Comparison

AQ Voice vs SimpleVoice Mobile

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

Head to head
About

AQ Voice

Features
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Empower your workforce to work remotely and beat load shedding with AQ Voice - a softphone tailored for the South African market. Stay connected on the go with the AQ Voice mobile dialer app, which allows you to use your business phone number on your mobile device. AQ Voice helps you communicate anywhere, regardless of the network or device you are using. Enjoy the following features with the AQ Voice softphone: - Easily make voice calls and send text messages with your business number. - Talk and chat by sending quick messages. - Transfer live calls to any user. - Quick search directory dialling for efficient communication. - Use your business contact number as your Caller ID. - Seamlessly receive and make calls over cellular networks and WiFi. - Push Call notifications to ensure no calls are missed. - Get voice calls in the app, separate from your cellular phone. - AQ Voice Softphone app is compatible with most mobile operating systems.

About

SimpleVoice Mobile

Features
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SimpleVoice brings the full power of SquarePlanIT’s Unified Communications platform directly to end-users' mobile devices. Designed for flexibility and performance, this SIP softphone keeps you connected to your clients, team, and business—wherever you are. With SimpleVoice Mobile, you can: Make and receive calls using your business number from any location, regardless of device • Seamlessly transfer calls between devices without interruption • Manage contacts, call history, voicemail, call recordings and configurations in a single location • Customize answering rules, greetings, and presence • Send and receive SMS—including group messages • Maintain a consistent professional identity across all communication channels Whether you're remote, hybrid, or constantly on the move, SimpleVoice Mobile ensures you stay connected with clarity, control, and confidence—all from your smartphone.

Screenshots

AQ Voice4 screens
SimpleVoice Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SimpleVoice Mobile at every 2 months against AQ Voice's every 15 months. AQ Voice's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AQ Voice ships an update every 15 months, SimpleVoice Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
AQ Voice versus SimpleVoice Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAQ VoiceSimpleVoice Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAcumen Quest (Pty) LtdSquarePlanIT

In-app purchases

None

AQ Voice

No in-app purchases

None

SimpleVoice Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AQ Voice free?
AQ Voice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimpleVoice Mobile free?
SimpleVoice Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AQ Voice or SimpleVoice Mobile have ads?
Neither AQ Voice nor SimpleVoice Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AQ Voice or SimpleVoice Mobile?
AQ Voice ships an update every 15 months, and SimpleVoice Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, AQ Voice was updated on November 7, 2026 and SimpleVoice Mobile on November 5, 2026.

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