Comparison

Skylar vs Bria

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

Head to head
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

About

Bria

This app consolidates business communication tools, enabling users to call, video chat, message, meet, and share files from any device. It integrates with existing VoIP services for seamless business connectivity.

Highlights
  • High-quality voice calls
  • Instant messaging
  • HD video calling
  • File sharing
  • Chat rooms and @ mentions
  • Emoticons for chat
Features
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Your everyday business communication tools, all in one place. Easily call, video chat, message, meet and share whether you’re at a desk, on the move, or work from home. Bria lets you take communications anywhere, no matter what network or device you use it on. Bria is available across a variety of devices, including phones and desktop PCs, and easily works with your VoIP service or call server. • Talk with high-quality voice calls. Make calls between Bria team members instantly*, or set up your call server or VoIP service to call mobile and landlines. • Chat with people instantly by sending a quick message instead of an email. • Start a chat room or grab a colleague's attention @ mentions. • Meet face to face even if you're miles apart with HD video calling • Share files, photos, videos and more from Bria and reduce swapping between apps to collaborate effectively and efficiently. • Bring conversations to life with emoticons for chat *Bria Teams includes unlimited voice and video calls between team members. Operator data charges may apply. We recommend using an unlimited data plan or WiFi connection. Looking for support or troubleshooting help? Reach out and contact us at https://support.counterpath.com/ IMPORTANT NOTE This version of Bria is tied to CounterPath Bria Solo and Bria Teams solutions and requires an account to log in. Without an account, the app will not work. Available features are dependent on your subscription. Please visit the CounterPath website for more information. Emergency Calls CounterPath's Bria mobile products provide handling designed to redirect emergency calls to the Native Cellular dialer when possible on a best reasonable commercial efforts basis, however this functionality is also dependent on the operating system of the mobile phone which is outside of our control and subject to change at any time. As a result, the official position of CounterPath is that CounterPath's Bria product is not intended, designed, or fit for placing, carrying or supporting Emergency Calls. CounterPath will not be liable for any costs or damages arising either directly nor indirectly from the use of the software for Emergency Calls. Using Bria as a default dialer may interfere with dialing emergency services.

Screenshots

Skylar4 screens
Bria4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bria at 4.5 against Skylar's 4.0. Bria also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (997 vs 5). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Skylar sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Bria asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bria holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bria has 997 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skylar ships an update every 4 months, Bria monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Skylar versus Bria: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkylarBria
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings)4.5 (997 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—29.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5997 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB109 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBroTecs Technologies, LLC.CounterPath Corporation

Customer experience

Skylar

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

Bria

All ratings997 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive29.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative66.1%

Bugs and requests

Skylar

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bria

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent call drops
  • App freezes and crashes
  • Registration and login issues
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add SMS functionality
  • Improve call stability and quality
  • Provide better customer support

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Skylar

One-time2
  • G.729 Codec$2.99
  • Full Version$4.99
None

Bria

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Skylar free?
Skylar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bria free?
Bria is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Skylar or Bria?
Bria is rated higher. Skylar averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Bria averages 4.5 from 997 ratings.
Do Skylar or Bria have ads?
Neither Skylar nor Bria shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Skylar or Bria?
Skylar ships an update every 4 months, and Bria monthly. Most recently, Skylar was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bria on November 11, 2026.

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