Comparison

Skylar vs VoipNow Mobile

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

VoipNow Mobile

This secure SIP-based softphone allows users to make and receive high-quality calls on their iOS device, functioning as a business PBX extension. It offers fast provisioning, encrypted calls, and seamless integration with address books, making it a robust mobile replacement for desktop phones.

Highlights
  • Secure SIP-based softphone
  • High-quality voice calls
  • Encrypted calls
  • Address book integration
  • Call transfer and recording
  • Works on various networks
  • Minimal battery consumption
Features
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VoipNow Mobile is a secure SIP-based softphone designed for VoipNow. It allows VoipNow users to make and receive high-quality calls on their iOS device, regardless of their location. VoipNow Mobile turns your iPhone in a business PBX extension that can be used in the office or on the road. IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to use VoipNow Mobile an account with a VoipNow service provider is required. FAST AND CONVENIENT VoipNow Mobile provides fast provisioning, ensures high-quality voice, and is highly reliable in the toughest network conditions. With quick access to call management capabilities such as address book integration, call transfer, call hold/mute, call recording and call history, speakerphone and the possibility to pick up calls when the app runs in the background, VoipNow Mobile is a perfect replacement for business desktop phones. HIGHLIGHTS • Best mobile client for award winning VoipNow • Highly secure, encrypted calls • Video support • High definition audio • Fast and automated provisioning • Address book integration • Detailed call history • Transfer and record calls (cloud based) • Works on 2.5G/3G/4G/Wi-Fi networks • Minimal bandwidth consumption • High resiliency on difficult network conditions, automatic connection renegotiation • Intelligent scheduling for minimum battery consumption • Supported accessories include headphones and headsets, as well as Bluetooth™ devices IMPORTANT VOIP OVER MOBILE/CELLULAR DATA NOTICE Some mobile network operators may prohibit or restrict the use of VoIP functionality over their network and may also impose additional fees, or other charges in connection with VoIP. You agree to learn and abide by your cellular carrier's network restrictions. 4PSA and its affiliates will not be held liable for any charges, fees or liability imposed by your carrier for use of VoIP over Mobile/Cellular Data. EMERGENCY CALLING While VoipNow service providers might offer Emergency Calling, VoipNow Mobile is not intended, designed, or fit for placing, carrying or supporting Emergency Calls. 4PSA and its affiliates will not be liable for any costs or damages arising either directly or indirectly from the use of the software for Emergency Calls.

Screenshots

Skylar4 screens
VoipNow Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VoipNow Mobile at none against Skylar's 2. VoipNow Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 17.0). 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. VoipNow Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skylar ships an update every 4 months, VoipNow Mobile every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Skylar versus VoipNow Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkylarVoipNow Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.07.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB23 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBroTecs Technologies, LLC.4PSA. Inc

Customer experience

Skylar

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

VoipNow Mobile

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Skylar

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

VoipNow Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Skylar free?
Skylar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VoipNow Mobile free?
VoipNow Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Skylar or VoipNow Mobile have ads?
Neither Skylar nor VoipNow Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Skylar or VoipNow Mobile?
Skylar ships an update every 4 months, and VoipNow Mobile every 4 weeks. Most recently, Skylar was updated on September 30, 2026 and VoipNow Mobile on October 3, 2026.

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