Comparison

Skylar vs Unity Connect 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

Unity Connect SoftPhone

This business softphone solution allows users to stay connected and responsive from anywhere. It offers internal messaging, three-way calling, and call management features like forwarding and transfers. Access voicemail, call recordings, and faxes on the go.

Highlights
  • Internal peer-to-peer and group messaging
  • Three-way calling and extension dialing
  • Call forwarding and follow-me rules
  • Call transfer functionality
  • Voicemail with transcription
  • Access to call recordings and faxes
  • Wi-Fi, 3G, or LTE calling
Features
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Work seamlessly, from anywhere. Stay connected and responsive while-on-the-go with the Unity Connect Softphone mobile app. Keep collaborating. Search your company directory and easily connect to coworkers with internal peer to peer or group messaging (chat), three-way calls and extension dialing, allowing you connect to colleagues whenever you need to, from wherever you are. Never miss a call. Forget about missing important calls by routing all your important business phone calls right to the Unity Connect Softphone app. Manage your outgoing phone number (Mobile, Direct, Montreal Office, Vancouver Office) as well as follow-me/call forwarding rules. Manage business calls better. Easily transfer calls to your co-workers to help clients and customers get the help they need faster. Make calls over Wi-Fi, 3G or LTE, from anywhere in the world. (Even disable mobile data while roaming and use only Wi-Fi! Great for staying in touch while traveling abroad without having to buy a local phone plan!) On-the-go voicemail, call recordings and fax access. Check your voicemail from wherever you are right within the Unity Connect Softphone mobile app, view transcriptions for a quicker response. Access call recordings and faxes. Unity Connect Softphone mobile app requires an existing account with Unity Connected. To enable new features, reach out to your administrator, account manager or support. ***** IMPORTANT NOTICE - PLEASE READ ***** The Unity Connect Softphone mobile app works best with the latest mobile operating systems. Please ensure you’re on the most recent operating system for your device. Be aware that some mobile network operators prohibit or restrict the use of VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) over their network. They may prohibit the use of VoIP over their network or impose additional fees and/or charges when using VoIP over their network. By using Unity Connect Softphone over 3G/4G/LTE, you agree to familiarize yourself with and abide by any restrictions your cellular carrier imposes and agree that Unity Connected Solutions will not be held liable for any charges, fees or liability imposed by your carrier for using Unity Connect Softphone over their 3G/4G/LTE network.

Screenshots

Skylar4 screens
Unity Connect SoftPhone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unity Connect SoftPhone at none against Skylar's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. Unity Connect SoftPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skylar ships an update every 4 months, Unity Connect SoftPhone every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on July 18, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Skylar versus Unity Connect SoftPhone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkylarUnity Connect SoftPhone
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB172 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBroTecs Technologies, LLC.Unity Connected Solutions Inc.

Customer experience

Skylar

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

Unity Connect 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

Unity Connect SoftPhone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Skylar free?
Skylar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unity Connect SoftPhone free?
Unity Connect SoftPhone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Skylar or Unity Connect SoftPhone have ads?
Neither Skylar nor Unity Connect SoftPhone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Skylar or Unity Connect SoftPhone?
Skylar ships an update every 4 months, and Unity Connect SoftPhone every 5 months. Most recently, Skylar was updated on July 18, 2026 and Unity Connect SoftPhone on September 16, 2026.

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