Comparison

Skylar vs 805VoIP Softphone

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

805VoIP Softphone

This app allows you to make and receive office calls on your mobile device, using your business number for caller ID. Manage answering rules, access office contacts with real-time presence, and seamlessly switch calls between devices.

Highlights
  • Office calls on mobile
  • Business number caller ID
  • Customizable answering rules
  • Real-time contact presence
  • Visual voicemail
  • Call history
  • Contact center module
Features
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805VoIP is a comprehensive, cloud-based phone system with built-in contact center features. Advantages: - Receive office calls on your cell phone: Make your office phone mobile, with the ability to transition calls between phones. - Call clients using your business number: Rather than giving out your personal cell phone number to contacts, call them through the app to have your business number appear on their caller ID. - Set answering rules while you're away: Change your office answering rules anywhere, anytime, without logging in to your browser. - Access to an in-office contact list: See who's available for a call, message, or meeting when you're working remote. Benefits & Features: - Custom greetings with configurable hold music - View all office contacts with real-time presence - Visual Voicemail - Call with your Office Caller ID from your mobile device - Full Call History - Control Answering Rules - Manage Voicemail Greetings - Mobile Integration - Manage Office and Mobile Contacts - Ext dial from mobile device - Perform transfers, conferences, star codes, and more from mobile. - Seamlessly switch call from mobile app to desk phone without callers knowing. - Available contact center module - Chat with co-workers

Screenshots

Skylar4 screens
805VoIP Softphone2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 805VoIP Softphone at none against Skylar's 2. 805VoIP Softphone also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). 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. 805VoIP Softphone asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skylar ships an update every 4 months, 805VoIP Softphone every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Skylar versus 805VoIP Softphone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkylar805VoIP Softphone
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBroTecs Technologies, LLC.Brightlink Communications LLC

Customer experience

Skylar

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

805VoIP Softphone

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Skylar

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

805VoIP Softphone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Skylar free?
Skylar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 805VoIP Softphone free?
805VoIP Softphone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Skylar or 805VoIP Softphone have ads?
Neither Skylar nor 805VoIP Softphone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Skylar or 805VoIP Softphone?
Skylar ships an update every 4 months, and 805VoIP Softphone every 2 months. Most recently, Skylar was updated on November 1, 2026 and 805VoIP Softphone on November 3, 2026.

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