# Mumblefy vs Siskin IM

The clearest difference is rating: Siskin IM at 3.7 against Mumblefy's 1.8. Siskin IM also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). Mumblefy's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mumblefy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Siskin IM asks for nothing beyond the download.

Siskin IM holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 33 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Mumblefy's written reviews are positive against 46% of Siskin IM's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mumblefy ships an update every 8 months, Siskin IM every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mumblefy | Siskin IM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mumblefy/id858752232/reviews) | **[3.7 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siskin-im/id1153516838/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | **52.4% of reviews** | 46.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flamethrower](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110459680) | [Tigase, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153516837) |

## What reviewers say

### Mumblefy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mumblefy/id858752232)

Connect to Mumble voice chat servers on the go with this intuitive application. Enjoy seamless audio and text communication with friends, manage server configurations, and utilize features like push-to-talk and background operation.

**Highlights:** Connect to Mumble servers, Audio and text chat, Push to talk and auto speech, Background operation, Multiple server configurations, Channel and user lists, Private messaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and easy interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🔊 Great sound quality
- ✅ Works well for basic use
- 🗣️ Push-to-talk support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive ad removal
-  intrusive Ads
- 🔇 Disruptive ads
- ❌ Lacks essential features
- ⚠️ Outdated and buggy

**Reported bugs**

- App no longer working
- Microphone button disappeared
- Privacy page issues
- Video ads turned off microphone
- Microphone stays on

**Requested features**

- Whisper and Shout functionality
- Red color indicator for talking
- Work with iPhone X
- Lower price to remove ads
- Access token support


### Siskin IM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siskin-im/id1153516838)

A powerful and lightweight XMPP client for seamless communication. Manage multiple accounts, access chat history, and enjoy features like push notifications and file sharing. Ideal for both new and experienced XMPP users.

**Highlights:** Multi-account management, Message archive access, Chatroom support, Automated status management, In-band account registration, Push notifications, File sharing, VoIP calls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mumblefy free?

Mumblefy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Siskin IM free?

Siskin IM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mumblefy or Siskin IM?

Siskin IM is rated higher. Mumblefy averages 1.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Siskin IM averages 3.7 from 33 ratings.

### Do Mumblefy or Siskin IM have ads?

Neither Mumblefy nor Siskin IM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mumblefy or Siskin IM?

Mumblefy ships an update every 8 months, and Siskin IM every 2 months. Most recently, Mumblefy was updated on November 1, 2026 and Siskin IM on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*