# 3CX vs iPECS UCS 6+

The clearest difference is rating: iPECS UCS 6+ at 5.0 against 3CX's 2.6. iPECS UCS 6+ also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.3). 3CX's advantage is ratings volume (321 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

iPECS UCS 6+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3CX has 321 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of 3CX's written reviews are positive against 22% of iPECS UCS 6+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

3CX ships an update monthly, iPECS UCS 6+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3CX | iPECS UCS 6+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3cx/id992045982/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipecs-ucs-6-plus/id1239680008/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **321** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **28.4% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 64 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.3 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [3CX](https://appshunter.io/developer/392927998) | [IPECS Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/933117078) |

## What reviewers say

### 3CX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3cx/id992045982)

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.

**Highlights:** Office extension access anywhere, Schedule conferences, Chat with colleagues, Video calls, QR code setup

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient mobile extension
- 👍 Reliable system
- 👍 Powerful features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Calls drop/disconnect
- 🐛 Call quality issues
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS updates

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Apple Watch support
- Customizable ringtones
- Do Not Disturb mode
- Call transfer/parking functionality
- Improved voicemail management


### iPECS UCS 6+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipecs-ucs-6-plus/id1239680008)

This business communication app connects to a UCS P6 system, enabling features like presence, call management, and visual voicemail over Wi-Fi or mobile data. It offers basic and advanced functionalities depending on the host system.

**Highlights:** Presence management, CallKit support, Call transfer and forwarding, Video calls, Visual voicemail, Chatting, Organization chart (Premium)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3CX free?

3CX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iPECS UCS 6+ free?

iPECS UCS 6+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 3CX or iPECS UCS 6+?

iPECS UCS 6+ is rated higher. 3CX averages 2.6 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while iPECS UCS 6+ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 3CX or iPECS UCS 6+ have ads?

Neither 3CX nor iPECS UCS 6+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 3CX or iPECS UCS 6+?

3CX ships an update monthly, and iPECS UCS 6+ every 2 months. Most recently, 3CX was updated on October 16, 2026 and iPECS UCS 6+ on October 11, 2026.

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