone for iOS devices, enabling voice and video calls over Wi-Fi and mobile networks. It integrates with your existing contacts and offers advanced communication features like call conferencing, recording, and instant messaging.

Highlights
  • SIP-based VoIP calling
  • HD video calls
  • Instant messaging
  • Call conferencing and transfer
  • Contact list synchronization
  • Presence status monitoring
  • Call recording
Features
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Teo Mobile Softphone for iOS is a SIP-based VoIP softphone for the iPhone and iPad that uses Wi-Fi and mobile network connections to make and receive calls with the Teo Unified Communications platform. You can conference, split or swap multiple voice calls, as well as transfer calls, using the same contacts you already have in your iPhone. Access all the capabilities of your Teo UC from anywhere. Phone Features • Call display and voicemail indicators • Speakerphone • Mute and hold functions • Call history – list of received, missed and dialed calls • Contact List and Contact Favorites synchronized with iPhone contacts • Ringtones and contact avatars • Custom wallpaper • Multiple call support: swap between two active calls, merge/split calls, transfer calls • Call recording • Call forwarding • Custom dial plan support • Standard audio codecs: G.711, G.722, SILK-NB, SILK-HD • RFC 2833 DTMF dialing • VPN support Presence Features • View and update your Teo UC Presence status to control presence-base call routing • Monitor the presence status of other Teo UC users in your personal Buddy List • Your presence status may be viewed by other Teo UC users within your system Instant Messaging Features • Send and receive text messages in real-time • See when your contacts are available Advanced Features • Network Traversal: application managed, server managed or user specified; Global IP Support; STUN & ICE • Media Efficiency and Quality: Noise Reduction, Echo Cancellation, and VAD (Voice Activity Detection) • QoS (Quality of Service): ToS Marking and DSCP (Differentiated Services Code Point) • Security and Encryption via TLS and SRTP • DNS SRV record lookups • Call quality statistics HD Video Features • Uses the forward or rear-facing camera on your iPhone or iPod touch to make high-definition video calls • Picture-in-picture view lets you see how you look to the person you’re calling • H.264 and VP8 codec support Accessories The following optional accessories are supported: • Headset with microphone (including Bluetooth): Uses the ear-piece and microphone on the headset. • Headphones (no microphone): Uses the ear-piece on the headphone and the built-in microphone on the iPhone. ** IMPORTANT NOTICE ** Teo Softphone for iPhone is a standalone softphone application and is not a VoIP service. A Teo Unified Communications system is required to make calls. Some mobile network operators may prohibit or restrict the use of VoIP functionality over their network and may also impose additional fees or other charges in connection with VoIP. You must learn and abide by your cellular carrier's network restrictions. Teo will not be held liable for any charges, fees or liability imposed by your carrier for use of VoIP over 3G or 4G carrier networks.

About

Skylar

This secure, standard-based mobile VoIP softphone offers high-quality calls over various networks. It features advanced call management, multi-account support, and intelligent network sensing for a smooth user experience.

Highlights
  • Advanced security settings
  • Intelligent network quality sensing
  • HD Wideband audio
  • Multi-tasking support
  • Multiple SIP account support
  • Call history and management
  • XMPP Messaging support
Features
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Skylar is a highly secured, standard-based mobile VoIP softphone that works over 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi networks. Skylar incorporates advanced security settings, which allow for secure calls. Skylar provides superb sound quality and smooth VoIP experience using it’s intelligent network quality sensing capability including Adaptive Jitter Buffer, Packet Lost Concealment, Noise Suppression, Automatic Resampling and Gain Control. Satellite network friendly special audio codec algorithm ensures smooth call experience through low bandwidth channels. Graphical live call statistics including network details helps to provide the best and quick customer support. Skylar is very flexible for branding, customization and licensing for service providers and enterprises. Please contact to sales@brotecs.com. IMPORTANT: Skylar softphone is a standalone SIP based VoIP client application and is not bundled with VoIP service. A SIP server or subscription with a SIP-based VoIP provider is required to make and receive VoIP calls. Key Features: * Multi-tasking support for background operation, such as receive incoming calls while using other applications. * SIP account specific DTMF configurable option: ability to enter numbers and use an auto attendant via RFC 2833 and Inband * Auto NAT type detection and NAT Traversal using STUN, TURN and ICE. * Using the device’s existing contact list, Skylar facilitates easy and effective communication management with an intuitive interface. * Automatically discover the server by using DNS SRV. * VPN Support * Advanced network quality detection for VoIP calls and live graphical statistics for individual call line. * Multiple account support for up to 50 accounts on any SIP-compliant server * Call history with a list of received, missed and dialed calls. * Speakerphone, mute and hold functions. * Dial Plan support for individual SIP account. * Multiple call support – swap between two active calls, merge and split calls, transfer calls (attended and unattended) * HD Wideband audio through G.722 codec. * Enhanced/Optimized OPUS codec support for low bandwidth network. * Audio codecs include G.722 (HD), G.729, G.711A/U (PCMA/PCMU), GSM and OPUS * Automatic codec selection to ensure optimal call quality * XMPP Support for Messaging For Support: skylar.support@brotecs.com

Screenshots

Teo Mobile Softphone2 screens
Skylar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Teo Mobile Softphone at 4.4 against Skylar's 4.0. Teo Mobile Softphone also leads on ratings volume (134 vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Teo Mobile Softphone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Skylar sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Teo Mobile Softphone holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Teo Mobile Softphone has 134 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Teo Mobile Softphone ships an update every 5 months, Skylar every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and July 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Teo Mobile Softphone versus Skylar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeo Mobile SoftphoneSkylar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (134 ratings) — better4.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings134 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeo Technologies, Inc.BroTecs Technologies, LLC.

Customer experience

Teo Mobile Softphone

All ratings133 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral6.8%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Skylar

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Teo Mobile Softphone

One-time1
  • Video CallingFree
2 purchases

Skylar

One-time2
  • G.729 Codec$2.99
  • Full Version$4.99

Questions

Is Teo Mobile Softphone free?
Teo Mobile Softphone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skylar free?
Skylar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Teo Mobile Softphone or Skylar?
Teo Mobile Softphone is rated higher. Teo Mobile Softphone averages 4.4 out of 5 from 134 ratings, while Skylar averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Teo Mobile Softphone or Skylar have ads?
Neither Teo Mobile Softphone nor Skylar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Teo Mobile Softphone or Skylar?
Teo Mobile Softphone ships an update every 5 months, and Skylar every 4 months. Most recently, Teo Mobile Softphone was updated on June 5, 2026 and Skylar on July 18, 2026.

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