Skylar vs Hookr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Advanced security settings
- Intelligent network quality sensing
- HD Wideband audio
- Multi-tasking support
- Multiple SIP account support
- Call history and management
- XMPP Messaging support
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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
Hookr
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Hookr – Real-Time Webhook Notifications for Everyone Hookr helps low-code and no-code users stay on top of important events. Create webhooks in seconds, receive push notifications instantly, and forward requests to your own services — all without writing a single line of code. Key Features: • Manage Webhooks: View, enable, or disable webhooks in one place. • Copy & Use: Instantly copy your generated webhook URL to start receiving events. • Private Mode: Your webhook payloads aren’t stored on our servers. • Forwarding: Send requests safely to your own URL, preserving headers and payload. • Events & Details: Track notifications and inspect headers, query, and payload data. • Settings Control: Turn notifications on/off, configure silent hours, and active days. Hookr is perfect for automating notifications from forms, payments, or custom workflows. Stay informed without effort and never miss important events again. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: https://hookr.app/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hookr at every 3 days against Skylar's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Skylar sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Hookr sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Skylar ships an update every 4 months, Hookr every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Skylar | Hookr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BroTecs Technologies, LLC. | Ihor Mostovenko |
In-app purchases
Skylar
- G.729 Codec$2.99
- Full Version$4.99
Hookr
- Pro$2.991 Month









