Comparison

Ooma Office vs Ember

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ooma Office

This app allows small businesses to make and receive calls using their office phone number from anywhere. It offers features like a virtual receptionist, call transfers, and voicemail management, ensuring a professional image and never missing a client call. It can be used over Wi-Fi, even internationally, to avoid roaming charges.

Highlights
  • Virtual receptionist
  • Extension dialing
  • Call conferencing
  • Music-on-hold
  • Voicemail management
  • Call transfers
  • Wi-Fi calling
Features
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Make and receive calls from anywhere as if you’re in the office. Ooma Office mobile app is a calling app that works like a hard-wired business phone. Use features like a virtual receptionist, extension dialing, conferencing, and music-on-hold. You can also manage voicemails and transfer calls to other extensions. BE PROFESSIONAL Calls made using the app show your Ooma Office phone number so people will know that you’re calling for work. NEVER MISS A CALL The Ooma Office mobile app can be set up to ring whenever someone dials your Ooma Office number or extension. ACCESS YOUR ACCOUNT Check voicemail and update your account preferences from the app. KEEP CONNECTED ON THE GO Easily transfer calls to another extension, to your work voicemail, or to a coworker’s voicemail. TALK ON WI-FI Make and receive calls when you are connected to Wi-Fi. No cellular service required. This even works when you’re traveling abroad so you can avoid expensive roaming charges. HAVE A QUESTION? We are happy to hear your feedback or help you solve any Ooma Office issues. Email us at mobile-feedback@ooma.com for feedback on the app or call us at 888-711-6662 for customer support. ***** IMPORTANT NOTICES - PLEASE READ ***** Use of the Ooma Office application requires iOS version 11.0 or later and an Ooma Office account. If you do not have an Ooma Office account, you WILL NOT be able to use the application. This app is not compatible with the Ooma Telo or Ooma Hub. 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 Ooma Office over 3G/4G/LTE, you agree to familiarize yourself with and abide by any restrictions your cellular carrier imposes and agree that Ooma will not be held liable for any charges, fees or liability imposed by your carrier for using Ooma Office over their 3G/4G/LTE network.

About

Ember

Features
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Ember is a simple Pomodoro timer for turning study and work goals into completed sessions. Set a daily target, choose your work and break lengths, and see your focused time add up. SET YOUR MISSION Tell Ember what you're working towards and how many sessions you'll commit to each day. Ember turns that into a daily target and tracks how far through your mission you are. A TIMER THAT KEEPS YOU HONEST Start a session and lock in. Ember stays out of your way while you work and alerts you the moment your block ends — even if your screen is off — so you never have to keep checking the clock. MADE TO FIT YOUR RHYTHM Set your own focus, short break and long break lengths. Adjust the alarm volume. Tag sessions by project so you can see exactly where your hours went. SEE THE WORK STACK UP Your stats show total sessions and total focused time against your daily goal. The calendar view breaks it down day by day, so progress stops being a feeling and starts being a record. PICKS UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF Sign in and your sessions, settings and goals stay with you across devices. WHY 25 MINUTES The Pomodoro Technique was developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. Work is split into short, protected blocks with deliberate recovery in between — long enough to get somewhere, short enough to start. Four sessions, then a longer break. Ember Premium unlocks unlimited sessions, streaks and full progress insights. Keep the fire burning. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ooma Office4 screens
Ember4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ooma Office at none against Ember's 2. Ember's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Ember sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Ooma Office asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ooma Office ships an update every 6 weeks, Ember every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ooma Office versus Ember: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOoma OfficeEmber
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size220 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOoma Inc.JORGIA ANNE BAYS

Bugs and requests

Ooma Office

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues and account verification problems
  • Inconsistent call handling across devices
  • Voicemail and text message delivery failures

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to block callers
  • Improved SMS/MMS functionality
  • More customization options
  • Seamless integration between desktop and mobile

Ember

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ooma Office

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Ember

Subscriptions2
  • Ember Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Ember Premium3 Days trial$17.991 Month

Questions

Is Ooma Office free?
Ooma Office is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ember free?
Ember is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ooma Office or Ember have ads?
Neither Ooma Office nor Ember shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ooma Office or Ember?
Ooma Office ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ember every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ooma Office was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ember on October 24, 2026.

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