Comparison

3CX vs ParaMaster

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Office extension access anywhere
  • Schedule conferences
  • Chat with colleagues
  • Video calls
  • QR code setup
Features
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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/

About

ParaMaster

This application helps optimize cutting processes and select the correct band saw blade. It offers recommendations for suitable parameters based on a vast database of materials and machines, with an intuitive interface requiring no prior knowledge.

Highlights
  • Cutting process optimization
  • Band saw blade selection
  • Parameter recommendations
  • Extensive material database
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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ParaMaster® 4.0, the online cutting data program from WIKUS, provides you with efficient support on optimizing your cutting processes and selecting the right band saw blade for your application. The software is easy to use thanks to the intuitive user interface and prior knowledge is not required. Your benefits at a glance: Recommendation of the suitable parameters More than 150,000 materials, 4,000 band saw machines and a wide range of applications Applications: solid materials (round or square), tubes (round or square), beams, single and layer cuts Easy to use: All information at a glance and a self-explanatory interface

Screenshots

3CX4 screens
ParaMaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 3CX at monthly against ParaMaster's every 9 months. ParaMaster's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 28%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3CX ships an update monthly, ParaMaster every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
3CX versus ParaMaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3CXParaMaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (321 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.2% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings321 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.315.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer3CXWIKUS-Sägenfabrik Wilhelm H. Kullmann GmbH & Co. KG

Customer experience

3CX

All ratings321 ratings
Positive35.5%
Neutral5.6%
Negative58.9%
Written reviews621 reviews
Positive28.2%
Neutral12.1%
Negative59.7%

ParaMaster

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

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

ParaMaster

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

3CX

No in-app purchases

None

ParaMaster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3CX free?
3CX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ParaMaster free?
ParaMaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 3CX or ParaMaster have ads?
Neither 3CX nor ParaMaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3CX or ParaMaster?
3CX ships an update monthly, and ParaMaster every 9 months. Most recently, 3CX was updated on October 6, 2026 and ParaMaster on October 1, 2026.

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