Comparison

ZuluCall+ vs Hotwire

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

Head to head
About

ZuluCall+

Features
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ZuluCall+ is a powerful WebRTC-based SIP client designed for seamless integration with ZuluPBX, offering an all-in-one communication solution with advanced features. It provides high-quality audio calls with support for various audio codecs, ensuring crystal-clear communication. ZuluCall+ allows users to easily manage calls with features like call transfer, hold, mute/unmute, and access to call history. Integrated contacts and instant messaging (chat) offer quick and efficient communication. The client is compatible with Bluetooth headsets, enabling hands-free calling, and also includes voicemail transcription management*, streamlining message access. ZuluCall+ is a cost-effective, reliable, and feature-rich SIP client, ideal for both personal and business communications. Key features of ZuluCall+ Dialer are: o Audio Calls o Call Transfer o Call Hold o Mute/ Unmute o Call History o Contacts o Instant Messaging (Chat) o High quality voice Calls o Audio codec support o Bluetooth headset support o Manage Voicemail Transcription

About

Hotwire

Features
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Hotwire is a powerful WebRTC-based SIP client, offering an all-in-one communication solution with advanced features. It provides high-quality audio calls with support for various audio codecs, ensuring crystal-clear communication. Hotwire allows users to easily manage calls with features like call transfer, hold, mute/unmute, and access to call history. Integrated contacts and instant messaging (chat) offer quick and efficient communication. The client is compatible with Bluetooth headsets, enabling hands-free calling, and also includes voicemail transcription management*, streamlining message access. Hotwire is a cost-effective, reliable, and feature-rich SIP client, ideal for both personal and business communications.

Screenshots

ZuluCall+4 screens
Hotwire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hotwire at every 2 days against ZuluCall+'s every 5 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZuluCall+ ships an update every 5 days, Hotwire every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
ZuluCall+ versus Hotwire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZuluCall+Hotwire
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.114.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size26 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZuluCare, LLCHOTWIRE TELECOM INC

In-app purchases

None

ZuluCall+

No in-app purchases

None

Hotwire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZuluCall+ free?
ZuluCall+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hotwire free?
Hotwire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZuluCall+ or Hotwire have ads?
Neither ZuluCall+ nor Hotwire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZuluCall+ or Hotwire?
ZuluCall+ ships an update every 5 days, and Hotwire every 2 days. Most recently, ZuluCall+ was updated on October 5, 2026 and Hotwire on September 30, 2026.

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