# Webex vs Microsoft Teams

The clearest difference is monetization model: Microsoft Teams at free against Webex's freemium. Microsoft Teams also leads on ratings volume (3.4M vs 9.4K) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Webex's advantage is review sentiment (36% vs 24%) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Webex sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.49 per month and Microsoft Teams sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Microsoft Teams holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Teams has 3.4M ratings behind it against 9.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of Webex's written reviews are positive against 24% of Microsoft Teams's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Webex ships an update every 2 weeks, Microsoft Teams weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Webex | Microsoft Teams |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webex/id833967564/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-teams/id1113153706/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9.4K | **3.4M** |
| Positive reviews | **35.7% of reviews** | 24.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #20 | **#1** |
| Size | 551 MB | 522 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cisco](https://appshunter.io/developer/298844389) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## What reviewers say

### Webex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webex/id833967564)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

This app provides a secure platform for continuous teamwork, offering messaging, file sharing, video meetings, and calling. It streamlines collaboration by centralizing work tools and enabling instant communication and decision-making.

**Highlights:** Continuous teamwork spaces, Messaging and file sharing, HD video meetings, Screen sharing, Integrations and bots, Cross-space search, End-to-end encryption

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Webex Meet Plan | $14.49 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent collaboration tool
- 🔒 Great security features
- 👍 Simple and reliable
- 👍 Seamless integration with other apps
- 👍 Flexible and customizable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Notifications not working correctly
- 🐛 Syncing and performance problems
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Confusing with multiple apps required

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes after updates
- Login and sign-out issues
- Screen sharing not working
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Watch support
- Improve messaging and notification features
- Provide more customization options
- Consolidate all Webex features into a single app


### Microsoft Teams

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-teams/id1113153706)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Business, #17 Top Free, #191 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

This app brings people together for community activities or work projects. It offers integrated chat, events, meetings, storage, and task management. Connect, collaborate, and get things done securely in one place.

**Highlights:** Community and team organization, 1-on-1 and group chat, Secure audio and video calls, Document collaboration, Cloud file storage, Task management, Calendar integration

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft 365 Personal Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Family (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal Monthly | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for video calls and screen sharing
- 👍 Seamless integration with Office 365
- 🚀 Smooth switching between devices
- 👍 Helpful for remote work and collaboration
- 👍 Good file sharing and organization features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy at times
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly on mobile devices
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find features
- 👎 Lack of customization options
- 🔒 Concerns over privacy and data usage

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent call disconnections and audio issues
- Inconsistent notification behavior across devices
- Profile picture changes not syncing properly
- Crashes when trying to join meetings or access certain features
- Difficulty sharing screens and files during calls

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete chat messages
- More notification control options
- Improved multi-tasking and split-screen support on mobile
- Better integration with other communication apps
- Easier way to view and manage all assignments/tasks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Webex free?

Webex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Microsoft Teams free?

Microsoft Teams is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Webex or Microsoft Teams?

Microsoft Teams is rated higher. Webex averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while Microsoft Teams averages 4.8 from 3.4M ratings.

### Do Webex or Microsoft Teams have ads?

Neither Webex nor Microsoft Teams shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Webex or Microsoft Teams?

Webex ships an update every 2 weeks, and Microsoft Teams weekly. Most recently, Webex was updated on September 24, 2026 and Microsoft Teams on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Webex or Microsoft Teams?

Webex currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and Microsoft Teams at #1. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*