3CX vs Bigant5
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3CX
This app enables remote work by allowing users to access their office phone extension from any location. It facilitates calls, conference scheduling, team chat, and video conferencing directly from an iOS device.
- Office extension access anywhere
- Schedule conferences
- Chat with colleagues
- Video calls
- QR code setup
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Stay connected and make remote work easier with 3CX. This app allows you to use your office extension from anywhere and not only for calls. Schedule conferences, chat with your colleagues and video call from your iOS device. Getting Started: 1. Install the app. 2. Open it, read and accept the license agreement and authorize the permissions the app needs (camera, microphone). 3. Open your web client or desktop app and click on the QR code in the top right corner. Details on how to access your web client are in your 3CX email sent by your administrator. 4. Open your camera on your iOS device and scan the QR code shown on your screen. 5. Your extension is configured and you’re now “Ready for calls”! Important: This app is only for use with 3CX V20 and is not a standalone app. More information: https://www.3cx.com/user-manual/installation-iphone/
Bigant5
A secure, on-premise instant messaging system designed for businesses. It ensures all communication is private and traceable, with contact lists exclusively for colleagues. This tool helps boost office productivity for companies of any size.
- On-premise server administration
- Secure and traceable conversations
- Colleague-only contact lists
- LDAP/AD compatibility
- Boosts office productivity
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BigAnt5 is a secure corporate instant messaging system, which means your messenger server is under Administration on your own. In this way your contact list is 100% colleagues and team members, tidy and organized, fully compatible with LDAP/AD. Your conversation threads are safely kept on both server and client end, traceable. Now, set up BigAnt to boost your office productivity. No matter the size of your company, small or large, local or world wide, BigAnt is right for your business.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bigant5 at 50% against 3CX's 28%. Bigant5 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.3). 3CX's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
3CX ships an update monthly, Bigant5 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 3CX | Bigant5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (321 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.2% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 321 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.3 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 3CX | 辉 欧阳 |
Customer experience
3CX
Bigant5
Bugs and requests
3CX
Reported bugs
5 issues- Inability to answer/make calls
- Freezing/crashing during calls
- Missed call notifications not working
- Incompatibility with certain iOS versions
- Issues with call transfer and merging
Requested features
6 requests- Apple Watch support
- Customizable ringtones
- Do Not Disturb mode
- Call transfer/parking functionality
- Improved voicemail management
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- Siri/voice control integration
Bigant5
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
3CX
No in-app purchases
Bigant5
No in-app purchases
