Comparison

3CX vs Always Pampered

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

Always Pampered

Features
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Business loyalty app.

Screenshots

3CX4 screens
Always Pampered4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Always Pampered at fortnightly against 3CX's every 6 weeks. Always Pampered also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.3). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3CX ships an update every 6 weeks, Always Pampered fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
3CX versus Always Pampered: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3CXAlways Pampered
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (321 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings321 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.313.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer3CXComeBack App Limited

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

Always Pampered

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

3CX

No in-app purchases

None

Always Pampered

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3CX free?
3CX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Always Pampered free?
Always Pampered is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 3CX or Always Pampered have ads?
Neither 3CX nor Always Pampered shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3CX or Always Pampered?
3CX ships an update every 6 weeks, and Always Pampered fortnightly. Most recently, 3CX was updated on October 29, 2026 and Always Pampered on October 25, 2026.

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